https://www.mydadthechemist.com/tags/fragrance-free/ Recent content in fragrance free on My Dad the Chemist, a blog with skincare recommendations for real people Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-pure-and-simple-baby-spf50-sunscreen-stick-review/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-pure-and-simple-baby-spf50-sunscreen-stick-review/ More often than not, my daughter will say “no want to put on sunscreen” when she knows I’m about to come at her with some sunscreen before going outside in the morning. I usually have to wrestle with her a bit before she finally gives in to my persistent efforts to smear some on her. Since I don’t always feel too confident about how evenly I’ve applied her sunscreen, I’ve started relying on a sunscreen stick as an extra layer of insurance after we go outdoors. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/honest-company-fragrance-free-conditioner-review/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/honest-company-fragrance-free-conditioner-review/ Mineral sunscreen, conditioner, and hand lotion are the top three types of products I buy all the time. I’m pretty loyal to a product once I find a version I like, but I’m not afraid to try other brands every now and then just to see if something better has appeared on the horizon. Conditioner is a particularly tricky one because I find that my hair’s needs depend on the environment. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/acure-buildup-balancing-conditioner-review/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/acure-buildup-balancing-conditioner-review/ The water in my apartment is so hard that it leaves mineral deposits on my sink and bathtub—and it’s also the bane of my hair’s existence. It makes my hair feel dull and oily, no matter how often I wash it. I recently bought a bottle of CLR cleaner and it’s been a game changer. But unfortunately, solving the problem for my hair is a more complicated matter. After all, I can’t just spray some CLR cleaner on my hair and call it a day. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/odele-fragrance-free-conditioner-review/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/odele-fragrance-free-conditioner-review/ I try to use fragrance-free hair care products whenever possible, just because I have to apply them with my hands and my eczema gets worse when it’s exposed to potential irritants like fragrances. But it’s really tough to find shampoos and conditioners that are fragrance free and effective. When I do find a fragrance-free product, it’s pretty basic. Meanwhile, all the other shampoos and conditioners claim to help boost shine, moisturize hair, and more. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/la-roche-posay-anthelios-mineral-sunscreen-spf50-review/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/la-roche-posay-anthelios-mineral-sunscreen-spf50-review/ I’m a pretty frugal person, but I still get the urge to splurge once in a while. And I usually don’t feel too guilty about splurging on sunscreen because it’s an essential product. A few weeks ago, I impulsively purchased a bottle of La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. I bought it on a whim after skimming a few reviews online, and hoped for the best. The reviews were typical of a mineral sunscreen—hard to apply, leaves a white cast, yada yada—so I wasn’t scared off by the reviews…but I should have done a bit more research before buying it. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/babyganics-foaming-dish-and-bottle-soap-review/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/babyganics-foaming-dish-and-bottle-soap-review/ When you become a parent, you don’t just have to deal with sleep deprivation—you also have a ton more dishes to do (if you’re bottle feeding). Dirty bottles and breast pump parts will haunt you until you find yourself falling asleep at the kitchen sink, still only halfway through all the dishes you have to do. On top of that, you have other things to think about when you’re washing baby stuff. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/aveeno-baby-daily-moisture-lotion-review/ Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/aveeno-baby-daily-moisture-lotion-review/ Before I had a baby, I imagined that babies had perfect skin. Isn’t that why there’s that expression, “smooth as a baby’s bottom?” But it turns out that babies deal with a ton of skin issues. Some of them are mostly cosmetic (like baby acne and cradle cap), but others require treatment (like eczema). I was hoping that my baby would inherit her father’s skin instead of mine, but it seems that I might have passed down my eczema to her. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/target-up-and-up-advanced-repair-body-lotion-review-vs-vaseline/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/target-up-and-up-advanced-repair-body-lotion-review-vs-vaseline/ Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Body Lotion is a mainstay of my bedside table. It’s the lotion I use every night before I drift off to sleep (and the lotion I reapply every time I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, ha). I don’t think I can fall asleep without slathering it on my hands first…the sleep association is that strong. It’s not an expensive product, but I’ve always been curious about the store-brand dupes I’ve seen at places like Walgreen’s and Target. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-sunscreen-review/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-sunscreen-review/ Cetaphil makes some of the most trustworthy skin care products you’re likely to find at the drugstore today. Lots of people have raved about their lotions, including me. But a few months ago, I tried one of their sunscreens, and I could instantly understand why this company isn’t famous for its sunscreen. I’ve only used it a few times because it makes me look like a ghost, so I tend to reach for other sunscreens instead of this one. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/baby-bum-mineral-sunscreen-review/ Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/baby-bum-mineral-sunscreen-review/ I can’t believe it’s already been five months since my last post. My timing is a little off because we’re already well into autumn, but I’m going to share this post anyway: my favorite sunscreen find of the year! Drumroll please…it’s Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50! I’ve tried one of Sun Bum’s chemical sunscreens in the past, but it had a strong fragrance that turned me off. Earlier this year, I tested out the mineral formula for babies (“Baby Bum”), and since then, it has become my go-to everyday sunscreen. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-baby-balm-review/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-baby-balm-review/ I never quite know what’s going to trigger an eczema flareup, but I do know that treating the early signs of a flareup makes a huge difference for me. Whenever I start getting small cracks in my hands, I know I can’t just follow my regular regimen (slathering on Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion at night and rarely moisturizing throughout the day) and expect things to miraculously get better. I need to up my game so that my skin doesn’t start to freak out. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/the-ordinary-argan-oil-review/ Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/the-ordinary-argan-oil-review/ It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted here! Apologies for the long hiatus–I moved to California in February, so I’ve been busy with that and other life stuff lately. But I’m here now and ready to give you an update on what I’ve been doing since I moved. And I’ve been trying lots of different products that I’m hoping to share with you in the near future. Today, I’m reviewing The Ordinary Argan Oil, a product I’ve used every day since I bought it last September. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-sport-mineral-sunscreen-spf-50-review/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-sport-mineral-sunscreen-spf-50-review/ On a recent trip, I bought a bottle of Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 specifically for my outdoor workouts. True to its “Sport” claim, this sunscreen offered long-lasting coverage, even when I was sweating bullets (unfortunately, I sweat profusely when I work out). Although it’s a decent sunscreen that will do in a pinch, I think there are better mineral sunscreens out there, so I will probably not repurchase this after I’ve used up the bottle. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/seventh-generation-fragrance-free-hand-soap-vs-presto-review/ Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/seventh-generation-fragrance-free-hand-soap-vs-presto-review/ Choosing a gentle hand soap is very important for keeping hand eczema under control. Unfortunately, many liquid hand soaps contain dyes and fragrances, which can aggravate your skin for no good reason. Bar soaps can be a good alternative, since it’s often easier to find a fragrance-free bar soap than a fragrance-free liquid hand soap. But if you’re looking for a gentle, effective liquid hand soap that won’t aggravate your skin, look no further than Seventh Generation Free & Clean Fragrance-Free Hand Soap—and its copycat, Amazon Presto! https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-face-liquid-sunscreen-review/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-face-liquid-sunscreen-review/ Cetaphil has a great reputation as a maker of some of the world’s most beloved moisturizers. Their moisturizing lotion is a favorite around here, so I was excited to hear that they introduced a mineral liquid facial sunscreen. SPF 50, water-resistant, and fragrance-free? Yes, yes, and yes. And it’s entirely based on zinc oxide, which is the FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient that is best for sensitive skin, according to my dad. But wait a minute—it’s a mineral sunscreen, so will it leave you looking like a ghost?