Scented products can contain a variety of ingredients, some of which may have negative health effects. Here is a breakdown of the information found in the search results:
Positive:
- One of the search results provides product information for Versace Eros for Men 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, but it does not contain any details about the ingredients or materials.
Negative:
- Many scented products contain "fragrance" or "parfum," which are umbrella terms that refer to all the compounds and chemicals that comprise a products fragrance. Typically, this is dozens of ingredients, and companies are not required to disclose the individual fragrance elements as the fragrance "blend" is considered proprietary information.
- The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the self-regulating global representative body of the fragrance industry, meaning they set their own safety standards and regulations. However, many of these chemicals lack substantial research and safety data, and some have been associated with serious negative health effects.
- Fragrance is linked to allergies, asthma, and other respiratory concerns, hormone disruptions, and may be linked to reproductive issues.
- Formaldehyde is a chemical used in many household products and building materials, including some air fresheners, and its also used as a fungicide, disinfectant, and preservative in medical labs. It has been linked to negative health effects.
Ingredients or materials:
- "Fragrance" or "parfum" on an ingredient list is not technically an individual ingredient or chemical but rather an umbrella term that refers to all the compounds and chemicals that comprise a products fragrance.
- Over six thousand organic chemicals are known as fragrance ingredients for personal care and household products, and they have been clustered into chemical class-based groups.
- Manufacturers do not volunteer information regarding fragrance ingredients, which prevents physicians from performing reliable tests or providing accurate diagnoses.
In summary, scented products can contain a variety of ingredients, some of which may have negative health effects. Fragrance is an umbrella term that refers to all the compounds and chemicals that comprise a products fragrance, and companies are not required to disclose the individual fragrance elements. Some of the chemicals used in fragrances lack substantial research and safety data, and some have been associated with serious negative health effects.
