In a recent blog post, the author discusses the dangers of fragrance chemicals found in many household and personal care products. These volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) have been linked to various adverse health effects and are often added to products to provide a pleasant scent or mask odors. What makes matters worse is that manufacturers are allowed to withhold fragrance ingredients, using the "fragrance loophole" in federal labeling law. This means that consumers cannot rely on labels to know what potentially hazardous ingredients are present in their products.
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), popular candles, room sprays, and other scented products often contain synthetic chemicals that can cause respiratory and neurological symptoms. One example of a harmful ingredient found in fragrance is styrene, which has been identified as a potential human carcinogen. However, the lack of transparency makes it difficult for consumers to know if a product contains styrene or other harmful substances.
The author emphasizes the importance of switching to Young Living's clean and safe options, as the company does not use fragrance in their products. Instead, Young Living infuses their products with high-quality, therapeutic grade essential oils. Not only do these oils provide a natural scent, but they also have health benefits. By ditching conventional products and choosing Young Living's alternatives, consumers can have peace of mind knowing that they are not exposing themselves to potentially harmful fragrance chemicals.
Read more...I never used to pay attention to the ingredients in the products I purchased. If it was on sale and it worked, that was good enough for me. If it's on the shelf, it must be safe, right? That's what I thought, even though I held my breath and ran choking out of the bathroom each time I cleaned... slow learner alert - lol
One day I picked up a book and began reading about toxins in everyday products and the many health issues that can result from regular use. Headaches, allergies, asthma, hormonal issues, skin issues, brain fog, anxiety, agitation - hello!!! THIS WAS THE DAY THINGS BEGAN TO CHANGE!
-----When we KNOW better, we DO better-----
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