Staying Safe from Toxic Fragrances

While awareness of artificial beauty products is on the rise, synthetic fragrances are still a big part of the beauty industry. Artificial scents, also known as synthetic fragrances, are mixtures of various complex chemical compounds that are designed to resemble natural scents.

What is of incredible importance is the connection between fragrances and the way our brain processes and perceives them. This is because scent is the only one of our senses that goes straight to our limbic system in our brain.

Has it ever happened to you to stumble upon a fragrance you used to wear and to be brought back to the emotions and feelings of that time? Our brain retains information and links scent to emotion. There are several scientific studies underway that say scent can be linked directly to mood and memory.

It is with this in mind that we should be mindful about the fragrances we select for our daily use, keeping in mind the way toxic ingredients could impact our physical and mental health.

What are Synthetic Fragrances?

What sets synthetic fragrances apart from natural fragrances is the high amount of toxic compounds they are made of.

Phthalates are used to prolong the shelf life of fragrances to also make them last longer on your skin. The long term effect of these chemicals is toxic, as they make part of a family of synthetic chemicals that are also used as softeners to make plastics more flexible and durable.
Parabens are used as preservatives to prevent microbial growth. They are easily absorbed by the skin, which makes their presence in beauty products such as perfumes and deodorants menacing in their long term use.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are gasses emitted from certain solids or liquids, including many artificial fragrance ingredients. They are present in aerosol products such as deodorants and perfumes, and also present a negative risk to the atmosphere and the environment. Some volatile organic compounds are: Ethanol, acetone, benzene, toluene.

Our Natural Oil Frangrance Brands

Katari Beauty

Our brand Katari Beauty sources its unique and natural products from remote locations in Tunisia and the Mediterranean. All of Katari Beauty’s products are fresh non toxic cold-pressed oils that can work wonders on all types of skins and hair. Katari is committed to all-things natural: their perfume oils are natural, non-toxic and plastic-free, for a true natural experience.

Amatevi - Amour d'ete | Perfume Oil (100% pure, alcohol-free, made in France)

This orange flower, rose and jasmine based Perfume Oil is a mix of pure essential oils from Provence, France. This alcohol-free fragrance is also 100% natural, pure and organic, washing away any risk of fragrance toxicity.

Amatevi - Nuit Sicilienne | Perfume Oil (100% pure, alcohol-free, made in France)

Katari’s Amatevi Nuit Sicilienne is infused with notes of Provence’s pure essential oils of bergamot, vanille and patchouli. This fragrance is also 100% alcohol free, non-toxic and organic - for a most naturally exquisite scent.

Parrotfish

Parrotfish is one of our natural go-tos when it comes to scented products. All of Parrotfish’s soap bars are completely sustainable, plastic-free and naturally scented. They are made up of essential oils, eliminating parabens and toxic compounds all together for a luxurious and relaxing experience - for the body and mind.

Parrotfish presents endless options for their soap, conditioner and shampoo bars. These are only a few of Parrotfish's natural body and hair products:

LA SOL

LĀ SOL Collective has one objective: to counteract the use of harmful chemicals in sunscreens and body oils. All of their products are clean, mineral based and environmentally friendly with strictly non-toxic ingredients. All of their fragranced tones are natural and non-synthetic.
Free of Oxybenzone, all LĀ SOL products are also reef-friendly.

HYDRATE BODY OIL
LA SOL’s Hydrate Body Oil is the perfect example of how LA SOL nurtures the power of natural fragrance and stays safe from synthetic toxicity. Its moisture locking formula is enriched with natural notes of sandalwood, sweet orange and blue tansy essential oils.

Pressed Beauty

Pressed Beauty focuses on nourishing scalp and hair elixirs for the healthiest, strongest locks you can have - working wonders especially with conditions such as alopecia or postpartum hair loss. As a purely ‘Pressed Beauty’, they press and distill their own oils, using 100% pure and natural locally sourced ingredients like Thyme, Rosemary, Pumpkin Seed and Castor Oil. Because of this, all Pressed Beauty fragranced products are 100% natural and non-toxic.

Naturally Fragranced Pressed Beauty Products:

Active Humans

Active Humans is serious about making deodorants as safe as possible. Their deodorants safely avoid the traditional baking soda breakouts by pairing classic witch hazel with special sugarcane fermentation to make it all natural and non-toxic. Astringent natural ingredients and live enzymes are used to neutralize odor in non-invasive and safe ways to keep you fresh throughout the day. Suitable to all skin types!

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