There are reports of fragrance materials causing negative effects. Are these founded in scientific fact or conjecture?
Fragrance allergies are very rare and the IFRA Code of Practice bans scientifically verified allergens or materials with no supporting safety data that have been implicated as potential allergens from use in fragrance products. During the 1980s the FDA collected cosmetic complaint data and it is reported that less than one complaint per one million cosmetic products was due to fragrance allergy. Every person is unique and although we strive for the most comprehensive safety possible there is no such thing as absolute safety. Some few individuals may experience minor adverse skin effects from fragrance materials. This does not mean that these events although unfortunate are universal. Many of these reports are based on a single occurrence or conjecture without any medical or scientific evidence to verify them.
