Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Hi Everyone, Just wanted to send in a reminder about safe use of Fragrance Oils. (FO's) Please remember not to stick the FO's right under your nose. This does cause problem within the sinus membranes because of the synthetics that are used to make the aromas and will cause a loss of smell whether one notices it or now. It also will cause problems with sensitivities to many different aromas and make the body sick, even if it is not really noticed by the person. This comes from my first encounter several years ago to using full strength FO’s in soaps and sundries and not knowing that sticking my head in the pot to see if the aroma is strong enough, was going to make me … first loose some of my since of smell… second become sensitive to many different kinds of aroma … third to become sick from time to time because of even light exposure to aromas of many kinds. The only scenting oils that do not make me sick are Essential Oils and that is because they do not have any synthetic chemicals in them that cause these type of problems. Yes, I do still work with FO's, but now have to be very careful when doing so when they are added to soap, especially if the soap is hot, like in a Hand Milled or HP soap. This came up again for me when someone asked me why they were feeling so heady lately when they make their soaps. When I asked how they process their soap when scenting them, they told me they did the sticking the head in the pot or bowl thingy, to see how strong it is. This method does not tell us if it is strong enough, even when making a Lotion, Cream, etc. But it does cause ill effects to the body. It may take a short time or a long time and might not be a strong problem, but it is a problem and is there. So be careful and do make a note to use them in a area where the halo of synthetic fragrances can be either taken out of the room or spread out and not concentrated in the area you are in. Try to pull fresh air in when you are making a lot of your products or bottling your oils for sale. -- Rita...Homeschooling Mom in Georgia May the ~A~ngels up ~A~bove Guide you with Love ~A~ http://www.tlcsoaps.com/book.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Hi, Rita! Thanks SO much for sharing that reminder!! I, too, no longer have the ability to smell the way I used to. I have also developed sensitivities to certain FOs that I use frequently. I think a lot of us don't regard FOs with the respect and care we should. Thanks for reminding us that we need to! Pamela Reilly Pleasing Odors Creations www.pleasingodors.com Reminder about FO usage > > Hi Everyone, > > Just wanted to send in a reminder about safe use of Fragrance Oils. (FO's)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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