Perfume Allergies
Although in ancient times perfume was merely the distillation of floral essences, perfume of today is created with both synthetic chemicals and natural sources derived from animals and botanical.
Individuals can experience health issues when using or being around others who use perfume as well as those who suffer from perfume allergies. Since the formulas used to make perfume are industrial secrets, manufacturers are not required to list components of their perfumes, so they list them as fragrance on their labels.
Not knowing exactly what may be in any particular perfume leaves doctors lacking information they need to determine what is causing an allergic reaction or what may pose a health risk to some people.
Here is a list of some ingredients that may or not be in any particular perfume:
- Benzaldehyde
- Benzyl acetate
- Benzyl alcohol
- Camphor
- Ethanol
- Ethyl acetate, which is on n EPA Hazardous Waste list
- Limonene
- Linalool
- a-Pinene
- g-Terpinen
- a-Terpineol
Some of these chemicals can make people ill, and they may suffer from these symptoms or illnesses that can be caused by using or being in close contact with someone wearing perfume:
- Rashes
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Sever headaches
- Nausea
- Central Nervous System disorders
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Impaired vision
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritation of the eyes or upper respiratory tract
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Uncontrollable coughing or sneezing
- any other numerous reactions depending upon the person and the chemical that is irritating them
Keep in mind when wearing perfume and cologne, especially a designer perfume , that it’s not the scent that’s triggering an allergic reaction, but a chemical in the perfume.
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