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DAH's avatar

I am allergic to fragrance and it is very difficult going out in public or to someone else's house because of it. How are we to navigate that which we cannot control? A business is not going to change their practices for me, nor would I feel comfortable asking someone else to get rid of the fragrances in their home if I am merely a visitor.

Dr. Z & Mama Z's avatar

Exactly, which is why it is so important that we make sure our home is as clean as possible and free of these toxins. Outside our home we lose that control.

Aris Nakos's avatar

The lilial example is the one that should travel farther than it does.

Banned across the EU in 2022 as a reproductive toxicant, still available here under nothing but the word fragrance.

That is the whole US/EU gap in one ingredient.

Dr. Z & Mama Z's avatar

So true and appreciate your comment. Putting it up on the article now! :)

Tine Van Der Meer's avatar

In this reirement annex nursing home, here in Brazil, fortunately I have no complaints, except for an air freshener when there is a new cleaning lady, and when I perceive something has been used, I tell them I'm allergic to chemicals, so soon thereafter it's ok again! Thank you for letting us know!

Dr. Z & Mama Z's avatar

Yes, we need to be more vocal about our sensitivities to these chemicals. Well done!

Liza's avatar

Thank you for all this info in one place! I even learned a couple new things after reading this basic info for the past 8 years.

And thank you for proofreading your post. Not one typo! So refreshing! 🤣😍 (my pet peeve - no proofreading and now even worse - letting AI do it for you - usually leads to at least one typo/grammar/spelling mistakes. 😬)

Have a blessed day!! Love your stuff!!

Dr. Z & Mama Z's avatar

Thank you, Liza. Really appreciate your comment, and I'm sure there's a typo or two in there. We try our best. :)