By Joel Escol
Almost all of us use perfumes or colognes to smell good,
especially if we are going to attend special functions and occasions. Of
course, who would want to smell bad while meeting people or attending a
convention? Your seatmate would probably talk behind your back and criticize
you for having that unpleasant smell.
Though perfumes and colognes have been widely used, there
are people who can’t seem to stand the aroma these products emit. Most often,
these are the people who have allergies to perfume scents.
Allergies to perfume scents are reportedly on the rise
due to the increasing number of companies producing them and the demand by
people who used them.
Among the most common symptoms that people with allergies
to perfume scents may experience include headache, hives or rashes, non-stop sneezing,
dizziness, watery eyes, runny nose, inability to concentrate, difficulty
breathing, wheezing, and itching of the skin.
The American Academy of Dermatology says that fragrances
are considered as the leading cause of contact dermatitis, affecting more than
two million people.
Health experts say that it’s the person’s physiologic
makeup that determines how the body responds to a particular fragrance. They
say there are people who can tolerate a perfume’s scent but there are also
those who can’t. This is largely attributed to the internal geometry of the
nose and the number of olfactory receptors a person has.
Women are reportedly much more sensitive to fragrances
than men, especially those who are in their reproductive years.
Experts find it hard to determine what causes fragrance
allergies in some people because of the dozens of chemicals that are used in
the formulation of one particular fragrance alone. They recommend using both
scented and unscented perfumes first. If you experience allergic reactions when
using the scented one and not on the unscented one, it means you are allergic
to the scent itself. But if you still suffer from allergic reaction even if you
are using the unscented one, then the culprit are the chemicals used in the
production of the fragrance. Either way, experts suggest you consult a doctor
or an allergist to determine the exact cause of your allergy.
Even if people with this kind of allergy avoid using
perfumes to prevent allergic reactions, exposure to these substances cannot be
prevented due to its widespread use. This is similar to inhaling secondhand
smoke, which may also have negative effects on a person’s health.
But health experts say you can limit your exposure to
these allergens. Or if not, you can personally request the person whose perfume
doesn’t fit your nose to at least tone down his or her use of the scent, or you
can relay your concern to your employer so they can come up with ways on how to
reduce the widespread use of perfumes in the workplace.
If all these are not possible, you may decide to transfer
to another workstation where there only a few people, or modify your work
schedule like going to work early when there are not much people around.
---
Joel Escol is an online media professional, Internet Entrepreneur and Network Builder. He has an allergy problem so that he shares to this blog how to properly treat allergy while you will have also the opportunity to earn money online. Joel is now earning $1000 per month online.
---
Joel Escol is an online media professional, Internet Entrepreneur and Network Builder. He has an allergy problem so that he shares to this blog how to properly treat allergy while you will have also the opportunity to earn money online. Joel is now earning $1000 per month online.
