In fact, according to research compiled by the environmental health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth, about a third of the more than 4,000 chemicals used in “fragrance” are potentially toxic to humans and the environment!
TheGaurdian.com reports, “These include seven carcinogens, 15 chemicals prohibited from use in cosmetics in the EU and others cited in various international warning lists. Endocrine disrupters, which mimic human hormones, are of particular concern to many researchers and advocates, as they can have effects in the tiniest doses.”
Phthalates are linked to damage to the male reproductive system and artificial “musk” can end up in breast milk. And as anyone with asthma or allergies can attest, artificial fragrance can be a major trigger. (Source)
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