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58. Since forever, most scents didn't have VOC's and lots of other toxic chemicals

Thu Dec 25, 2025, 04:00 PM

Dec 25

Just like how our food is now so adulterated and crap so are many cosmetics, perfumes etc. We are so screwed - putting toxic chemicals on our bodies and clothes.

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I for won do not understand the current trend towards "scent" laundering [View all] NotHardly Dec 24 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author yorkster Dec 24 #1

I even like some perfumes, but can't stand yorkster Dec 24 #2

Especially Gain ProfessorGAC Dec 25 #25

I've always wondered about the environmental aspects of "scent-beads" jmbar2 Dec 25 #38

Probably Not ProfessorGAC Dec 25 #44

I respect your scientific knowledge! jmbar2 Dec 25 #46

No matter how obscure and specialized... 3catwoman3 Dec 25 #64

I was in California EarthAbides Dec 25 #53

Bounce packaging was intense. BadgerKid Dec 25 #77

I absolutely hate that toxic shit. diane in sf Dec 24 #3

What Toxic Shit? ProfessorGAC Dec 25 #45

European product safety standards have identified toxic compounds in scents. jmbar2 Dec 25 #47

Phthalates, parabens, synthetic musks, VOCs, terpines, benzene, aldehyde etc womanofthehills Dec 25 #54

I have a theory about how these stories develop, it goes like this BootinUp Dec 25 #69

Things to consider jmbar2 Dec 25 #71

Connecting dots is fun. But I think people need to pay more attention to how their BootinUp Dec 25 #73

I hate scented detergent. Mz Pip Dec 24 #4

All stores now sell FREE of scent laundry detergent womanofthehills Dec 25 #55

chill, man. while you are entitled to your personal preference and/or aversion ... stopdiggin Dec 24 #5

Actually, about 30% of the population ihas adverse health effects or irritation from scented products. jmbar2 Dec 24 #9

Bullshit. Sorry for your (individual) difficulties stopdiggin Dec 25 #13

That was a big leap to dishwashing liquid and deodorant... jmbar2 Dec 25 #18

the OP is literal a rant against scented laundry detergent stopdiggin Dec 25 #19

my guess is that the OP has greater sensitivity to scented stuff than we do. CTyankee Dec 25 #24

Not really. Ms. Toad Dec 25 #33

I am allergic to some chemical drying accelerants. haele Dec 25 #40

You've got me thinking... jmbar2 Dec 25 #42

There is plenty of evidence that fragrances lower air quality and pose health risks. femmedem Dec 25 #49

the question isn't whether fragrence(s) are 'detectible' (Duh!) stopdiggin Dec 25 #52

Would you call a peanut allergy a "preference"? RockCreek Dec 25 #57

no. nor would I have any expectation that other people were going to stop using/consuming them stopdiggin Dec 25 #59

So you have never been on an airplane when people were asked not to consume any RockCreek Dec 25 #67

Is that what my post said ? stopdiggin Dec 25 #74

The difference is, if I eat peanuts in a restaurant, it doesn't affect anyone else. femmedem Dec 25 #68

and therefore people cannot wear fragrance to a restaurant? stopdiggin Dec 25 #75

I have literally never been to a clinic, school, hospital, theater, or office Ms. Toad Dec 25 #31

My dentist's office has a sign at the entrance saying it's a fragrance-free office femmedem Dec 25 #50

When I was in the hospital for surgery fo a broken leg womanofthehills Dec 25 #60

It's the musk scents that hit me that way. n/t Ms. Toad Dec 25 #78

My husband has asthma. The last time we visited a local gallery we had to leave femmedem Dec 25 #35

Wrong - so many people now have sensitivity to even tiny scents womanofthehills Dec 25 #56

Since forever, most scents didn't have VOC's and lots of other toxic chemicals womanofthehills Dec 25 #58

as predicted - we now break out the 'nasty chemicals' line of argument stopdiggin Dec 25 #76

I really admire your attempt to put things in perspective Wifes husband Friday #79

I buy unscented everything. bamagal62 Dec 24 #6

I had bad multiple chemical sensitivity for yrs womanofthehills Dec 25 #63

My experience has been similar jmbar2 Dec 25 #72

Agree completely, from someone who is allergic to many cheap perfumes and colognes. Bev54 Dec 24 #7

It's kind of pricey, too. Morbius Dec 24 #8

Actually, you have to pay more for unscented products. Ms. Toad Dec 25 #29

I stand in the laundry aisle and open every type of product I want to buy and smell it. Marie Marie Dec 24 #10

We have lots of chemically sensitive people in our community because it wasn't used for farming. summer_in_TX Dec 24 #11

Wow - what a wonderful church to construct such a safe space jmbar2 Dec 25 #17

I have asthma and when my mother went out someplace special, she always wore perfume Rhiannon12866 Dec 25 #12

I'm very sensitive to scents James48 Dec 25 #14

I was allergic to my fifth grade teacher. Intractable Dec 25 #15

Remember sachet? It was put in with your clothes in a drawer. Nice, light scent, not overdone.... CTyankee Dec 25 #16

Scented garbage bags are the worst. milestogo Dec 25 #20

"Scent" laundering has a very long history jmowreader Dec 25 #21

I don't have sensitivities, nor am I a "super-smeller" Nittersing Dec 25 #22

Has something changed? Polybius Dec 25 #23

I agree, for people with allergies it can become unbearable and detrimental to their health. Irish_Dem Dec 25 #26

What Trend Are You Talking About? ProfessorGAC Dec 25 #27

I don't agree Mossfern Dec 25 #34

Post removed Post removed Dec 25 #43

Did somebody say something mean? Mossfern Dec 25 #51

I didn't see it either, but my guess is that it's about you saying "toilet waters" Polybius Friday #80

Ah Mossfern Friday #81

This message was self-deleted by its author womanofthehills Dec 25 #65

"Health Effects of Fragrance Exposure "- 34% of US responders womanofthehills Dec 25 #66

Wool dryer balls are awesome and work better for me than dryer sheets with no odor, static Ziggysmom Dec 25 #28

I use wool dryer balls Niagara Dec 25 #37

I experience the same misbehaving with mine. Also my cats love them! They steal them Ziggysmom Dec 25 #48

I'm glad to know it's not just me that they misbehave for Niagara Dec 25 #70

Off topic but tangential: scented and flavored dental floss hvn_nbr_2 Dec 25 #30

I had a bad skin reaction to scented dryer sheets. QED Dec 25 #32

Makes me sneeze. viva la Dec 25 #36

I sincerely doubt that venting about it will have any lasting impact. BootinUp Dec 25 #39

It's gross. Thankfully more and more people are going free and clear. Unscented options are the way to go. Blues Heron Dec 25 #41

It was way worse when powdered detergents were common. GoCubsGo Dec 25 #61

Scenting everything! mamacita75 Dec 25 #62