Regarding perfume sales in the UK, the search results provide information on ingredients, materials, and positive and negative aspects of fragrances. Here are the key findings:
Ingredients or materials:
- The top six most frequently labeled fragrances in products sold in the UK are linalool, limonene, citronellol, geraniol, butyl phenyl methyl propional, and hexyl cinnamal.
- Cosmetic products and detergents must be labeled for 26 individual named fragrances when present at concentrations of > 10 parts per million (p.p.m.) in leave-on products and > 100 p.p.m. in rinse-off products.
- Consumers are proactively seeking products that contain “natural” and organic ingredients.
- Consumers scrutinize the ingredients included in their skincare and haircare products. Consequently, products that feature ”free-from” claims could be of interest to these consumers.
Positive aspects:
- Consumers prefer household care and laundry products that smell clean as they are cautious about having a hygienic living environment.
- As perfumes and deodorants are products that will be used for a long period of time, consumers opt for scents that are refreshing or revitalizing.
- Through perfume, consumers can express who they are and how they feel.
Negative aspects:
- Fragrance formulations are considered a “trade secret” and therefore protected from disclosure – even to regulators or manufacturers. Instead, one word, fragrance, appears on ingredients lists for countless cosmetics, personal care, and cleaning products. A single scent may contain anywhere from 50 to 300 distinct chemicals.
- Three-quarters of the toxic chemicals detected in a test of 140 products came from fragrance, reported a 2018 study of personal care and cleaning brands. The chemicals identified were linked to chronic health issues, including cancer.
In conclusion, the search results provide information on the ingredients and materials used in perfumes sold in the UK, as well as positive and negative aspects of fragrances. Consumers are interested in natural and organic ingredients, and they prefer scents that are refreshing or revitalizing. However, fragrance formulations are considered a trade secret, and a single scent may contain many chemicals that are linked to chronic health issues.
