Remember, Fragrance Free Day is Friday, August 13th! For one day, we are asking folks to help spread awareness of the dangers associated with fragrance/chemicals in personal care and household cleaning products by pledging to go “fragrance free” via their social networks. http://www.odorandstainremover.com/wordpress/?p=454
We are hosting a live Q&A on Twitter with your’s truly, organic chemist Dr. Stephen Ziman and veterinarian holistic pet health expert Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM (http://www.drcarol.com/). Anyone with questions on the safety of products they’re using for personal care or household care use can Tweet them with the hashtag #fragrancefreeday on Friday, August 13 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST and have their question answered by one of the experts through SeaYu’s Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/seayu).
What started the idea of Fragrance Free day? Several studies have been published and we are spreading the word. The report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and Environmental Working Group, “Not So Sexy, the Health Risks of Secret Chemicals in Fragrances,” found 14 secret chemicals not listed on the labels that are associated with hormone disruption and allergic reactions, and many substances that have not been assessed for safety in personal care products. The study also notes that numerous other products used daily, such as shampoos, lotions, bath products, cleaning sprays, air fresheners and laundry and dishwashing detergents, also contain strongly scented, volatile ingredients that are hidden behind the word “fragrance.”
The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) has weighed in, too – they state that fragranced products – like air fresheners, fabric refreshers and traditional cleaning products -are one of the leading contributors to poor indoor air quality, which can lead to health issues.
Why is this even more important for animal lovers? “Animals have faster metabolisms and smaller lungs than humans, so not only are they processing harmful chemicals used in the home more quickly, they are also breathing them in at a faster rate,” said Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM “Because animals are closer to the ground, they are more often in direct contact with these harmful substances making Fragrance Free Day of special importance for pet owners everywhere.”
Key Facts
- Fragrance Free Day is Friday, August 13th, an social web event created to help spread awareness of the dangers of harsh chemicals and fragrance in personal care products
- Everyone can participate by pledging to go “Fragrance Free” for one day via their social networks (Twitter, Facebook, blogs etc.)
- From 12 pm – 1 pm EST on Friday, August 13th, experts will be answering questions via Twitter – questions should be sent with #fragrancefreeday on Twitter
Resources:
- Fragrance Free Day on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139865449376889&ref=ts
- Clean+Green by SeaYu on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seayu
- Dr. Carol on Twitter: http://twitter.com/carolonpets
- Clean+Green by SeaYu on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CleanandGreen
- Quincy Yu’s blog: http://www.odorandstainremover.com/wordpress/
- Clean+Green by SeaYu Website: http://www.odorandstainremover.com
- Dr. Carol’s Website: http://www.drcarol.com/
I hope anyone reading this blog spreads the word and joins us on Fragrance Free Day!
Quincy and Simon
