We’ve mentioned before that the beauty industry is pretty much self-regulated, and the fragrance industry is no exception. Whereas perfumes used to be made with blends of essential oils to create fragrance, most cosmetics companies now depend on cheaper synthetic replicas of scents.

Some of the most popular, most expensive fragrances contain hundreds upon hundreds of chemical compounds – most of which are volatile organic compounds. And ingredients like formaldehyde, ethanol, d-limonene are suspected carcinogens, respiratory irritants, and neurotoxins. And we’ve already talked about the dangers of phthalates, which are used abundantly in perfumes to help scent last longer.

Ecco Bella’s Eaus de Parfum are hand-crafted using traditional perfumery techniques, not manufactured in a laboratory using scores of chemicals that haven’t been properly tested for safety. Click here to read more

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Daily Greenz #76

You’ve
been eyeing that cute guy in the office for several weeks now, but haven’t
worked up the nerve to strike up a conversation. They say pheromones are stimulated by
enticing fragrances, so why not indulge in a New Year romance by luring him in
with an all-natural perfume from Ecco Bella? Unlike their mainstream counterparts that are made mostly of
health-threatening synthetic compounds, Ecco Bella only uses a delicate blend
of real essential oils, which are extracted from flowers, fruits, herbs, and
spices. They also do all their testing
on people to ensure their products are gentle and irritant-free. You can rest assured that they won’t cause
skin inflammation or asthma exacerbation which can result from
using many of the designer fragrances. Try
their Lavender eau de Parfum for $19.50 at eccobella.com  
and smell fabulous without the health risks.

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