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Fragranceย whatโs in it?
๐ธ Fragrance has been a traditional part of our culture and daily life. Our ancestors extracted fragrance from plants and flowers using simple but sophisticated techniques: extraction, infusion, and diffusion. With the industrial shortcuts and their cheaply made toxic chemicals, formulated and collected in laboratories, the traditional methods are almost lost.ย
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๐ฌMost commercial fragrances that occupy the shelves of major retail stores and are at the center of well-paid celebrity commercials, made by major brands, are considered allergens, endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, and are generally toxic. Instead of fulfilling the purpose of fragrance by enriching our senses, these conventional toxic fragrances are disconnecting our sense of smell, numbing our senses, poisoning our bodies, infiltrating our lungs and skin, and causing adverse reactions.
According to the FDA,ย Fragrance can even hide phthalates: “The regulations do not require the listing of the individual fragrance ingredients; therefore, the consumer will not be able to determine from the ingredient declaration if phthalates are present in a fragrance.”โ
Avoid any products containing the word fragrance on the label.ย
โย โFragranceโ on a label is an undisclosed mix of chemicals. FDA doesnโt require a brand to disclose its composition.
ย It makes it nearly impossible to know what youโre getting. Thatโs why I recommend never using fragrances.ย
โย Hydrogenated Oils: They are chemically altered versions of natural oils. In fact, they can be only one molecule away from plastic!
FRAGRANCE IN PRODUCTS MUST BE REGULATED!!
IT IS ENOUGH TO HIDE THEIR TOXIC SECRETS UNDER UNDISCLOSED โTRADE SECRETโ
IT IS UP TO US TO LEAVE FRAGRANCED PRODUCTS ON THE STOREโS SHELVES!!ย
โ๐๐ค๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐: According to EWG, the word โfragranceโ or โparfumโ on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals. ๐ฉโ๐ฌFragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress, and potential effects on the reproductive system! It is not required that manufacturers disclose fragrance ingredients. The International Fragrance Association has a list of over 3,000 ingredients found in fragrance mixes. They are associated with allergic reactions, cancer, endocrine disruption, and are potentially dangerous to fertility and to an unborn child.
โ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐ฌ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐: โNatural fragranceโ since the word โnaturalโ is not regulated by U.S. law, if the brands donโt disclose what is in it, they may have something to hide! You could still find unsafe ingredients such as solvents, pesticides, and preservatives conventionally found inside synthetic fragrances.
โ ๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐: the safest alternative is JUST 100% essential oils, with no other ingredients in the mix. Some added ingredients are ok as long as they are safe and organic oils such as coconut oil or jojoba oil found in USDA Organic fragrances.
Essential oils: they are obtained via hydro-distillation or expression of one single part of the plant. For example, Lavender essential oil and lemon oil.
The first step to consumer protection and not towards companies’ profit. To prevent companies from continuing to serve us toxic, undisclosed secrets packed in fancy glass bottles, California stepped in on this fight with the ๐พ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐จ๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ผ๐๐ฉ of 2019 (SB 312 โ Leyva), signed into law in October of 2020, to require cosmetics companies to publicly disclose toxic fragrance and flavor ingredients present in beauty and personal care products sold in the state.
In September 2020,ย Californiaย enacted a landmark law banning 24 of the most harmful chemicals in personal care products. In June,ย Marylandย enacted a similar law, barring the sale and manufacture of cosmetics and personal care products with certain ingredients, including the toxic โforever chemicalsโ known as PFAS.
In February, California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) introducedย Assembly Bill 2771ย to ban PFAS from cosmetics and other personal care products sold in California.
Fragrance in laundry
Avoid Laundry or cleaning products that list fragrances on their label. Fragrance in laundry products is also a health hazard: Scented laundry products release carcinogens, study finds. Choose always organic laundry products
Fragrance in Candles Avoid candles that list fragrances on their label. You will also find the safest candles that use only disclosed therapeutic ingredientsย Share this page with your friends! Letโs educate the world! ๐
I have been researching all over for safer fragrance alternatives and am proud of these brands:
๐My favorite organic men’s cologne brands are listed here:ย
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๐ Daemon is my number one organic men's skincare brand recommendation, and here is the organic cologne made with safe essential oils. Essence Homme: Daemon signature scent for men.
It is one of the truly organic men's colognes I have come across!
Made by a man who demands safer men's products and made his skincare with this belief! Sourcing certified organic ingredients made sustainable and packed in an eco-friendly way!
It smells pure and authentic, not like conventional men's fragrances. The aroma is so pleasant, it is great, not too strong. My favorite!
A luxurious and attractive blend of musk mixed with profound, masculine nuances, harmonizing the relentless allure with a concealed sensitivity.
๐Direction: roll onto pulse points: wrists, behind ears, the bottom of the throat, and onto the beard. Great for travel as well
INGREDIENTS: Coconut Alkanes (and) Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Proprietary blend of Organic Essential Oils. Alcohol-free.
๐ฟ Esas Organic Perfumes are the world's first and only synthetic-free, all-natural luxury perfume made with organic ingredients. It is an organic and sustainable farm-to-beauty company created by two former fragrance industry executives motivated to use their knowledge to deliver a true organic fragrance brand.
Their organic men's colognes are 100% natural and Third Party Tested for purity, for all skin types, tested to be not irritant. While conventional perfumes are drying, Esas perfume is actually skin-nourishing.
๐ฟ They are made with organic ingredients such as coconut-derived glycerin, antioxidant-rich grape leaf extract, and Certified Organic Alcohol*
ย They never use synthetic ingredients, ambergris, or any other animal extracts.
They are fully transparent: every ingredient is listed so you know exactly what's in the bottle
INGREDIENTS: Organic Sugarcane Alcohol*, Distilled Water, Coconut-Derived Glycerin, Grape Leaf Tincture**, Mimosa, Petitgrain Bigarade*, Neroli*, Rosewood Leaf, Amber, Lavender*, Gardenia*, Chamomile, Galbanum, Vetiver, Sage*; *Certified Organic and **Esas-Made
๐ฟInkling Aesthete is for those with the most discerning of tastes. An aesthete is someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to art, beauty and culture.
This Organic Cologne has a blend of lemon, bergamot and orange blossom with a warm and smooth base of guaiac wood and tonka bean.
The result is fresh, seductive and masculine.
The roll-ons are perfect if you are seeking portability and convenience.ย ย My promo code: PRETTYORGANICGIRL will give you a $10 off on all your orders from his website!!
INGREDIENTS: Aesthete - organic jojoba oil as base, lemon, bergamot, orange blossom, guaiac wood and tonka bean
๐ฟInkling Ravenous scent is manly, nuanced, pepper, lavender a highly sought after treasure. Fresh top notes include mandarin, coriander, pepper, rosewood, ginger and lavender. The heart is composed of floral bouquet made of rose and jasmine, spiced up with some carnation and warm woody nuances of sandalwood and cedarwood.ย
Thisย Organic Cologneย formula's is unique, spicy, has an attitude and is totally irreplaceable.
The roll-ons are perfect if you are seeking portability and convenience. ย
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INGREDIENTS: Ravenous - organic jojoba oil as base - mandarin, coriander, pepper, rosewood, ginger, lavender, rose, jasmine, carnation, sandalwood and cedarwoodย
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๐ฟ Poofy Organics Man-Up Body Spray perfectly crafted masculine blend of musk, cedarwood, pepper, and citrus. This body spray is for the man who wants to rise above the rest and be extraordinary. Great for Father's Day or for organic gifts for him.
This organic body spray evokes strength, charm, a desire to be different, and a thirst for success.
INGREDIENTS: Organic Cane Alcohol, Organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Organic Musk Fragrance Oil, Organic Fragrance Oil (Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Castor Seed Oil, Organic Vitamin E Oil, and extracts of Neroli, Citrus Mandarin, Bergamot, Spicy Sage, Pepper, Tobacco, Dry Cedarwood, & Sweet Tonka Beans)
๐ฟ Poofy Organics Men's Body Spray Set is crafted with organic ingredients and a blend of essential oils that will leave him feeling invigorated and confident all day long. Perfect gift for him, for Father's Day, for the modern man who appreciates natural skincare products.ย
Cowboy Body Spray: earthy note with invigorating zest of lemon. Grounding richness of patchouli, vetiver, and bergamot. Made with organic cane alcohol and an all-natural blend of extracts like lavandin, petitgrain, coriander, and ho wood, this scent exudes confidence and strength.
Maverick Body Spray: refreshing, adventurous scent that combines the coolness of spearmint and lavender with the spicy warmth of clary sage, cedarwood, and clove.ย
Legend Body Spray: rich, aromatic blend of tonka bean, coconut, jasmine, and organic essential oils of cinnamon, black pepper, bergamot, cedarwood, and cypress creates a warm, magnetic aura.ย
INGREDIENTS: Organic Cane Alcohol, Organic Essential Oils