Alcohol-Free Fragrance: What Your Skin Will Thank You For

Spray perfumes may smell fancy — but your skin knows better.

That tingle after a spritz? The dryness around your neck?
The irritated red patches behind your ears?

It’s not the scent.
It’s the alcohol.

Most commercial perfumes are up to 80% alcohol. It helps the scent evaporate quickly and project loudly — but it comes at your skin’s expense.

At Neat, we left alcohol out of the formula. And your skin will thank us for it.

Why Alcohol Doesn’t Belong on Your Skin

1. It dries you out

Alcohol strips natural oils from your skin — especially in delicate areas like your neck, chest, and inner arms. That dry, tight feeling post-spray? Not ideal.

2. It causes irritation

For sensitive skin types, alcohol can lead to redness, itchiness, or even rashes — especially after shaving or sun exposure.

3. It makes fragrance fleeting

Ironically, alcohol-based scents often evaporate too fast. The top notes hit hard… and then disappear in an hour. You’re left with the faint base — if anything.

Why Solid Perfume Is Better for Skin

Neat uses a wax-and-oil base that nourishes while it scents:

  • No alcohol

  • No sting

  • No dry-down drama

Instead of evaporating, our perfume melts into your skin — bonding with your natural warmth for a scent that evolves with you.

Good Skin + Good Scent = A Better Ritual

You shouldn’t have to choose between smelling good and feeling good.
With Neat, fragrance becomes part of your self-care — not a trade-off.

  • Swipe and glow, not spritz and flake

  • Moisturize while you scent

  • Reapply without irritation

Treat Your Skin Like It’s Worth It

Because it is.
And honestly, so are you.

No sprays. No spills.
Just scent your skin will love.

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