Sure the label says the beauty product is "fragrance free" -- but is it really? And what are those "alpha hydroxy acids" found in certain cosmetics.?
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition has some online answers. Visitors learn there are no laws binding the words "unscented" and "fragrance free," some manufacturers often use the terms even when tiny amounts of fragrance are added to mask an undesirable odor caused by a product's raw ingredients.
If you're allergic to even the smallest amount of perfume, check the label where most manufacturers will list it as a "fragrance" or "flavor."
Looking to alpha hydroxy acids to help reduce wrinkles or sun spots? Be aware of possible itching, burning, blistering and swelling around the eyes and be sure to test your sensitivity by placing a small bit on your arm before applying it to the face.
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