Why is fragrance oil toxic?
Chances are your favorite fragrance, no matter what brand, contains synthetically manufactured fragrance oils. Studies have shown that fragrance oils contain chemicals and toxins that have been proved to be harmful.IdentificationFragrance oils are mostly composed of synthetic compounds manufactured from petroleum, including benzene derivatives and aldehyde. Greenpeace conducted a study in 2005 that showed that fragrance oils contain pthalates and synthetic musk.Respiratory EffectsYou might have noticed that some fragrances irritate your breathing, cause your skin to itch and can make allergies and asthma worse. In fact, irritation of the lower airway occurs in 15 percent of people. The petrochemicals and compounds in the oils are known allergens.Significance of PthalatesPthalates are petrochemicals that have been shown in a 2002 study by the Environmental Working Group to disrupt male hormones and alter DNA. They can cause birth defects in male fetuses and premature breast development
