Originally Posted by kellen46
Originally Posted by mom-6
It has to do with the type of fragrance used on/in the products or the fixative used with it. Usually it is because it is a synthetic rather than a natural fragrance.
My daughter works for a candle maker and they use the all natural essential oils which limits the allergic reactions to only those people would be allergic to if they encountered them in nature.
Too true...I am not allergic to the natural oils but any scented product with the synthetic fixer will send me to allergy hell. Scented stuff is everywhere and so obnoxious. Yesterday I had to buy laundry soap. I had to hold my breath and grab anything labeled unscented as I raced down the aisle. The worst of the worst is when men slather on the Old Spice or other cheap Aftershave, they think it makes them irresistible, it just makes my eyes water. "No honey I am not crying because you are so cute..." Same goes for women who think cheap perfume is a bargain so use extra for effect. The best air freshener is fresh air....not some vanilla scented stuff that send out puffs of irritant every 15min. No it does not cover up the smell of dog, cat, cigarettes, or any thing else, it just adds to the melange.
So totally relate to all you have said. Plus kitty litter labeled fragrance free is not the same as unscented. Gotta watch that too!