An important thing to keep in mind is that unscented does not automatically mean there are no scent components added. Many ingredients have a scent, so some companies add fragrance components or essential oils to mask that and help the product to smell less. On the flip side, unscented products that don't have added scent will often have a smell, just by nature of the other ingredients. Neither is inherently a bad thing, but I do recommend - as always - reading ingredients so that you know exactly what you're getting.
Now, without further ado, I bring you my favorite unscented products:
Acure Cocoa Butter + CoQ10 Ultra-Hydrating Unscented Body Lotion
This lotion strikes the perfect balance between moisture and easy application and absorption. With great ingredients and an affordable price tag, it's pretty much an automatic re-buy as soon as I start running low.
Lina Hanson Global Baby Serum
Lina Hanson is a master of scents, but she also knocked it out of the park last year with the unscented Global Baby Serum. Kalahari watermelon seed oil lends a light - or even dry - feel to the oil, which nonetheless hydrates the skin very well. Originally intended for babies, maybe, but it's equally awesome for grown ups too.
Graydon Face Food Mineral Mist
Face Food is a mineral mist made only of water and ionic copper, zinc, and silver. The minerals, which help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, kill bacteria, and reduce redness and irritation, are scent-free and the mist offers light, soothing hydration. I especially enjoy this product when my skin is more acne-prone or reactive.
Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion
I'm a big fan of Weleda's entire almond line, but if I had to pick one standout product, it would be the Cleansing Lotion. With only seven ingredients, it's a super basic cream cleanser that very gently cleanses the skin without anything harsh or stripping. This isn't part of my day-to-day routine anymore, but when my skin is more sensitive or reactive, it's one of the first things I turn to.
Nourish Organic Pure Unscented Body Butter
If you're looking for something richer than a body lotion, Nourish's body butters are a great choice. They're USDA certified organic, super hydrating and just melt into the skin beautifully. I don't use this all over my body very often, but it is the best for those extra dry spots like elbows or the bottoms of your feet. Nourish's Pure Unscented line also includes their body wash, hand soap and deodorant - all three of which I love, although I've only tried their scented counterparts thus far. (I'd recommend steering clear of the body lotion though, which I didn't find moisturized enough and which has a strong alcohol scent.)
Dr. Bronner's Unscented Baby-Mild Castile Liquid Soap
I'm pretty sure everyone knows Dr. Bronner's soaps by now, but if for some reason you haven't tried them yet, you really should. Truly a multi-purpose product, I've used Dr. B as body wash, hand soap, makeup brush cleaner, dog shampoo, dish soap, laundry detergent, and even in a few DIY's. I always buy the unscented one, which gives you the option to use it as is or to add your own scents.
Epic Blend Unflavoured More Moisture Lip Balm
It's hard to find good unscented/unflavoured lip balms, because without a scent or flavour, I often notice the natural oils and butters leaving an icky taste in my mouth. Not the case with Epic Blend. If I stick my nose right up to the tube, it has a very slight sweet smell, but it's very neutral and with regular application, I hardly notice it. Epic Blend's More Moisture lip balms are one of my favorites and they do a great job keeping your lips soft and well moisturized.
Blissoma Pure Sensitive Skin Soothing Complex
Packed with amazing ingredients like marshmallow root, plantain and self heal, Pure is an exceptional moisturizer for sensitive skin and for soothing any skin irritation or redness. The formula contains no added scent, but it's the one product on this list that does have a fairly noticeable herbal smell from the other ingredients.
Kinky Curly Spiral Spritz Natural Styling Serum
The place where I notice smells lingering on me the most is in my hair, so leave-in products with strong scents are often a no-go. I featured the Spiral Spritz in my Best Curly Girl Hair Products of 2014 for how well it works as a light-hold, curl defining gel, but the scent (or lack thereof) is also noteworthy. It smells lightly of aloe vera on application, but that dissipates almost immediately and I - refreshingly - don't smell anything on my hair throughout the day.
Do you look for unscented products? What are your favorites?
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I'd love to try the versatile Lina Hanson Global Baby Serum and Epic Blend Unflavoured More Moisture Lip Balm.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd enjoy both!
DeleteI like "vaguely naturally scented" a bit more than completely unscented, but it is a really nice option being allergic to most things in the world :) That Dr. Bronner's was really intense for the shower but I dilute it and use it as a household cleaner... I think I've had my giant bottle 3 years now and haven't even made a dent in it!
ReplyDeleteI don't use Dr. Bronner's in the shower much either, but it does the trick in a pinch! It's not something I go through very quickly either, which is another thing I kind of love that about it :)
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