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03-07-2015 10:48 AM
Dear QVC Forum:
Maybe its menopause (I'm 55 now), but perfumes, shower washes , even candle scents I previously enjoyed bother me so much....not in an allergic way but every smell seems so strong it gets on my nerves....I feel like I'm drowning in Philosophy Falling in Love; Bobbi Brown Beach (some of my old favorites) and even lighter Bath and Body Works scents....Help! I cannot find a soap and shower gel that does not bother me all work day. I recall as my Mom and Grandmother aged, they felt the same way..."Never give Grandma anything that smells.." Are there any fresh LIGHT natural scents that are easy to tolerate...anyone experience the same?.....the only tolerable scent I utilize is my Goldwell hair shampoo and conditioner which I use daily....any suggestions?
03-07-2015 11:10 AM
03-07-2015 11:17 AM
Have you considered Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Liquid Soap? It works like a shower gel but it's actually milder on the skin, not being a detergent and it's scent-free.
I have the same issue, scents after age fifty started to really bother me, to the point that some of them make me burn and tingle, so perfumes are banned from my office (hey, I'm the boss, so I can do that) and I sometimes have to leave a concert if I'm seated next to a woman or man who is drenched in scent. I hate that but what can you do? They can't un-apply it. Some of the new perfumes are particularly strong (to allow manufacturers to use less of the expensive ingredient) and I can't tolerate anything but natural essential oils anymore.
I can use any of the Bronner scents, but unscented is what I buy for most cosmetics.
03-07-2015 11:24 AM
Try OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Body Wash. It has a very light, almost undetectable, very pleasant scent. It's also produces rich, creamy lather and is very hydrating.
03-07-2015 11:31 AM
On 3/7/2015 DL2843 said: Dove and Josie Maran make unscented shower gels.I second the Dove shower gels! They are light and fresh. cucumber and green tea, along with mandarin and tiarre flower are my faves. I learned about them from this board! CVS carries them.
03-07-2015 11:33 AM
03-07-2015 11:34 AM
Watch out for Dove ingredients, Unilever very often uses DMMM Hydantoin as a preservative, I try to avoid this chemical whenever possible.
03-07-2015 11:36 AM
Skinn has a few very nice ones, good ingredients too, sulfate free.
03-07-2015 11:44 AM
03-07-2015 01:19 PM
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