The problem, however, is that products formulated with added perfumes can cause sensitivity and irritation. Fragrance, whether synthetic or natural, can be an irritant and can cause negative reactions to the skin. 

Even if your skin doesn't show any signs of being aggravated by the fragranced products you’re using, damage to the skin can still be silently occurring every day, causing minor problems to your skin in the short term (such as mild redness) and worse problems in the long term. Moreover, for people with skin sensitivities, fragrance can aggravate such conditions.

A lot of skincare products don't smell very good naturally without the help of fragrance, however, adding a fragrance to a skincare product isn’t a necessity and there are formulary ways to create skincare products that are fragrance-free and therefore kinder to your skin.