What is true of fragrance-free products?

• A. They must be completely scent-free in all senses.
• B. They may be lavender-scented.
• C. They are always colorless.
• D. They are only used for clients with allergies.

Answer: (B)

Fragrance-free means no added fragrance or perfume components are included in the product. It does not promise that the product will be completely scentless, because ingredients themselves can carry their own natural aroma. If a product contains lavender extract or lavender essential oil for its properties, it can have a lavender scent even though no separate fragrance has been added. So a fragrance-free product could still be lavender-scented. The labeling doesn’t imply colorlessness or exclusivity for allergies, and it doesn’t mean the product has to be scent-free in every sense—just that no intentional fragrance is added. When selecting for scent sensitivities, it’s still wise to review the ingredient list for any essential oils or aroma-bearing ingredients.