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Posted by geothermaljones on February 12, 2008, 5:52 pm
Just one more reason I live by the credo:
"Smells like Fish, Do as You Wish, Smells Like Cologne, Leave Well Alone!"
> 95% of chemicals used in fragrances are synthetic compounds derived
> from petroleum. It has been estimated that more than 3000 different
> chemmcials are used in fragrance production. Do these figures shock
> you? Yes, manufacturers are very clever - we see the packaging and the
> adverts showing flowers and nature, and we assume (as the manufacturer
> intends us to assume) that the fragrance in the product is derived
> from nature, but most fragrances are chemically derived. They do not
> use essential oils because they are too expensive. They do use
> synthetic chemicals because they are cheap.
>
> We are exposed to perfume or fragrance throughout the day. We may not
> wear perfume ourselves, but our shampoo, soap, shower gel and
> cosmetics are likely to contain synthetic perfumes, unless we look at
> the label and shop carefully.
>
> We encounter more smells in our household products - cleaners, washing
> powders, polish, air fresheners, etc. If we go out, we experience
> these smells on other people and in offices and stores.
>
> Perfume mixes added to products are listed in the ingredients as
> 'parfum' or 'fragrance' depending on the part of the world you live
> in. Even some products that appear to be unperfumed will contain
> synthetic perfumes in order to cover an unpleasant odour from one of
> the active ingredients, or to ensure that the product always smells
> the same. The exact composition of these may vary over time even for
> the same product, as the manufacturer adjust the fragrance mix in
> relation to variations in the smell of the raw ingredients.
>
> Even some essential oils are not entirely natural, as harsh chemicals
> may be used in their extraction process. Chemical solvents such as
> hexane and heptane are used to extract the maximum amount of oil from
> the plant, so it is important to buy good quality oils from a source
> you trust.
>
> Allergies to fragrances are very common. The main organs affected are
> the skin and the respiratory system, but neurological damage has also
> been reported. Some people feel that
>
> http://www.dontplayplay.com/html/Bothsexes/20061002/47047.html
>
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