David Windham Beauty Consultant

There is a reason you can now find all types of person care product in unscented and fragrance free versions.  There are all types of products available without a smell like shampoo, deodorant, and laundry detergent.  There is a big market for these products because many people are bothered by so many fragrances and chemicals and have found they really are not necessary. 

Is fragrance free right for you?  Many people opt for fragrance free products because they suffer from allergies or their skin is sensitive.  Fragrances can be irritating especially when you a conditions such as acne or other skin disorders. 

There are many people who are fragrance sensitive and chemical sensitive.  Fragrance sensitivity can cause things like headaches and migraines, tight chest, wheezing, and rhinitis.  Some people also report problems like upper respiratory distress, dry burning eyes, sinus problems, rashes, dizziness and nausea.  Some people even claim to have more serious problems including memory loss, depression, and anxiety.  There is even a push by some people to limit fragrances in public areas.  This sounds like extreme measures, but some chemical and fragrance sensitive advocates say that is unfair for these people to be suffer everywhere they go.  Even some workplaces have begun to adopt a no fragrance policy. 

When choosing fragrance free products you have to be cautious.  Not all products labeled unscented or fragrance free are completely free of fragrance chemicals.  Some manufacturers actually use chemicals to mask the smell of other chemical products.  There may not be a scent but the chemicals that can be so irritating are still there.  The FDA requires manufacturers to list “fragrance” in the ingredients when any fragrance, even a masking one, is used.  Read labels closely and you should be able to tell the truly fragrance free products from the fakers.

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