Why Choosing Natural Perfume Matters

Why Natural Perfume Matters: Especially for Mothers

In motherhood, every choice feels magnified. From what we eat, to what we wear, and what we put on our bodies. Fragrance may seem like a small consideration, but when I was pregnant I couldn’t help but feel so guilty knowing I was possibly passing on something that I didn’t need to. You might say that it was just a touch of anxiety, and put it down to that and leave it but I just couldn’t help myself… I am a worrier I admit.

Synthetic Perfumes

For too long, synthetic perfumes have dominated the fragrance world. Hidden behind seductive packaging and evocative notes are often harsh ingredients: VOCs (volatile organic compounds), sulphates, and endocrine disruptors. These aren't just buzzwords, when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, VOCs can impact air quality and enter the bloodstream. Sulphates, though primarily found in cleansing products, can also be hidden in fragrance formulations as stabilisers or solubilisers, potentially causing skin irritation and dryness.

Perhaps most concerning are endocrine disruptors, chemicals that mimic or interfere with hormones in the body. Studies have shown that common synthetic fragrance components, such as phthalates and synthetic musks, may act as endocrine disruptors, with potential long-term effects.

For mothers, whose instinct is to create a safe and nurturing environment, this is understandably concerning. During my own journey as a mother, particularly navigating the early fragile days separated from my newborn twins in the NICU, scent was a bridge between us. But that same bridge was complicated by the reality of conventional perfumes.

The disconnect between my desire to comfort and connect, and the risks hidden in my favourite fragrances, led to a personal revelation.

This was the genesis of De(ux) Mains Perfumery, created with unwavering dedication to natural, clean scents. I believe no woman should have to compromise on the pleasure of wearing perfume to feel close to her child or herself. Our scents are crafted without VOCs, sulphates, phthalates, parabens, or synthetic musks. Every note is composed with natural, ethically-sourced ingredients, gently blended into alcohol-free formulations designed to be worn during pregnancy, postpartum, and those precious years beyond.

Clean. Conscious. Made for mothers.