Is your house clean and safe? We all probably assume that it is, but there could be some very dangerous things in your home... We insulate our houses and try to make them as air-tight and cosy as possible, especially in winter. Then we stuff them with plug-in air fresheners, fragrances, man-made furniture and fittings etc, which are all treated with fire retardant coatings and … [Read more...]
Perfumed sanitary products cause irritation to sensitive skin
Just a note of caution to the ladies out there, men you can all look away now. I'm talking about the dreaded monthlies. The builder's are in. Stop reading now if you are a squeamish man who doesn't do ladies problems and winces at the mere mention of 'periods'. You have been warned... Not all fragranced and perfumed sanitary products are labelled as such.So if you are … [Read more...]
Indoor Allergies – Effective Natural Relief and Protection
Allergy UK Indoor Allergy Week – 20th -26th October 2014 The onset of the colder weather and the wilting of the flowers will come as a relief for the millions of Brits who have spent the summer battling with hayfever symptoms. But for so many more, the allergy battle is just getting started with approximately 20% of the population* who are allergic to their own homes, … [Read more...]
Allergic to scented toilet roll – fragrance allergy
This is a warning to anyone with sensitive skin. If you think the skin on your face is sensitive imagine how sensitive your private parts are. I didn't realise what a prude I am but there you go, I can't bring myself to to type the word for 'you know what'. This is a cautionary tale for any sensitive types out there who might get caught out with this one. Who would … [Read more...]
Allergic to perfume, fragrances and chemicals
If you have a chemical sensitivity or are allergic to perfumes it can be very hard to cope in the world. There are smells and fragrances blasted at us from colleagues in the workplace, air fresheners in bathrooms and houses, shops and gyms pumping out scents. It's endless. The rise in perfumes and scents We've all experienced a whiff of such a heady scent that it stays … [Read more...]