The Truth About Fragrances - And Why They’re So Toxic
Just because it smells good, doesn’t mean it’s good for your body. You’ve probably heard of the dangers of regular deodorant and the toxins in your cleaners - but, do you know the truth about fragrances? And why they’re so toxic?
I’m not gonna lie, I’m a sucker when it comes to smell goods in my home (or at least I used to be). Between disposable dryer sheets, wax burners, and floor cleaners I was in love with how they made my home smell more than what they could actually do.
But, it wasn’t just knowing that fragrance was toxic to get me to switch out my products - it was understanding what they would do to my (and my son’s) body…
Health Risks and Phthalates
Did you know that chemicals used to make fragrances are classified as allergens, hormone disruptors, asthma triggers, neurotoxins, and carcinogens?
Sound familiar? They should. They’re common additions to cleaning chemicals that are linked to cancer, reproductive toxicity, allergies, and sensitivities.
That’s not all… Fragrances commonly include phthalates, an addition that lets the fragrance last longer - in exchange you just have to deal with cancer, reproductive and developmental toxicity, endocrine disruption, birth defects, and respiratory problems.
…Not really a fair trade in my personal opinion. 🤔
What You Need to Know:
Just because it says ‘fragrance-free or ‘natural fragrance’ don’t fall for it - double-check the ingredients list! Also, don’t assume that a product you use that doesn’t smell ‘strong’ doesn’t include fragrance. Fragrance (or ‘parfum’) can be found in:
Sunscreen
Shampoo
Soap
Body Wash
Deodorant
Body Lotion
Makeup
Facial Cream
Skin Toner
Serums
Exfoliating Scrubs
Perfume
And more! To prevent unintentionally buying something with secret fragrance, I prefer to get all my personal products from BeautyCounter where I already know they’re safe.
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