We do have scented candles at home, air fresheners in the car, bedroom and house anywhere and we often used it regularly without knowing the common side effects it will bring to our system. I found out that using this plug-in deodorizers can causes allergies and even asthma. In a recent study conducted by Emory University in Atlanta, people who are exposed in certain chemicals of these diffusers are at risk of developing asthma and other health problems.
"Many scented air freshener products contain harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, benzene and limonene, which are known to trigger asthma and other respiratory symptoms, as well as eye irritation, bone damage and leukemia. They also contain various other toxic ingredients like benzyl alcohol, camphor and others. Even some scented products labeled "natural" contain harmful ingredients like phthalates that can build up in the liver and fatty tissue over time. Phthalate exposure is linked to low sperm counts and reproductive damage."
The problem is we are using this kind of product without knowing the effect it will bring to us. Nowadays, people are becoming exposed to highly chemical products and a number of cancer cases are climbing up, sad to say.
"Many scented air freshener products contain harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, benzene and limonene, which are known to trigger asthma and other respiratory symptoms, as well as eye irritation, bone damage and leukemia. They also contain various other toxic ingredients like benzyl alcohol, camphor and others. Even some scented products labeled "natural" contain harmful ingredients like phthalates that can build up in the liver and fatty tissue over time. Phthalate exposure is linked to low sperm counts and reproductive damage."
The problem is we are using this kind of product without knowing the effect it will bring to us. Nowadays, people are becoming exposed to highly chemical products and a number of cancer cases are climbing up, sad to say.