Name Fragrance Description Fragrance is an umbrella term that refers to proprietary blends of chemicals used to impart scent to cosmetic items. There is a list of more than 3000 different chemicals that can be included in fragrance. One main issue with fragrance is that it commonly contains chemicals from a class called phthalates. Phthalates are linked to birth defects, endocrine disruption, cancer, allergies, and environmental toxicity. There are other undisclosed and unknown chemicals in a product that contains fragrance. Benefits Imparts scent to products Considerations • Endocrine disruption
A number of fragrance chemicals are linked with endocrine disruption and xenoestrogenic activity. • Allergies/Asthma
Synthetic fragrances can trigger allergies and asthma. • Neurotoxicity
Some fragrance chemicals display neurotoxic effects. • Environmental Toxicity
Many fragrance chemicals are persistent in the environment. • Developmental Issues
Certain chemicals used in fragrance have been linked to altering pubertal development. Synonyms parfum
perfume
Aroma Research Sources https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935117311003?via%3Dihub https://ifrafragrance.org/priorities/ingredients/ifra-transparency-list
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1521690X21000968 Summary Avoid.
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