"Fragrance" can legally stand in for dozens of undisclosed components, so a label carrying it cannot tell you what you reacted to. For internal use it adds no function whatsoever, which makes it the easiest thing to cut when you are trying to isolate an irritant.
Look for instead: Fragrance-free formulas — note that "unscented" sometimes means a masking fragrance was added.
Matters more if: sensitive or irritation-prone; menopause-related dryness.
It is not automatically a problem, but it carries a known trade-off worth understanding first. "Fragrance" can legally stand in for dozens of undisclosed components, so a label carrying it cannot tell you what you reacted to. For internal use it adds no function whatsoever, which makes it the easiest thing to cut when you are trying to isolate an irritant.
Its role is fragrance. Not automatically a problem, but it carries a known trade-off worth understanding before you rely on the product.
Fragrance-free formulas — note that "unscented" sometimes means a masking fragrance was added.
Yes. An ingredient list shows what is in a formula, never how much, and two products sharing an ingredient can behave completely differently. The product's own label and instructions always take priority over a general category rating.
Educational information about ingredient categories only — not medical advice, not a product-safety verification, and not a claim that any formula is safe or unsafe for your body. An ingredient list shows what is in a product, never how much. A product's own label and instructions always take priority. Stop and seek care for pain, bleeding, allergic reaction, or worsening symptoms.