Fragrance-Free Basic Skincare

Simple, unscented moisturizer and cleanser.

86Minimal burden · out of 100
Evidence strengthmoderate

How this score is built

  1. 100Start
  2. 95.4Chemical hazard 1 × 4.6−4.6
  3. 88.6Everyday exposure 2 × 3.4−6.8
  4. 86Persistence 1 × 2.6−2.6
  5. MinimalThe band86 sits in 80–100.

What each input rests on

The three ratings behind the score, and the studies each rests on
InputRatingEvidence
Chemical hazard1/10unsourced input
Everyday exposure2/10unsourced input

Searched 2026-10-16: PubMed search for exposure from fragrance-free or unscented personal care products returned no study; the closest evidence measures what switching products removes, not the residual burden of a basic routine.

Persistence1/10unsourced input

Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built

What this means for you

Fewer ingredients means fewer unknowns. A short, fragrance-free routine is the low-burden default for skin.

Evidence strength: moderate

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