18: Perfume to Poison: The Dangers of Fragrance and Healthier Alternatives for Your Home
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Join the Gym Rats in discussing how scents effect our health and how we can find healthier alternatives to purchase or to make at home. Ever wondered what ingredients are used to create the fragrance in your perfume, candles, laundry detergent, wall plugins, etc? Well Arielle and Haley break down some of the common materials found in these products, what we know about their manufacturing and their effects on our health. Between carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, and others, learn how you can shop smarter and create delicious holiday scents out of natural ingredients that don't negatively impact your health and positively impact your nose!
Mentioned Resources:
EWG Skin Deep
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
ThinkDirty
https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/
Trash Panda
https://www.trashpandaapp.com/
Home made scents:
https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/06/homemade-air-fresheners.html
Make your own candles:
https://nestingwithgrace.com/easiest-way-to-make-candles-non-toxic/
Find your hosts:
Arielle Bloom
@arielle_bloom
Haley Heaton
@balanced.living.co
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