01/09/2026
Here is your sign to ditch synthetic fragrance oils and unnecessary ingredients in 2026!
Synthetic fragrance (parfum) is one of those sneaky harmful additives that seem so innocent-it just makes my soaps and lotions smell nice, what could be the problem?
Fragrance or Parfum is really just a broad label that includes 1,000s of undisclosed and largely unregulated chemicals. Found in body products, candles, laundry soap and more. Pregnant or not, they have no place in your home or on your body. Our skin is our largest organ, and everything that we put on it is absorbed into our body to some extent. Fragrances can contain known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, and other damaging ingredients that silently wreak havoc on your health without you even realizing it. Even if you don't have "sensitive skin" these synthetic ingredients are still being absorbed into your body and your bloodstream. If you are pregnant, your baby's placenta is working constantly to filter out these toxins before they can make their way into your baby's bloodstream.
What are some safe scents? Look for naturally derived extracts, herbs, and essential oils. The word "fragrance" shouldn't be on the label of something that is non-toxic. If you're unsure whether or not a particular herb or oil is okay for use during pregnancy, double check it with your provider to be safe.
This recipe is one that I use on my whole family with confidence that there is nothing harmful in it, and we are actually nourishing our skin when we cleanse with it.
Organic Ingredients= regulated and tested that there is nothing in there that shouldn't be.
Raw Honey= Antibacterial, excellent for acne.
No Rancid Seed Oils= free of canola, soy, and grapeseed oils that are chemically purified.
Clean, Moisturizing Oils= avocado, castor, or olive oil, all are cleansing and highly moisturizing for the softest skin, even during the harsh winter months.
Essential Oils= for extra cleansing properties, and worry-free scent that the whole family can use. Looking for totally unscented? Leave these out entirely if you prefer!
No Synthetic Emulsifiers= No added ingredients you can't pronounce.
All in all- everything I want, and nothing that I don't.
After a month or two completely free of fragrance, the smell of it will make you gag- another sign that this truly doesn't belong on our bodies.
I hope you give this a try, let me know if you do!