No one may die from simply smelling a fragrance but when sprayed onto or near the body there is risk of ingestion which could lead to this (we don't know either way). Also with the increasing risks of sensitisation because more and more people are allergic and sensitive then a persons skin may react quite badly in the same way people react to food and products. I can see where ur coming from tho maybe a warning is better than banning altogether but I did come across a toxicology report for a famous perfume and I was shocked so will never purchase it again
The problem with fragrance isn't potential danger to the wearer, but potential danger to the surrounding people. This is because unlike peanuts, fragrance is formulated to be volatile, hence it smells. I've personally had asthma attacks as a kid in response to a long elevator ride with a very heavily perfumed ladies. But no one has died sniffing perfume yet, and asthmatics carry inhalers with them at all times anyway. So I am against the kind of banning of perfume ingredients that's going on in Europe. And of course big brands will support this, this way the government is helping them rid of their competition. Its a smart short term business decision, although I do believe that it will bite them in the rear in a long run.
In this case I am more concerned for the "innocent bystanders" than for the perfume users. :)
The peanuts are for you, the perfume is also for other people. When you wear perfume, it is highly noticeable for anyone around you, who may or may not have the option of removing themselves.
And sadly, when people get used to their own perfumes, they get "immune" and apply more and more. So they walk around not knowing how strongly they smell.
I suffer from migraines, and I have literally had to get off a bus because of people overdoing it with perfume. Perfume in the wrong place and at the wrong time can trigger an attack which leaves me useless for up to three days (!) I can't begin to think of what it would be like for someone with asthma.
I seem to be alergic to one or a few of the common ingredients in perfume/. I have never worn it myself as just smelling it on other people is bad enough for me. Being stuck in a car or bus with someone wearing perfume makes me feel pretty ill. Selfishly I guess I'm pro the ban
I am allergic to many many things that are featured in Beauty products. However, of the many, I have only managed to isolate a few so far. Those ones I look for on labels to try and avoid wasted money when I have a severe reaction. Unfortunately, one of the things I have a strong reaction too, keeps slipping through the net because it can be known by more than 14 different names. Makes it very hard for me to purchase things. The reactions are horrible; varying from slight itching, raised bumps, to welts, severe swelling and weeping. Frankly, I'm grateful for anything that helps narrow down the range of ingredients that might affect me.
I think it's the EU gone bonkers, once again. I listen to Roja Dove speak at the V&A last week and he explained that Chanel No5 had to be changed because it had basil in it, which is now banned. You can eat it, but you can't spray it...mad.
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No one may die from simply smelling a fragrance but when sprayed onto or near the body there is risk of ingestion which could lead to this (we don't know either way). Also with the increasing risks of sensitisation because more and more people are allergic and sensitive then a persons skin may react quite badly in the same way people react to food and products. I can see where ur coming from tho maybe a warning is better than banning altogether but I did come across a toxicology report for a famous perfume and I was shocked so will never purchase it again
The problem with fragrance isn't potential danger to the wearer, but potential danger to the surrounding people. This is because unlike peanuts, fragrance is formulated to be volatile, hence it smells. I've personally had asthma attacks as a kid in response to a long elevator ride with a very heavily perfumed ladies. But no one has died sniffing perfume yet, and asthmatics carry inhalers with them at all times anyway.
So I am against the kind of banning of perfume ingredients that's going on in Europe.
And of course big brands will support this, this way the government is helping them rid of their competition. Its a smart short term business decision, although I do believe that it will bite them in the rear in a long run.
In this case I am more concerned for the "innocent bystanders" than for the perfume users. :)
The peanuts are for you, the perfume is also for other people. When you wear perfume, it is highly noticeable for anyone around you, who may or may not have the option of removing themselves.
And sadly, when people get used to their own perfumes, they get "immune" and apply more and more. So they walk around not knowing how strongly they smell.
I suffer from migraines, and I have literally had to get off a bus because of people overdoing it with perfume. Perfume in the wrong place and at the wrong time can trigger an attack which leaves me useless for up to three days (!)
I can't begin to think of what it would be like for someone with asthma.
I seem to be alergic to one or a few of the common ingredients in perfume/. I have never worn it myself as just smelling it on other people is bad enough for me. Being stuck in a car or bus with someone wearing perfume makes me feel pretty ill. Selfishly I guess I'm pro the ban
I am allergic to many many things that are featured in Beauty products. However, of the many, I have only managed to isolate a few so far. Those ones I look for on labels to try and avoid wasted money when I have a severe reaction. Unfortunately, one of the things I have a strong reaction too, keeps slipping through the net because it can be known by more than 14 different names.
Makes it very hard for me to purchase things. The reactions are horrible; varying from slight itching, raised bumps, to welts, severe swelling and weeping.
Frankly, I'm grateful for anything that helps narrow down the range of ingredients that might affect me.
I think it's the EU gone bonkers, once again. I listen to Roja Dove speak at the V&A last week and he explained that Chanel No5 had to be changed because it had basil in it, which is now banned. You can eat it, but you can't spray it...mad.
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