The Dangers of Fragrances

Show summary:

Johann Kellerer, the author of the very enlightening book, Perfume, The Hidden Bane of Your Health talks about the dangers of perfume and fragrances and how these toxic chemicals can negatively affect health. He gives an overview of the fragrance industry and explains the different types of fragrances and how they are manufactured. Johann also shares his tips and advice on how to avoid fragrances and what you can use instead.

What you’ll learn:

How the fragrance industry has transformed over the years into what is now a chemically-processed, billion-dollar industry.
The different types of fragrances and what products you can find them in, including the most dangerous types of fragranced products you can find in your home.
Why your natural scent is important when finding the right partner.
How fragrances are manufactured, both natural and synthetic, and the chemicals which are used to make fragrances.
Whether “green” products are a better alternative and what to look out for on a product label in able to identify fragrances and perfumes.
The long-term health complications associated with using perfumes and fragrances, and how these toxic chemicals negatively affect the body.
How to avoid fragrances and what alternatives you can use instead.

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Guest Bio:

Johann Kellerer founded his UK nonprofit association Perfume.info in 2017 and at the end of 2019, he published the findings in his book “Perfume, the Hidden Bane of Your Health” to provide information about the dangers of fragrances. His book has proved a huge success and been translated and published in many countries across the world.