FRAGRANCES

Fragrances are used in cosmetics and skincare products to provide a pleasant, consistent scent and enhance the overall sensory experience of a product. They help create emotional connection, reinforce brand identity, and can mask the natural odor of raw materials.
In formulations, fragrances are used at low, controlled levels, typically 0.1–1.0%, depending on product type, regulatory requirements, and sensitivity considerations. Properly formulated and IFRA-compliant fragrances support product enjoyment while maintaining safety, skin compatibility, and clean-standards alignment.
   
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Lemongrass Oil

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Fragrances – Technical & Clean Standards Overview

Fragrances are complex blends of aromatic ingredients used in cosmetic and personal care products to provide scent, consistency, and sensory appeal. They enhance the user experience, support brand identity, and help mask the natural odor of functional raw materials.

Technical Properties

  • INCI Name: Fragrance (Parfum)

  • Composition: Proprietary blends of aromatic compounds (natural, nature-identical, or synthetic)

  • Physical Form: Liquid

  • Solubility: Typically oil-soluble; some are dispersible in water with solubilizers

  • Volatility: Moderate to high, depending on composition

Fragrances are formulated to be stable, reproducible, and compatible with cosmetic systems.

Functional Role in Cosmetics

Fragrances are used to:

  • Provide pleasant and consistent scent

  • Enhance sensory and emotional experience

  • Mask base odors from raw materials

  • Support product differentiation and brand recognition

They are used across skincare, hair care, body care, and personal hygiene products.

Typical Use Levels

Usage levels depend on product type and regulatory limits:

  • Leave-on skincare: 0.05–0.5%

  • Rinse-off products: 0.1–1.0%

All fragrance use levels must comply with IFRA Standards.

Clean Standards & Safety Profile

  • IFRA: Fragrance formulations comply with IFRA Standards, which define safe use levels by product category

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): Fragrance materials are considered safe as used when compliant with industry standards

  • Environmental Working Group (EWG): Individual fragrance components typically rate Low to Moderate Hazard (Score 1–3) depending on composition and concentration

  • GRAS Status: Some fragrance components are GRAS for food use; GRAS does not apply to cosmetic safety

Fragrance safety is assessed based on exposure, concentration, and formulation context, not presence alone.

Retailer Clean Compatibility

Fragrances are accepted under many retailer clean standards when they:

  • Are IFRA-compliant

  • Avoid restricted or prohibited substances

  • Are used at low, controlled levels

  • Are transparently disclosed as Fragrance/Parfum

Some retailers offer fragrance-free options, but fragrance itself is not inherently non-compliant.