Essential oils

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that can irritate and sensitize skin.

Best forFragrance, some antimicrobial claims

IncludesTea tree oil, Lavender oil, Eucalyptus oil

Use carefully ifSensitive skin, rosacea, eczema

This group is most useful as an exclusion. If your skin is reactive, filter it out first, then compare formulas again.

Low irritancy Sensitive skin guide

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Fragrance / parfumSynthetic blends; also irritating

Names to look for on labels

essential oiltea tree oillavender oileucalyptus oilpeppermint oilrosemary leaf oillemon peel oilorange peel oilbergamot fruit oilylang ylang flower oilgeranium oilclove leaf oilcinnamon bark oilthyme oiloregano oilcamphormenthollemongrass oilcitronella oil

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Sensitivity & RednessWhat to avoid for reactive skin.

Essential oils

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