In a world where everyone is a beauty scientist who knows their paraffins from their parabens, people have become excessively cautious about fragrances in their skincare. The truth is that a  fragrant moisturizer can be good for your skin too, as long as the scent is part of an integral ingredient of the product or if it cam from a natural, non-allergenic source. Here are some scented sensations that are skin friendly too.

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The inspiration for this article was spiked by the SWEETest body scrub I have ever slathered onto my body. Introduced to be my a friend from Zurich who forgot where she got it, the La Licious Sugar Kiss Souffle Scrub, is a fluffy pink French pastry that you can use to exfoliate your body. It smells so good that it has a warning label on the jar forbidding users to eat it. Perfect as a pre-shave prep, it’s also for people (like me) who couldn’t be bothered to apply body lotion after every shower. Your skin is left soft and nourished by coconut and sweet almond oil. This scrub is guaranteed to make anyone a dish to be desired.

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Another sweet smelling concoction is the Euoko R-40 Cellular Radiance, a moisturizer for both day and night. This light, quick absorbing face cream smells like a comforting cup of hot chocolate and nourishes skin with a potent cocktail of antioxidants that gives the skin an irresistible glow. Best for lazy people like me who usually forego the drudgery of night creams, now I could see it as a pre-snooze spa treat.

If all that talk about carbs and chocolate got you feeling fat, you’ll be glad to hear that Rodial’s Body Sculpture Slimming & Anti-Cellulite gel is back after several months of being sold out worldwide. This one’s a fave of celebrities who have a case of the thunder thighs, like Beyonce Knowles and Kylie “Chiggy Wiggy” Minogue.Especially effective on the tummy, hips and thighs, this soothing lavender scented concoction definitely puts the TREAT on treatment, toning and reducing targeted areas by at least 2cm in 2months.

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So if you wanna get over your fragrance-phobia, why not step out of your comfort zone and indulge your senses on the pleasures provided by these sensible scented skincare treats.