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Scent awareness

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UFV encourages members of the UFV community to avoid wearing scented products or using scented items. Read about UFV's Scent awareness program.

Exposure to certain scented products may trigger an adverse health reaction in another person. People with allergies, chemical sensitivities or certain medical conditions are most at risk.

Help limit a person's exposure to scents by learning more about scent awareness:

Scent-free products

UFV supports the use of scent-free products which are available at your local supermarket, pharmacy or in specialty stores. When buying scent-free alternative personal-care products, be aware of product  descriptions. Fragrance–free, scent–free and unscented labels are used loosely meaning the product has less scent than the scented version of the same product from that manufacturer. Choosing products with these labels is still safer than choosing the scented versions.

Suggestions for scent–free products

You can also try searching Health Canada’s drug product database for other products.

All purpose cleaner

  • Down East – Unscented

Anti-acne

  • Clear x Log 1 (Night Treatment) – Oil Free,
  • Fragrance Free
  • Clearasil Foaming Face Wash – Fragrance Free
  • Dove Face Wash for Sensitive Skin – Unscented
  • Noxema Complete Care for Sensitive Skin – Fragrance Free
  • Oxy Daily Cleaning Pads
  • for Sensitive Skin – Fragrance Free

Body wash

  • Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash – Fragrance Free
  • Dove Moisturizing Body Wash – Unscented
  • Down East – Unscented
  • Hydra–Basics for Sensitive Skin – Unscented
  • Jergens Body Wash – Unscented
  • Goat’s Milk Moisturizing Body Wash – Fragrance Free
  • Oil of Olay Moisturizing Body Wash – Unscented
  • Our Compliments Moisturizing Body Wash – Unscented

Bug repellent

  • Johnson OFF! Deep Woods (Regular, Sportsmen) – Unscented
  • Johnson OFF! Skintastic (Lotion, Spray, Aerosol, for Kids) – Unscented

Cream

  • Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream – Fragrance Free
  • Curel for Dry Skin – Unscented
  • Dermal Therapy Hand, Elbow & Knee Cream – Fragrance Free
  • Glysomed Hand Cream – Fragrance Free
  • Jergens – Unscented
  • Keri Fast Absorbing Skin Renewal – Fragrance Free
  • Kiss My Face Loction – Unscented
  • Lubriderm (Original) – Unscented
  • Lubriderm for Sensitive Skin – Fragrance Free
  • Neutrogena Facial Cream – Fragrance Free
  • Neutrogena hand Cream – Fragrance Free
  • Neostrata for Sensitive Skin – Fragrance Free
  • Nivea Skin Therapy – Unscented
  • Oil of Olay Complete Care – Fragrance Free
  • Oil of Olay Total Effects – Fragrance Free
  • St. Ives for Sensitive Skin – Fragrance Free
  • Vaseline Intensive Care Hand Cream – Unscented


Cream cleanser

  • Down East – Unscented

Deodorant

  • Arm & Hammer Anti-Perspirent – Unscented
  • Arrid XX Roll-on – Unscented
  • Arrid XX Solid Stick – Unscented
  • Degree Original – Unscented
  • Dove Invisible – Fragrance Free
  • Dove Sensitive Skin – Unscented
  • Dove Silk Protection – Unscented
  • Dry Idea Roll–On – Unscented
  • Lady Speed Stick Gel – Unscented
  • Lady Speed Stick Invisible – Unscented
  • Mitchum Clear Stick – Unscented
  • Mitchum Solid – Unscented
  • No Name Solid Stick – Unscented
  • Secret Platinum – Unscented
  • Secret Roll–On – Unscented
  • Secret Sheer Dry – Unscented
  • Tom’s of Maine – Fragrance Free

Dish detergent

  • Down East – Unscented
  • Nature Clean – Unscented
  • Seventh Generation – Fragrance Free

Fabric softener

  • Bounce Tree – Fragrance Free
  • Nature Clean – Fragrance Free
  • Ultra Downey Care – Fragrance Free

Hair gel

  • Dep 10 Sport Endurance Gel – Fragrance Free
  • Dep 10 Sport Extreme Hold – Fragrance Free
  • Dippity-do Sport Gel – Unscented


Hair spray

  • Adorn Extra Hold – Unscented
  • Calairol Final Net Ultimate All-Day Hold – Unscented
  • Clairol Regular All-Day Hold – Unscented
  • Finesse Firm Hold – Unscented
  • Salon Selective Extra Hold – Unscented
  • Tame Extra Hold – Unscented
  • Vidal Sassoon (Non–Aerosol) – Unscented

Laundry detergent

  • Nature Clean – Fragrance Free
  • Seventh Generation – Fragrance Free
  • Down East – Unscented
  • Tide Free Laundry Detergent – Fragrance Free

Lotion

  • Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion – Fragrance Free
  • Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion – Fragrance Free
  • Curel Moisturizing Body Lotion – Unscented
  • Curel Therapeutic Moisturizing Lotion – Fragrance Free
  • Dermal Therapy Extra Strength – Fragrance Free
  • Exact –Unscented
  • Goat’s Milk Lotion Moisturizing – Fragrance Free
  • Keri Lotion Deep Conditioning – Unscented
  • Keri Lotion Fast Absorbing – Unscented
  • Keri Lotion Original – Unscented
  • Keri Lotion Skin Renewal SPF 15 – Fragrance Free
  • Lubiderm Body Lotion – Unscented
  • Lubriderm Lotion – Unscented
  • Lubriderm Seriously Sensitive – Fragrance Free
  • Neutrogena Body Emulsion – Fragrance Free
  • Neutrogena Body Moisturizer – Fragrance Free
  • Nivea Body Lotion – Fragrance Free
  • Oil of Olay Sensitive Skin – Fragrance Free
  • Phisoderm – Unscented
  • Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion – Unscented

Shaving cream

  • Aveeno Therapeutic Shaving Gel – Unscented
  • Kiss My Face – Fragrance Free
  • Nivea for Men Sensitive Aftershave Balm – Unscented
  • Nivea for Men Shaving Gel – Unscented
  • Pro–Gel Shaving Foam – Unscented

Soap

  • Aveeno Balancing Bar – Fragrance Free
  • Aveeno Clear Skin Bar – Fragrance Free
  • Aveeno Moisturizing Bar – Fragrance Free
  • Dove – Unscented
  • Ivory – Unscented
  • Goat’s Milk Soap – Fragrance Free
  • Jergen’s Naturals – Unscented
  • Lever 2000 – Unscented
  • Neutrogena – Fragrance Free
  • Oil of Olay – Unscented
  • Phisodern – Fragrance Free
  • Spectro Gel 609 – Unscented
  • Truly Beauty – Unscented

Sunscreen

  • L’Oreal Ombrelle Suncare Research SPF 15 & 30 – Unscented

Conditioner

  • Atmosphere – Fragrance Free
  • Botanical Therapeutic Tree Essence – Fragrance Free
  • Cliniderm – Fragrance Free
  • Nature Clean Organic Conditioner – Fragrance Free

Cream

  • Earth Science Almond–Aloe Facial Moisturizer – Unscented
  • Earth Science Beta Ginseng Hydrating Crème – Fragrance Free
  • Jamieson Natural Sources – Fragrance Free
  • Laura Line Mosisturizing Cream – Fragrance Free

Deodorant

  • DSA Crystal Deodorant Stone – Unscented
  • Earthwise Baking Soda – Unscented
  • JASON Natural Cosmetics Clearly
  • Fresh and Natural – Unscented
  • Kiss My Face Liquid Rock Roll-On – Fragrance Free
  • Kiss My Face Solid Stick with Baking Soda and Clay – Fragrance Free
  • Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal – Fragrance Free
  • Nature’s Gate Crystal – Fragrance Free
  • Nature’s Gate Winter Clean Roll-On – Fragrance Free
  • NutriBiotic, The Original with Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera – Unscented
  • Tom’s of Maine – Unscented

Detergent

  • Tabi Fine Fabric Wash – Fragrance Free

Lotion

  • JASON Vitamin E Natural Hand & Body Lotion – Fragrance Free
  • Kiss My Face – Olive & Aloe Oil
  • Free Moisturizer – Fragrance Free
  • Nature’s Gate – Herbal Moisturizing Lotion – Fragrance Free

Shampoo

  • Atmosphere – Fragrance Free
  • Botanical Therapeutic Tree Essence – Fragrance Free
  • Cliniderm Gentle Shampoo – Fragrance Free
  • Druide Shampoo Hypoallergen, Horsetail & Proteins – Fragrance Free
  • Earth Science Pure Essentials Shampoo – Fragrance Free
  • Nature Clean Herbal Shampoo – Fragrance Free

Shaving cream

  • Kiss My Face Natural Moisture Shave – Fragrance Free

Soap

  • Kiss My Face Liquid Soap – Fragrance Free
  • Kiss my Face Pure Olive Oil Soap – Fragrance Free
  • Laura Line Antibacterial – Fragrance Free
  • Laura Line Cream Soap – Fragrance Free
  • Nature Clean Pure Soap – Fragrance Free

Sunscreen

  • Alba Botanical Sun Protection, Water Resistant SPF 15 – Fragrance Free

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