Chemicals in perfumes that endanger health |
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Although your perfume smells like magic, it is very likely that it is nothing but a toxic mix of chemicals.
The ingredients of perfumes and deodorants are not limited to natural flavors and essential oils (no matter what advertisements tell you!).
List of ingredients often includes a full range of chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, methylene chloride, benzaldehyde and phthalates.
Damage to health
These chemicals can cause a number of adverse consequences which affect the respiratory system, liver, kidneys, nervous system and reproductive organs.
These toxins can disrupt the function of the endocrine system, and studies are linking them to infertility and many types of cancer.
Chemicals pose to the greatest risk these young children and babies.
Pregnant women are recommended to strictly avoid perfumes because of possible harm to an unborn child.
Scents everywhere
Unfortunately, the list of products that use artificial fragrances is not limited only to the perfumes and deodorants.
They are routinely used in cosmetics, shampoos, air fresheners, cleaning and - sadly - baby care products.
By exploiting loopholes in the law, many manufacturers believe they do not need to inform consumers about the true composition of scents which they use to produce their products.
Protect yourself!
How to protect yourself and your family?
Read the label! Learn about poisons and their possible adverse effects on health.
Do not buy products that contain these harmful chemicals.
Sweet memories of your favorite perfume will quickly fade when you realize what it really contains.
Everyone wants to smell good, but not at the expense of health.
Be especially careful if the product does not contain a detailed and precise list of ingredients, and instead writes Parfume or Parfum.
Making natural perfume
The best solution is to always use good and quality natural cosmetics, but unfortunately it can be expensive.
That is why there are recipes for making natural cosmetics, including perfumes, at home.
On this page you can read more about how to make natural perfume.
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