Episode 419: Fragrance: The New Second Hand Smoke?

Did you know that fragrance added to many household and personal care products can be harmful to your health? Want to know about sneaky sources of fragrance and our favorite safer alternatives? Curious how you can protect yourself and your family members when exposed to synthetic fragrances? Tune in to hear us discuss the dangers of synthetic fragrance and how you can avoid it in your household.    In this episode, we discuss the many problematic ingredients that can make up “fragrance”. These ingredients are unregulated and can lead to health concerns from cancer to neurological conditions to respiratory issues and beyond. Learn what do look for on ingredient labels, which products are the worst offenders, and our favorite safe alternatives.    Also in this episode:  Episode 116 Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload What is fragrance? What are the problematic ingredients in synthetic fragrances? How often are we exposed? Worst offenders when it comes to fragrance Human Health Impact of FragranceDo Synthetic Fragrances in Personal Care and Household Products Impact Indoor Air Quality and Pose Health Risks? Environmental Working Group Skin DeepHealthy Living App Alternatives we loveToups and Co use code ALIMILLERRD Branch Basics use code ALIMILLERRD Slow North Candles Primally Pure Avalon Hair Care Cult and King Hair Care Super Clean Everyday Oil Better perfume brandsHenry Rose Perfume Dime Beauty Esas How to mitigate fragrance exposureDetox Packs Cellular Antiox Air Doctor use code ALIMILLERRD   Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com