Roddick encouraged her customers to reuse her products' containers and was passionate about only using ethically-sourced ingredients.

So what’s the catch?

For NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Melissa Levin, fragrances in skincare is a complex issue.

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Fragrances aren’t necessarily bad, but people can react to various fragrances differently.

What might be bothersome to one person’s skin is fine for another.

“With fragrances specifically, multiple fragrances can be added to a single skin-care product.”

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