News Scent-sational News - especially if you're sensitive to fragrances and such

[Tornadic Thoughts]

I happened upon this article today and want to jump for joy as I wish for it to catch on and spread like wildfire in other public spaces everywhere, for the health of it.

I haven't seen @KwanYingirl around for a while (hope all is well), but I know she'd like to see more folks choosing scent-free, too. Trying to somewhat comfortably navigate this sea of olfactory/endocrine system wrecking tox-sick-city we exist in ain't no joke.

It's like playing a game of Russian roulette each time I venture out, and more often than not, most folks just look at me like I'm crazy when I mention why I can't be or stay in certain spaces, as we've been taught these smells are simply good hygiene/fresh and clean/warm and welcoming/etc. and are very much required in our daily lives.

Thanks, Wisconsin DOT for setting an example and giving a damn.

Wisconsin DOT Implements Fragrance-Free Rest Stops - OnFocus

 

[Abstract]

So totally with you on this ? Even thought dont have time to read article right now...

 

[Abstract]

? there isnt a smell no evil so just pretend..

 

[EveHarrington]

Now they need to make it legal to dump buckets of soapy water on people who wear offensive fragrances.

I had to change tables at a restaurant tonight because one of the people behind me had a gawd awful cologne. It started making me sick instantly!

 

[Freida]

This is awesome!!!!

 

[Lionheart]

I like the article and what Wisconsin DOT is doing!!!

I struggle with 'sensory sensitivity' and one of those sensitivities is to chemicals. This includes perfumes and colognes. Certain perfumes and colognes sicken me and some will initiate an instant headache.

I also have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and with COPD, strong odors or fragrances can trigger a worsening of symptoms, such as shortness of breath.

A friend opened up a bottle of pine-sol in the apartment, without adequate ventilation, the other day and it literally burned my throat. I had to use a sore throat spray for days afterwards. Lesson learned.

Anyways great article....thanks for sharing!!!

 

[shimmerz]

I make my own cleaning products, perfume and laundry soap with essential oils and other common (and non toxic) products. Since I have left manufactured fragrances behind, I can't even walk by the laundry aisle in the grocery store without feeling sick to my stomach. The smells are overwhelming! And there are neurotoxins in them on top of it all! No.thank.you.

Scent of Danger: Are There Toxic Ingredients in Perfumes and Colognes?

 

[Abstract]

Abstract asthma and allergies + fragrances = ?

 

[Lionheart]

I wonder if skin and hair care grade fragrance oils are generally safe from toxic chemicals. Anyone know? @shimmerz might you know?

 

[Abstract]

No they aren't Lion. Depending of course. Essential oils on skin can be an irritant too by the way.

 

[Lionheart]

Oh, okay...thanks @Abstract ,....I wasn't sure. I have purchased a lot of supposedly "all natural" fragrance oils for my diffuser and for making lotions, shampoo etc.., I suppose I had better use these with caution, especially if I decide to use them for skin and hair applications.

 

[shimmerz]

Essential oils do you need to be diluted properly. He was a surprisingly small amount and then mix them with things like sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil.

I still use a commercial brands in shampoo but I make my own liquid soap with honey and peppermint. It’s taken me a little bit to feel confident in making all sorts of different products but I’m getting there.

The thing is it working with essential oils has given me a purpose and it ties into self care in a big way so it really is ideal for me in channelling my need to keep engaged with purpose and marries well into the self care portion of my healing. The olfactory is a direct link to the brain too and using oil blends I have made can pull me out of panic attacks and other states in no time. Inhaling fragrance oil’s open up the possibility of damaging my Nuro centres so it’s not really an option for me. That’s just me through my own experiences

The cool thing about essential oils that you can mix-and-match and make your own scents. My way of thinking is that if it’s man-made there is a possibility that it is negatively affecting my mental and physical health.