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7 Reasons to Switch to Natural Perfumes for a Healthier Scent Experience

7 Reasons to Turn to Natural Perfumes for a Healthier Scent Experience

In today's world, where we're increasingly aware of what we put on and into our bodies, it's no surprise that natural perfumes are gaining popularity. Traditional perfumes, laden with synthetic chemicals, are slowly being swapped out for their…

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Natural Perfumes for Eco-Conscious Consumers

From ancient times to modern tech-savvy civilizations, perfumes have played an essential role in human cultures. In recent years, we have seen a significant transformation in the fragrance market, where a small number of companies are producing…

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A New Ethical Standard Towards Perfume Consumers
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Fragrantica interview with AbdesSalaam Attar by Naheed Shoukat Ali 08/30/11 12:17:00 For most people the only factor that determines their purchase of a perfume is that they like the smell of it. However, more people every year ask…

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Are There Perfumes Without Chemicals?

Chemicals can be naturally occurring or man-made. We will need to differentiate between man-made synthetic chemicals, that are found to be toxic and harmful, and those yielded from natural origins, that are found to be environment friendly, as well as beneficial for human well-being.

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The Dark Side of ‘Clean Perfumes’: another Fragrant Deception

Many clean perfumes are marketed as being composed of natural ingredients. However, the reality is far from what is portrayed! Many clean perfumes still contain a significant amount of synthetic ingredients, albeit in smaller quantities compared to traditional perfumes. These synthetic chemicals are often used together with a small amount of natural fragrances, giving the illusion of naturalness.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Natural Niche Perfumery: A Journey toward Clean Fragrances

The world of natural niche perfumery offers an exquisite array of scents that cater to diverse preferences and moods. The first step in this olfactory adventure is to immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of fragrances, allowing your senses to dance through a myriad of notes and accords.

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Essential Oils for Flu

Getting the flu or its symptoms every so often isn’t uncommon, particularly during seasonal changes. Flu viruses are continuously evolving, making it harder to treat them at home, and sometimes could be life-threatening. The use of essential…

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Side Effects of Chemical Perfumes

Perfumes have historically been used for distinctive pleasant smells that make us feel relaxed and rejuvenated. But the side effects of chemical perfumes have become a major concern nowadays since the vast majority of perfumes are made from hazardous chemicals. Therefore, they are found to be associated with various health complications ranging from asthma to skin allergies to even cancer.

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Autism and Perfume

Autism and perfume have been found closely linked. While certain synthetic perfumes and the ingredients they contain may play an important role in the development of autism, some natural perfumes have been described to have noticeable positive effects in the treatment and management of autism.

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9 Reasons to Switch to Natural Perfumes

Scents are directly linked to our emotions and wellnesses. They have been found to be closely associated with our history and cultures for thousands of years. With the growing consequences of the health hazards of synthetic ingredients globally,…

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What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?

What does hypoallergenic mean? FDA stated that "There’re no Federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term ‘hypoallergenic’. The term means whatever a particular company wants it to mean. Manufacturers of cosmetics labeled as hypoallergenic are not required to submit substantiation of their hypoallergenicity claims to FDA."

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Toxic Chemicals in Perfumes

The sense of smell is closely linked to our feelings and emotions. A specific perfume may remind you of your best moment in life, or the scent of warm yummy spices may remind your feeling with your favorite holiday baking. If you ask your…

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Why Phthalates in Perfumes are Dangerous?

Phthalates in Perfumes are Dangerous? Due to laws that protect perfume manufacturers from sharing "trade secrets", most perfumes sold commercially are packed with harmful chemicals that aren’t listed individually on the ingredient label. Instead, these fatal chemicals are simply covered by the term "fragrance" – an umbrella word that could mean a variety of different ingredients and hide the actual one.

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Natural Perfumes Benefits

Wearing natural perfume is one of the most traditional luxuries which has been used since ancient ages. In the early days, perfumes were made truly based on natural ingredients, and physicians used natural fragrance oils to prepare diverse types of medicines. Aromatherapy benefits: Natural perfumes or essential oils have been used for therapeutic purposes for centuries. Most natural fragrance oils have significant healing properties that are effective in improving the body, mind, and soul.

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Non-Toxic Perfumes

A non-toxic perfume is simply a perfume that is free from any toxic ingredients such as synthetic alcohol, aroma chemicals that may harm you. Non-toxic perfumes are typically made from natural ingredients using only aromatic materials that are directly extracted from natural flora and fauna.

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions on natural perfumes

Natural ingredients are typically extracts of plant or animal resources. It can be essential oils, tinctures, absolutes, concretes, infusions, or resins. Natural ingredients in perfume don’t include any synthetic or chemical substances. In botanical natural perfumes, plant raw materials like flowers, roots, stems, seeds, leaves, resins, and woods are used.