Fragrant Shower Gel, shampoo, laundry soap, charming perfume… Among all kinds of daily necessities, fragrance seems to be an attractive label, which has become one of the important conditions for people to buy. But you know what? These charming fragrances may contain harmful substances, which may easily lead to health problems such as skin allergy, endocrine disorders and even cancer. In this regard, the Huffington Post of the United States takes us into the mysterious world of fragrance to get a glimpse of its true features.
A survey in the United States showed that 96% of shampoo, 98% of conditioner, 95% of shaving water, 91% of antiperspirant and 83% of moisturizer contain spices; 11% were allergic to fragrance; In the past few decades, the incidence of skin allergy in children has increased significantly.
The composition of fragrance is very complex, and a fragrance may be composed of dozens or even hundreds of chemical substances. Among these chemicals, there are many known allergens, such as geraniol, eugenol, citronellol. In addition, some dangerous substances may also exist in fragrance products. For example, phthalates are often used as plasticizers and softeners in cosmetics and washing products, which can maintain the durability of fragrance and form a film on the surface of hair with conditioner, but it may cause the decline of sperm quantity and endanger the health of reproductive system; Synthetic musk will affect the hormone level of human body; Styrene and methyl eugenol can cause cancer.
To avoid being hurt by fragrance, when choosing daily necessities, especially children’s toiletries, you need to carefully check the packaging and labels, try to choose products without fragrance or using natural fragrance, and avoid products containing phthalates, synthetic musk, ethylene, methyl eugenol and other ingredients. Phthalate content can determine the durability of the fragrance. Therefore, if you find that some products with relatively low prices have a strong fragrance and a particularly long fragrance retention time, you should be careful. High concentrations of phthalates may be added to the products. Consumers are advised not to buy them as far as possible. At the same time, the less you use any toiletries and perfume, the better. Try to use it in the lowest dose recommended, which is both economical and healthy. Although “deodorizing products” such as air fresheners, gel type fragrances and aromatherapy candles can emit fragrance all over the room, most of these products are composed of fragrances and organic solvents. Through the “nose blocking method”, the odor is covered by the fragrance emitted, rather than “eliminated”. If the organic solvent used in the product is toxic or excessive, it is more likely to bring about a health crisis. A study by Bristol University in Edinburgh, UK, has pointed out that if pregnant women are often exposed to deodorizing products containing excessive organic solvent, the incidence of diarrhea in their babies will be higher than that of ordinary babies. It is recommended that you use physical deodorization methods, such as placing bamboo charcoal bags indoors and opening windows frequently for ventilation.
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