This is the #1 reason why I love oils. With all of the health concerns we have today that were non existent 20-50 years ago we have to be asking ourselves why. We can not just accept that it is the way it is. Something has changed and its worth researching. A company can list the word fragrance on the ingredient label without disclosing what ingredients are in the “fragrance”. Most synthetic fragrances are full of toxic chemicals. Women are hit hardest with this because we use SO MANY things that contain fragrance. Start paying attention as you get ready in the morning. Every single thing you put on your body and on your face has fragrance in it. Thousands of chemicals.

With essential oils there is no frangrance ingredient. Its the plant or tree that causes the smell and its 100% real, natural, from the earth.

We have to change the way we do things if we want these sicknesses and illnesses to stop. My goal is to tell as many people as possible about this crap. So many do not know. Our labeling is allowed to deceive us. The words PURE, ALL NATURAL are marketing ploys and mean nothing.

I am linking some articles below with more info. But please at the end of the day I encourage you to do your own research.

Five ‘Must-Knows’ on the Dangers of Synthetic Fragrance

Dangers of Synthetic Scents Include Cancer, Asthma and Kidney Damage

And here is another one to read too…notice what is said about essential oils.

I am not a scientist or a medical professional but I do have an opinion. You have to know what oils to use and how. Young Living does a phenomenal job of educating. Certain dilutions are necessary for particular oils. I will choose my lavender from Young Living over some fake pretend crap lavender in a cheap candle or cleaning product. As with anything we have to use our God given common sense.

Childrens Environmental Health Network-FAQs

At the end of the day there are truths. Our kids have more health issues, we have more health issues and something is causing it. We are exposed to way too many chemicals in smells and processed foods. We are on more medications than ever before for health and mental diagnoses.

edited to add: above all else listen to your body! We have been mostly fake fragrance free since February. I have come across certain cleaning products etc and once that smell hit my nose it made me gag and I could feel something different in my head. Our bodies are marvelous wonders…pay attention to what it tells you.