Here is some mind blowing info for you: Smell ya Later... ~The fragrance industry, projects global sales of $40 billion this year. ~Just in the USA, the candle industry brings in over $2.3 BILLION a year, that does not even include candle accessories!
~1/3 of the candle sales take place during the holiday season. We are in that season! Have you noticed everywhere you go smells of pumpkin and spice and trees and candy canes?
~"For a person who lights a candle every day for years or just uses them frequently, inhalation of these dangerous pollutants drifting in the air could contribute to the development of health risks like cancer, common allergies and even asthma," says lead researcher and chemistry professor Dr. Ruhullah Massoudi.
***Instead of burning a candle that smells good try diffusing this blend to smell good and support wellness in your body.
MULLED CIDER <-click ...benefits of diffusing these oils: this combo will jump start your immune system, increase circulation and energy! If you are a person who uses a Young Living diffuser, will you help out by sharing something about this blend or one of these oils or how ditching synthetic fragrances has changed you?
~Chloroform was found in tests of fabric softeners: EPA's 1991 study.
~A study completed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found that household air fresheners contained toxic, volatile organic compounds. These compounds are carcinogenic, and include things such as phthalate esters. Numerous health problems can occur when a person is exposed to these compounds. Some of the common symptoms include asthma, reproductive problems, diarrhea, earaches, headaches and depression. By using air fresheners of any kind, you are exposing your family to a bunch of health problems. These symptoms might not develop immediately, but the toxic compounds can build up in the body over time and cause long-term health issues. This is why we see detox symptoms when you start diffusing Young Living Essential oils as it is the essential oils job to clean your cell receptor sites of toxic chemicals that are built up over time!
~Glade Plug ins receive an F rating from EWG.org for their toxic ingredients. If you have plug ins, please, I beg you, go throw them away!
After you pitch those plug ins and fabric softeners, try this blend in your diffuser!
AUTUMN SPICE <- click is great for circulation, digestion and respiratory. Is emotionally uplifting yet relaxing.
How has ditching synthetic fragrances has changed you?