Tuesday, January 10, 2017

My favorie subject

What chemicals are in fragrance?
The EPA tested fragrances for chemicals in 1991 and found a list of the following toxic perfume chemical ingredients: acetone, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, ethyl acetate, limonene, linalool and methylene chloride – usually in some combination  


These three are the main ones in most products people use every day—shampoos, toothpastes, cleaning gels, deodorant, and beauty products:



COCOAMIDE DEA (diethylalomine) TEA, MEA – detergent in most shampoos, moisturizers, and more



PROPYLENE GLYCOL – industrial antifreeze – in deodorant, shampoos, shaving gels, moisturizers, and more…



SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE AND FLUORIDE – garage floor cleansers, detergents – in shampoos, toothpastes, more…



    ACETONE (in: cologne, dishwashing liquid and detergent, nail enamel remover)



    On EPA, RCRA, CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists. "Inhalation can cause dryness of the mouth and throat; dizziness, nausea, incoordination, slurred speech, drowsiness, and, in severe exposures, coma." "Acts primarily as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant."



    BENZALDEHYDE (in: perfume, cologne, hairspray, laundry bleach, deodorants, detergent, vaseline lotion, shaving cream, shampoo, bar soap, dishwasher detergent)



    Narcotic. Sensitizer. "Local anesthetic, CNS depressant"… "irritation to the mouth, throat, eyes, skin, lungs, and GI tract, causing nausea and abdominal pain." "May cause kidney damage." "Do not use with contact lenses."



    BENZYL ACETATE (in: perfume, cologne, shampoo, fabric softener, stickup air freshener, dishwashing liquid and detergent, soap, hairspray, bleach, after shave, deodorants)



    Carcinogenic (linked to pancreatic cancer); "From vapors: irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough." "In mice: hyperanemia of the lungs." "Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic effects." "Do not flush to sewer."



    BENZYL ALCOHOL (in: perfume, cologne, soap, shampoo, nail enamel remover, air freshener, laundry bleach and detergent, vaseline lotion, deodorants, fabric softener)



    "irritating to the upper respiratory tract" …"headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases due to respiratory failure."



    CAMPHOR (in: perfume, shaving cream, nail enamel, fabric softener, dishwasher detergent, nail color, stickup air freshener)



    "local irritant and CNS stimulant" …"readily absorbed through body tissues" …"irritation of eyes, nose and throat" …"dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions" "Avoid inhalation of vapors."



    6. ETHANOL (in: perfume, hairspray, shampoo, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid and detergent, laundry detergent, shaving cream, soap, vaseline lotion, air fresheners, nail color and remover, paint and varnish remover)



    On EPA Hazardous Waste list; symptoms: "…fatigue; irritating to eyes and upper respiratory tract even in low concentrations…" "Inhalation of ethanol vapors can have effects similar to those characteristic of ingestion. These include an initial stimulatory effect followed by drowsiness, impaired vision, ataxia, stupor…" Causes CNS disorder.



    ETHYL ACETATE (in: after shave, cologne, perfume, shampoo, nail color, nail enamel remover, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid)



    Narcotic. On EPA Hazardous Waste list; "…irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract" …"may cause headache and narcosis (stupor)" …"defatting effect on skin and may cause drying and cracking" …"may cause anemia with leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys" "Wash thoroughly after handling."



    LIMONENE (in: perfume, cologne, disinfectant spray, bar soap, shaving cream, deodorants, nail color and remover, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid, air fresheners, after shave, bleach, paint and varnish remover)



    Carcinogenic. "Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer." "Always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating, drinking, …applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene vapor."



    LINALOOL (in: perfume, cologne, bar soap, shampoo, hand lotion, nail enamel remover, hairspray, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, vaseline lotion, air fresheners, bleach powder, fabric softener, shaving cream, after shave, solid deodorant)



    Narcotic. …"respiratory disturbances" …"Attracts bees." "In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression …development of respiratory disturbances leading to death." …"depressed frog-heart activity." Causes CNS disorder.



    METHYLENE CHLORIDE (in: shampoo, cologne, paint and varnish remover)



    Banned by the FDA in 1988! No enforcement possible due to trade secret laws protecting chemical fragrance industry. On EPA, RCRA, CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists. "Carcinogenic" …"Absorbed, stored in body fat, it metabolizes to carbon monoxide, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood." "Headache, giddiness, stupor, irritability, fatigue, tingling in the limbs." Causes CNS disorder.



    a-PINENE (in: bar and liquid soap, cologne, perfume, shaving cream, deodorants, dishwashing liquid, air freshener)



    Sensitizer (damaging to the immune system).



    g-TERPINENE (in: cologne, perfume, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, air freshener)



    "Causes asthma and CNS disorders."



    a-TERPINEOL (in: perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, bleach powder, laundry bleach, fabric softener, stickup air freshener, vaseline lotion, cologne, soap, hairspray, after shave, roll-on deodorant)

This study was written in 1991 the problem is these chemicals are still in all of these products
In candles is it is fragrances with  Phthalates.
Commonly found in:
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Food equipment & packaging
  • Building materials
  • Children’s backpacks, lunch boxes
  • Personal care products
  • Fragrances
 Under our weak federal laws, it’s impossible for us to know all the uses of phthalates in consumer products.

I am very particular with the fragrances I use for my candles.  Contain NO Phthalates. I do use pure essential oils in my Aromatherapy and Chakra Candles.

I make all of my household cleaners to avoid the bad stuff. On my website I do have recipes

Free Information

If you are in the area, Marley;s Remedy;s a vendor that sets up the the Hernando COunty  Farmers Market creates Laundry Soap. I will be bringing back my dryer sheets, and introducing a Hand Sanitizer.  My Chemical free Insect Repellent will be back soon also.

Our Candles are Created from an Organic Soy Wax

we use pure essential oils and fragrances that are Phthalate Free

(contain none of the bad stuff)

Cotton Wicks


These 3 things are what make our candles different that the ones you find in the store.


Our candles are priced like one you find in the discount stores BUT we are providing a quality hand made clean burning candle. 

 

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