Often one of the first things a consumer does when trying a personal care product is to smell it. If the product smells good the consumer is much more likely to want the product. Often the label on the product will give the illusion that the scent is natural. A picture of a flower or fruit leads the consumer to think that the jasmine scent must be from real jasmine. More often than not, this is simply not the case.
Most fragrances are of synthetic origin.
Manufacturers are not required to disclose the individual ingredients as they are considered trade secrets. Symptoms reported to the FDA include headaches, dizziness, allergic rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and skin irritation. Clinical observation proves fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes. Halifax, Nova Scotia has declared many scented products to be hazardous to public health and has therefore banned the wearing of all cosmetic fragrances in most indoor public places. Again, don t be fooled.