The Truth About Our Fragrance Oils: Safe, Transparent, and Skin‑Loving

by Winetta Oloo

Fragrance oils get a bad rap, but here’s why ours are different.

When people hear the word “fragrance,” they often think of mystery chemicals, headaches, and skin irritation. And honestly? They’re not wrong - many mass‑produced bath and body products hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic chemicals behind that single word on the label.

At Oloo Farms, we do things differently.

We only use IFRA‑compliant fragrance oils

IFRA (International Fragrance Association) sets global safety standards for fragrance ingredients. Every fragrance oil we use meets these strict guidelines - meaning they’re tested for safe skin use and free from banned substances.

We’re fully transparent about what’s inside

On an Oloo Farms label, you’ll see exactly what type of scent we used — including the words “fragrance oil” if that’s what’s in the recipe. We don’t hide behind vague terms like  “parfum.”

We also make it easy for you to shop your preference:

  • Essential oil-scented soaps - made with pure plant extracts like lavender or tea tree
  • Fragrance oil-scented soaps - made with high-quality, IFRA-compliant fragrance oils for scents that can’t be created naturally (like vanilla or raspberry lemonade)

On our website, these categories are clearly separated, so you can quickly find soaps that match your needs, whether you want some of the scents only fragrances offer or prefer to avoid fragrance oils entirely.

We balance safety + experience

Some scents simply can’t come from essential oils (like birthday cake or cucumber melon). Using carefully chosen fragrance oils lets us offer fun, beautiful scents without compromising safety.

Because we keep our usage rates well below recommended maximums, our soaps remain gentle enough for daily use - even for sensitive skin.

Bottom line?

Our goal is to give you soaps that smell amazing and feel even better - without the mystery, the irritation, or the harsh chemicals.

👉 Explore our fragrance oil soaps, essential oil soaps, or unscented collection — we’re proud to offer all options, so you can choose what’s right for your skin.


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