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If scented lotions make your sensitive skin freak out, it’s time to switch to one of the best fragrance-free body lotions. Fragrance might make your skin care smell luxurious, but it’s often the fast track to irritation if you have sensitive skin or skin conditions. “Fragrance-free formulas are essential for those with eczema, whose compromised skin barrier is easily irritated by fragrance chemicals, causing flare-ups,” says Pooja Rambhia, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at UnionDerm based in New York City. If you have rosacea, it’s the same deal: “Rosacea patients should also avoid fragrances as they can trigger facial redness and inflammation,” she says. People living with psoriasis? “Fragrance can make psoriatic plaques even more inflamed,” she says. And if you have contact dermatitis or generally sensitive skin, going fragrance-free can mean fewer reactions and less discomfort.