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Everyone likes that divine scent of air fresheners. However their sweet aroma can cause a number of health problems.
According to the EWG (Environmental Working Group) air fresheners cause developmental and reproductive toxicity, skin irritation, skin allergies, respiratory problems, asthma and even lung cancer.
Using air fresheners is like smoking. Air fresheners cause lung cancer
Did you know that air freshener manufacturers, like tobacco companies, do not disclose all the ingredients they use in their products?
The truth is that over 600 additives are used in cigarette manufacturing and more than 3,000 synthetic chemicals are used in air freshener production.
That’s terrifying!
When you see the word “fragrance” on an ingredient list, it means a blend of hundreds of harmful chemicals.
In short – sprays contain the same ingredients as cigarettes
Eleven additives are commonly found in both cigarettes and aerosol air fresheners.
Seven of these synthetic chemicals cause cancer, two are toxic to our cardiovascular system and the remaining two additives are toxic to our reproductive system.
Let’s take a closer look at these additives:
Benzaldehyde: pulmonary, eye and skin irritant, as well as a neurotoxin.
Geraniol: pulmonary, eye and skin irritant, also causes systemic toxicity and allergies.
Ethyl acetate: pulmonary, eye and skin irritant. Causes neurotoxicity and reproductive/developmental toxicity.
Butylphenyl methylpropional: pulmonary, eye and skin irritant, as well as an immunotoxin and allergen.
Methylpyrrolidone: accumulates in our system, is toxic to our immune system, a systemic toxin for non-reproductive organs.
It triggers allergies, can cause irritation to the lungs, eyes and skin, and is classified as having “increased skin absorption”.
Propylene glycol: causes accumulation in our system, toxic to our immune system, a systemic toxin for non-reproductive organs.
It triggers allergies, can also cause cancer and is classified as having “increased skin absorption”.
It is also a very strong pulmonary, eye and skin irritant.
“Fragrance”: this is one of three ingredients disclosed, in reality it is also an allergen, immunotoxin and neurotoxin.
Fragrances can contain over 3,000 ingredients. Some have never been tested for safety.
Acetaldehyde: is a strong immunotoxin, toxic to our reproductive health, a systemic toxin for non-reproductive organs and a potent carcinogen. It is also a strong irritant to the lungs, eyes and skin.
Rid your body of these toxins
Sprays cause lung cancer, and that is the main reason you need to detoxify.
The best and most economical way to detoxify your body is by taking spirulina .
According to numerous studies spirulina supports healthy detoxification of accumulated toxins in the body by binding to them directly. This way these toxins are naturally eliminated from our body through its excretory processes.
Use essential oil instead
The most natural and best way to purify the air in your home is to diffuse some of your favorite essential oils, which will also have some healing benefits.
It will also improve your mood and support your immune system.
