What’s in a perfume (guys read cologne unless you’re also into perfume)? Oh, just some harmless fragrance, mixed with irresistible attraction magnets or pheromones of some other sort. That is if you’re to believe the ads. Or the perfume will make you more like Liz Taylor. Don’t tell my wife, but that’s always been my dream. J
If you’re to believe everything you read on the internet, perfumes contain:
Fixatives to make the smell last longer. These can be made from animal ingredients such as Ambergris, Castor/Castoreum, Civet, and Musk. Even when fixatives are not made from animal ingredients I’m not sure why the manufacturers add them. I mean don’t they want the smell to last less time, so that you’ll have to apply the perfume more often, and therefore need to purchase the perfume more often?
Synthetic Chemicals known to be toxic to the skin, nervous and reproductive systems, and respiratory tracts. No wonder I have a hard time breathing around perfume.
Synthetic Chemicals which are known to be carcinogenic.
Additives, Extenders, and Alcohols. Perhaps I should be drinking perfume instead.
Carrier Oils and Floral Waters. This, not to mention Toilet Water.
A multi-faceted kaleidoscope of ingredients. This from an ad.
Acetone, Benzaldehyde, Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Camphor, Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Methylene Chloride, a-Pinene, g-Terpinene, a-Terpineol. This from www.herc.org/news/perfume/risks.htm.
And, if you want to find out more about a specific perfume try the Perfume Encyclopedia at www.javaslublu.com.
But you needn’t worry about all this. Perfumes and other fragrances are regulated by the FDA, they should be safe enough to eat; or at least as safe as prescription drugs on the market.
Your Perfume is making me scentsless!
Book 3 My World of Air
Written by Dale Stubbart Blessed by Terry Stubbart
