Increased consumer awareness has caused many individuals to question the ingredients in their skin care and aromatherapy products. One of the major questions or debates being that of Natural vs. Synthetic fragrances. And, like all debates, the two sides must be heard.
On the other hand, a beautylish article reports, ” there’s no bad ingredient in perfumery,” according to Cosmo International Fragrances perfumer Arnaud Winter. ” And synthetic doesn’t necessarily denote cheap. In fact, some synthetic ingredients are even more expensive than their natural counterparts!” Arnaud is responsible for some of your favorite celebrity fragrances, and understands the practical nuances of perfumery. “But synthetic formulations give you the options to create scents that nature can’t give you, like lilly of the valley, for example.”
It’s important to also note that, in 1986, a report by the National Academy of Sciences reported, 95 percent of the chemicals used in synthetic fragrances were derived from petroleum and include benzene derivatives, aldehydes and many other known toxins and synthesizers capable of causing cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders and allergic reactions.
So Bellas, there you have it. No doubt the debate will continue. But, does it matter to you? Are synthetics or naturals the fragrance type for you? Leave us a comment and let us know your preference.
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Dixie Lincoln-Nichols has a passion for all things beautiful. She is a self-described beauty junkie and the founder of Dixie Bits.
