Today’s perfumes are presented as magical scents with the power to release the more rebellious, exciting, attractive, romantic, sexy, adventurous, intelligent, and glamorous version of the wearer. Advertisements imply that choosing the right fragrance is life changing, but what they don’t mention are the harmful effects of the product’s undisclosed fragrance ingredients. Why are chemical ingredients replacing naturally occurring fragrance sources such as flowers, herbs, spices, and musk? Read on to discover why they are used, what ingredients are harmful, their unhealthy effects, and how to avoid them.
Category Archives: Chemical Product Ingredients
PFAS Forever Chemicals and What You Need to Know
PFAS are known as the “forever chemicals”, but what exactly are they? PFAS are synthetic man-made chemicals with exceptionally strong chemical bonds. They are resistant to breakdown and their indestructible nature allows them to settle and linger causing health and environmental concerns worldwide. Read on to discover the products that contain them and how to limit exposure.
What are VOCs and SVOCs and How Can We Limit Exposure?
Many manufactured products contain VOCs and SVOCs. We’ll cover what they are, how they’re regulated, their health effects, tips for safe use, and how to limit exposure.
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