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THE DIRT
A typical perfume today is a cocktail of synthetic chemicals, mostly derived from petroleum. Many of these chemicals have adverse health effects.
There are hundreds of ingredients used in perfumes, here are just a few;
* Benzene derivatives
* Aldehydes
* Phthalates
These ingredients have been shown to;
* Cause cancer
* Cause birth defects
* Cause central nervous system disorders
* Irritate asthma and allergies
Read the, NOT TOO PRETTY report on phthalates.
Other symptoms?
* sore throat, runny nose, sinus congestion, nausea, lethargy, mood swings, dizziness, shortness of breath, wheezing and muscle pain.
How do we absorb them?
* Inhalation
* Skin absorption
Many of the synthetic compounds in perfumes are now found in breast milk.
Check out your own Perfume and read more about the risks associated with cosmetic ingredients on the SKIN DEEP website.
G SPOT
Don't feel guilty. I was a huge perfume fan until I learnt just how nasty they really are. Perfume companies spend billions of dollars advertising to make us feel that we need these poisions. The good news is, there are heaps of natural alternatives based on pure essential oils, which smell divine and are usually cheaper too.
To learn more about 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Personal Care Products', come along to our talk on Saturday 7th October in Perth.
Click Here for more details.
COME CLEAN
Try these luxurious natural perfumes................
Kiama-Natural Elements
A selection of captivating and alluring perfume scents made from a blend of pure essential oil extracts in Jojoba Oil (alcohol-free). Choose from the following blends: "Geranium", "Jasmine", "Ylang-Ylang" and "Exotic Spice. Available at: Lime Flower (Canning Hwy, East Fremantle) and The Herb Circle, Kalamunda Village. Email Jessica for more stockists.
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