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This page is for a reader who wants aftercare without added fragrance. It explains how to read that claim on a UK cosmetic label. It does not say that fragrance-free products are medically safer, and it does not name a winner.
What “fragrance-free” usually means
On a cosmetic pack, fragrance-free is a label claim about added perfume. It is not a medical claim. It does not mean the product cannot irritate skin. It does not mean the product is hypoallergenic. We will not use the word hypoallergenic unless the pack itself uses it, and even then we will use it with care.
If your skin is easily irritated, a fragrance-free label is one useful filter. It is not a diagnosis, and it is not a reason to ignore your tattoo artist’s advice.
What we will list later
When retailer programmes are open, this page will list a small number of aftercare products whose packs are labelled fragrance-free, with a link to a UK shop that holds them. Until that day, there is no list. We will not invent one.
If the skin around a tattoo is broken, swollen, or unwell, this page is the wrong place. Speak to your artist or a clinician.
Related pages: Tattoo aftercare: what to look for and Everyday moisturisers for dry skin.
Ideas in Medicine Limited is a company registered in Scotland under number SC505248. The registered office is 80 Glasgow Road, Blanefield, G63 9HX. Ideas in Medicine Limited trades as Big on Health.
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This site uses cosmetic language only. It is not medical advice. Nothing here is a claim that a product heals the skin, prevents infection, or treats scarring.