And you thought that the fragrance you just sprayed on your neck stayed there! No, not for long. That fragrance becomes a part of you whether you like it or not. Is it health hazard? That depends on your view. The FDA has been tracking reports on perfume-related health concerns for quite some time, and for more on that, click on the link below:
FDA/CFSAN: Consumer Complaints about Cosmetic Products
There is also a quiz that you can take to test your knowledge on cosmetics:
It's estimated that 5.72 million people have skin allergies directly related to fragrance use. As people become more exposed to fragrances it seems that people become more sensitized. It's now believed that 1-2% of the population worldwide has a skin-related allergy to fragrance. I suppose that in some way the chemicals in fragrances can break down the natural barriers of protection that the skin has (called keratin).
This barrier is waterproof, and perfumes can change the surface tension of the skin, making it more absorbent. The more your body is exposed to the perfume, the more vulnerable your skin can become to the irritant or chemical in the perfume. Your skin absorbs the perfume and your immune system, through your blood vessels and lymph glands, absorbs it also. The perfume could slowly work on your immune system over long periods of time weakening your immune system so that you become more susceptible to various illnesses.
There is a very good article on this idea written by Betty Bridges titled: Fragrance: Emerging Health and Environmental Concerns published in the Flavour and Fragrance Journal. To read that, click on the link below:
For more information on skin, contact dermatitis, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome, and skin/cosmetics allergies, click on these links:
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