Synthetic Fragrance in Sunscreen

Creates a pleasant scent that enhances the consumer experience and brand identity. Synthetic fragrances are far cheaper than natural essential oils.

In our database, 14 sunscreen products contain Synthetic Fragrance as a flagged ingredient. The actual number on the market is likely much higher, as our database covers major brands but not every product available.

Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Sunscreen products are applied to the skin, where ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Daily exposure to hidden fragrance chemicals adds to cumulative toxicant load.

Look for sunscreen products that use essential oils (properly diluted and disclosed), fragrance-free formulations, naturally-derived aroma compounds instead of Synthetic Fragrance. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.