what's in an essential oil?
for most other essential oils, the answer is a lot of harmful chemicals.
Most car fresheners and home reed diffusers as well as several scent based products contain harmful synthetic chemicals. These chemicals can stay suspended in the air, trapped in your home and car. The EPA lists a number of possible adverse effects of exposure to these elements.
phthalates
a 2007 NRDC study tested 14 air freshener products, and while none put phthalates on their lists of ingredients, all of the tested products had them.
formaldehyde
formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas used in making building materials and many household products including significant amounts in many air fresheners.
parabens
parabens are synthetic chemicals in a variety of household products. the most common parabens are methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben.
Health Related Issues:
- reproductive issues
- birth defects
- liver damage
- kidney damage
- lung damage
Health Related Issues:
- can cause cancer
- asthma
- wheezing
- eye, nose, & throat issues
Health Related Issues:
- disrupt hormone functions
- can cause tumors
For more information on the harmful effects of phthalates, click here to visit the cdc’s factsheet page.
For more information on the harmful effects of formaldehyde, click here to visit the cdc’s factsheet page.
For more information on the harmful effects of parabens, click here to visit the cdc’s factsheet page
Kissmi Scent’s Promise
Purity and quality, equally important. Why is quality so important to us? Because at Kissmi Scents we view our relationship with our customers as the foundation of our company. And without trust, there is no relationship. We’ve made it our goal to stand out from the crowd. Our products are made with essential oil + fragrance blends, so you don’t have to worry about what you’re breathing in. Our scents contain no parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, dea, mineral oil, petroleum, propylene, or dichlorobenzene. None of the bad stuff, just good.