Why Fragrance Free
Music By: Terry Breen
Awareness
There have been a lot of people that have questioned why there is no fragrance in Kindred products. There are quite a few answers to that question, and I'd like to discuss them here. Before we do, take time to consider the different skin care or hair care products that you have used in the past. Were any of them labeled as “men's” products? How many of them have scents? Are the scents strong? Most of us are used to these products having a fragrance and have never given them a second thought. I'm not here to tell you that fragrance is a bad thing, but I am going to say it is something to be aware of.
Simple On Purpose
As a kid things like cologne were only worn for special events, like a wedding or a funeral. Like most teenage boys, body spray became part of my routine for dates and occasionally in lieu of a shower. As an adult I never really concerned myself with how I smelled. I have used fragranced body washes, shampoos, conditioners, deodorant, balm, oil, cologne, and I'm sure others too. I started to consider a few things. How many scents do I really need to wear? Should I be subjecting my skin and hair to more chemicals and fragrances than necessary, every day? Back when my wife and I were dating she asked me why I don’t wear cologne regularly. I said “If I am going to spend money to smell nice, I want to make sure it is something that you like. I will wear it, if you pick it out.” She took me out and we found something that we both liked, but it made me feel even stronger about the other scents I was wearing. If I am now going to invest in a nice cologne, I don’t want the other products that I wear to take away from that fragrance. So, when creating kindred, creating something that is fragrance free seemed like a no-brainer.
Another reason for no fragrance actually stems from Kindred's tie to men's mental health services. If you have ever stayed in a mental health facility or know someone who has, then you might be aware of this. Mental health facilities prohibit the use of products that have fragrance in them. There are multiple reasons for this such as sensory processing disorders, PTSD, and allergies, among others. For those under the care of a mental health facility they are often told to maintain their usual routines to establish a sense of normalcy while receiving care. This can become an issue if self-care is a part of your routine, and we know how difficult it can be to avoid fragrances in personal care products. Kindred offers a solution to this scenario. By omitting fragrance from our product line patients receiving mental health care can maintain their daily routines and have an easier time maintaining a sense of normalcy.
Last, but certainly not least, Kindred is fragrance free for those that have sensitive skin, want to use it on tattoos or hair, and those that plan to use it in sensitive areas. Being fragrance free means Kindred beard & tattoo oil and shave cream are multipurpose, and you can use them just about anywhere. Kindred beard & tattoo oil is great on new and healing tattoos. * It also functions well as hair oil for those with type 3 or 4 hair, and as a massage oil. For folks with sensitive skin, being fragrance free means fewer ingredients and that means less of a chance your skin has a bad reaction. Kindred is also noncomedogenic, so you don’t have to worry about it causing breakouts. This also means that kindred products can be used no matter where your tattoo is, or what you plan on shaving.
It's about choice
This doesn't mean that fragrance is bad. In fact, I plan to introduce fragrances in the kindred line, down the road. It means we should have the choice. It isn't important to some, but it is life-changing for others. As always thank you for being here and taking the time to read this. Follow the socials to follow along. Let me know in the comments how many products you use that have fragrances in them.
* Always consult your tattoo artist when choosing how to care for a new or healing tattoo.
