Virtually all organizations that are concerned with respiratory health list fragrances as triggers. Other studies have also shown perfumes to be triggers for asthma and a recent German case study documents occupational asthma caused by exposure to perfumes. Neurological Effects Fragrances are also known triggers for headaches and migraines. They can also have sedative effects. In one study fragrance chemicals acted on receptors in the brain in a similar manner as alcohol and tobacco effecting mood and function.
Olfactory pathways provide a direct route to the brain for toxic substances.
Some fragrance materials can be toxic to the nervous system. Reproductive Concerns Citral is a common fragrance material. It and other fragrance materials have been found to have estrogenic properties. Com is provided by ConsumerAffairs. Com is an independent service not affiliated with any government agency.