Corneocyte (outer skin cell, wincing):

“Oof—that hit strong. What is this blend? Linalool? Citral? Synthetic musk?” “We're already sensitive and dry—and now we’ve got volatile molecules bathing us?”

Langerhans Cell (immune gatekeeper, panicking):

“Alert! Unknown aromatic compounds detected. Potential irritants entering!” “These are not nutrients, not hydrators—just foreign scent chemicals. Shall I trigger inflammation?”

Keratinocyte (barrier builder):

“I was in the middle of rebuilding from last night’s stress.” “Now I’ve got fragrance molecules destabilising lipid layers. They disrupt the barrier, making it easier for allergens to sneak in.” “This feels like the start of a sensitivity spiral.”

Skin Microbiome (delicate bacteria):

“Whoa! These perfume compounds are swinging the pH and making our habitat harsh.” “Some of us are dying off—and guess who’s taking over? The irritant-loving bacteria. Hello, imbalance.”

Sebocyte (oil gland, mildly irritated):

“Fragrance doesn’t directly affect me, but the irritation it causes? That’s my cue to compensate with more oil.” “Enjoy the surprise shininess later.”

Fibroblast (collagen maker, cautious):

“If this fragrance causes chronic low-grade inflammation, we’ll see delayed repair and early collagen breakdown over time.” “Scent isn’t worth sagging skin.”

Melanocyte (quietly watching):

“Irritation + inflammation? You know what that means—time to produce melanin to shield the cells.” “Fragrance today, pigmentation tomorrow. Especially in Indian skin—it’s our natural protective reflex.”

Macrophage (immune soldier, pacing):

“Not every fragrance triggers me… but when it does, it’s a slow burn—redness, bumps, itching. Sometimes delayed, sometimes instant.” “We call it ‘fragrance sensitisation.’ It builds over time. You won’t know until one day you do.”

Skin’s Honest Thought:

“Scent may feel lovely—but I don’t smell. I feel. And fragrance? I feel it as an irritant. One that chips away at my calm, one layer at a time.”

Skin’s Sincere Suggestion:

“Choose products that smell like nothing—or like their real ingredients. My favourite scent? Calmness, balance, and quiet healing.”