Going Fragrance Free
If Fragrance (aka Perfume, Parfum, Aroma, Essential oil) is listed as a product ingredient what does that actually mean?
While some fragrances are derived from natural sources they can also be derived from petroleum products.
Those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Allergies, Asthma, Sensitivities are the most at risk when it comes to this ingredient.
Fragrances are an extremely common cause of skin irritation such as contact dermatitis but they can also trigger other reactions. These can include breathing difficulties, irritated eyes, runny nose and congestion, cough, headaches, and sore throat.
According to safecosmetics.org very few actually list the ingredients of the fragrance added. So when you see "Perfume" or "Aroma" listed on the ingredient label you don't know what it's actually made of. This can of course cause additional problems for those who have allergies and sensitivities.
The IFRA (International Fragrance Association) reports over 3,000 different materials that are used in fragrance compounds. Some of these compounds are linked to sensitivities, allergies, reproductive toxicity, and cancer such as the ones listed here.
(For further description and health effect of the below compounds click on the following link. safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/fragrance/ )
Acetaldehyde, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Benzophenone, Benzyl Salicylate
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Benzyl Benzoate, Butoxyethanol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Chloromethane (methyl chloride), Dichloromethane (methylene chloride), Diethyl phthalate (DEP), Eugenyl methyl ether (Methyleugenol), Essential Oil mixtures, Formaldehyde, MEA, DEA, TEA – ethanolamines, Oxybenzone (BP-3), Methanol, Propyl paraben (Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate), Resorcinol, Styrene, Synthetic Musks (Tonalide , Galaxolide, Musk Ketone, Musk Xylene), Titanium dioxide (TiO2), 1,4-Dioxane
It is worth noting that just because the label says "unscented" or "fragrance free" it doesn't mean it does not actually contain fragrance or masking agents. So read the ingredient labels carefully.
If you would like more information on Fragrance Sensitivities check out this very informative site fragrancesensitivityawareness.weebly.com/. She offers all sorts of information including alternatives and research links.
This US based site perfume.com also offers a great deal of information and resources on Fragrance Allergies.
source: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/fragrance/
http://davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/science/toxics/fragrance-and-parfum/
While some fragrances are derived from natural sources they can also be derived from petroleum products.
Those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Allergies, Asthma, Sensitivities are the most at risk when it comes to this ingredient.
Fragrances are an extremely common cause of skin irritation such as contact dermatitis but they can also trigger other reactions. These can include breathing difficulties, irritated eyes, runny nose and congestion, cough, headaches, and sore throat.
According to safecosmetics.org very few actually list the ingredients of the fragrance added. So when you see "Perfume" or "Aroma" listed on the ingredient label you don't know what it's actually made of. This can of course cause additional problems for those who have allergies and sensitivities.
The IFRA (International Fragrance Association) reports over 3,000 different materials that are used in fragrance compounds. Some of these compounds are linked to sensitivities, allergies, reproductive toxicity, and cancer such as the ones listed here.
(For further description and health effect of the below compounds click on the following link. safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/fragrance/ )
Acetaldehyde, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Benzophenone, Benzyl Salicylate
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Benzyl Benzoate, Butoxyethanol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Chloromethane (methyl chloride), Dichloromethane (methylene chloride), Diethyl phthalate (DEP), Eugenyl methyl ether (Methyleugenol), Essential Oil mixtures, Formaldehyde, MEA, DEA, TEA – ethanolamines, Oxybenzone (BP-3), Methanol, Propyl paraben (Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate), Resorcinol, Styrene, Synthetic Musks (Tonalide , Galaxolide, Musk Ketone, Musk Xylene), Titanium dioxide (TiO2), 1,4-Dioxane
It is worth noting that just because the label says "unscented" or "fragrance free" it doesn't mean it does not actually contain fragrance or masking agents. So read the ingredient labels carefully.
If you would like more information on Fragrance Sensitivities check out this very informative site fragrancesensitivityawareness.weebly.com/. She offers all sorts of information including alternatives and research links.
This US based site perfume.com also offers a great deal of information and resources on Fragrance Allergies.
source: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/fragrance/
http://davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/science/toxics/fragrance-and-parfum/
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