Today we’re talking all about fragrances. Now, fragrances can be a friend or a foe. But what I really want to talk about today, is which types are foes, and exactly why we should all be aware of how many we’re letting into our homes and bodies.
The Foe: Synthetic Fragrances. ANY word “fragrance” on the back label pretty much. The only that AREN’T a foe? Naturally derived fragrances from plants.
What are Synthetic Fragrances?
Synthetic scents or “fragrance” = an unidentified mixture of ingredients including carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxic chemicals and environmental toxicants.
Who is vulnerable? EVERYONE. But especially pregnant women, infants, and children.
Dangers of Synthetic Fragrances
The dangers of synthetic scents aren’t always evident, but we have the science to prove that everyone, regardless of age or health, needs to make avoiding fake fragrances a major priority.
What are the Effects on our bodies??? Here’s just a few examples of certain toxins from fragrances and where they end up affecting bodies. Unfortunately, often they are hormone disruptors too! [info sourced from EWG website]
Acetaldehyde Benzophenone Boric acid and sodium borate BHA (butylated Hydroxyanisole BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) Benzyl Salicylate Benzyl Benzoate Butoxyethanol Butylphenyl Methylpropional Chloromethane (methyl chloride) Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) Diethyl phthalate (DEP) Formaldehyde “Fragrance” Oxybenzone (BP-3) Parabens Phthalates Resorcinol Styrene Synthetic Musks Titanium Dioxide (TIO2) Triclosan and Triclocarban DioxaneSERIOUS Dangers of Synthetic Fragrances:
Cancer Child Autism and Birth Defects Allergic + Toxic Bodily ReactionsThat’s why it is SO worth it because you health isn’t an expense, it’s a long term investment.
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Remember… Don’t let this overwhelm you! Let this empower you and help you begin making small changes each day and week that will create a big difference down the road. Don’t think you have to ditch and change everything over overnight… That’s stressful! And we all know what happens when we feel overwhelmed with so many “to-dos” -- we become paralyzed and dont take any action.
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References:
1) http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/fragrance/#_ednref7
2) https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/fragrances-cosmetics#labeling
3) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11869-016-0442-z
4) https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/25/opinion/25kristof.html?_r=0
5) http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/top-tips-for-safer-products/
