Type: Toxin
Name: Fragrance (Parfum)
RDA: 0
Importance- to Body:
Toxin: Skin, Eyes, Respiratory System, Other
Distribution- in Body:
Skin, Eyes, Respiratory System
Excess Effects:
Allergic Reactions, Skin Reactions, Damage to Organs from Inhalation
Deficiency Effects:
None Listed
Food Sources:
None Listed
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
Body Wash, Body Lotion, Deodorant, Makeup, Makeup Wipes, Skin Toners, Perfumes, Exfoliants, Sunscreen, Shampoo, Soap, Detergents, Toothpaste
Supplemental information:
Derived from Petroleum (crude oil), be aware “Fragrance” can stand for more than 3,000 ingredients!
Works Cited
Price, Annie. “Liver Tumors, Brain & Kidney Damage, Weird Allergy-Like Symptoms & Headaches Linked to Candle & Shampoo Ingredients.” Dr. Axe, Dr. Axe, 15 Mar. 2018, draxe.com/dangers-synthetic-scents/.
An aroma compound, also known as an odorant, aroma, fragrance, or flavor, is a chemical compound that has a smell or odor. A chemical compound has a smell or odor when it is sufficiently volatile to be transported to the olfactory system in the upper part of the nose.
Generally molecules meeting this specification have molecular weights of less than 300. Flavors affect both the sense of taste and smell, whereas fragrances affect only smell. Flavors tend to be naturally occurring, and fragrances tend to be synthetic.
Aroma compounds can be found in food, wine, spices, floral scent, perfumes, fragrance oils, and essential oils. For example, many form biochemically during the ripening of fruits and other crops. In wines, most form as byproducts of fermentation. Also, many of the aroma compounds play a significant role in the production of flavorants, which are used in the food service industry to flavor, improve, and generally increase the appeal of their products.
An odorizer may add a detectable odor to a dangerous odorless substance, like propane, natural gas, or hydrogen, as a safety measure.