Re: the search for fragrance free

[Guest guest]

Does the smell of pure aromatherapy oils affect you? Seeing as they are

natural, and beneficial to our bodies, hopefully they don't! If you don't

have a problem with them, I can recommend some oils to apply topically for

eczema.

Ali

At 04:17 p.m. 28/12/2002 -0500, you wrote:

>Okay, I am so frustrated. I just returned from yet another trip to the

>health food store. I think I should own stock there. Anyway, I have been

[Guest guest]

Mic,

Have you tried pure vitamin E. It comes in a liquid form, and had no smell.

I used it daily when I was nursing my kids, and they had no adverse affects

at all. didn't deter them from nursing at all. plus I use it on my five

year olds exema spots.

Hanida

[Guest guest]

On the subjects of irritating scents and chemical reactions, I too have that

problem. When I go out to a public place I have to be careful because

perfumes, gasoline and new carpet smells can give me a huge reaction. I can

literally feel my lymph nodes swelling in my neck and I get confused, etc.

What I have found that lessens the reactions and gives me a bit more

tolerance is Quercetin C. I take 2 capsules before I go out (in case I get

exposed). If I am exposed I take 2 more. There is something about it that

neutralizes some allergic reactions. I read about it in a book and tried it.

It works for me and has saved me from some miserable reactions.

In a message dated 12/28/02 5:45:39 PM Central Standard Time,

ali-may@... writes:

> Does the smell of pure aromatherapy oils affect you?

[Guest guest]

Ali,

I used to looooove oranges. I love the smell of citrus. If my husband

peals an orange, I now have to leave the room. It is so ridiculous and

out of control, at this point, which is why I'm determined to get rid of

this candida overgrowth! I can't tolerate smells.... of any kind.... even

foods bother me.

Mic

> Does the smell of pure aromatherapy oils affect you? Seeing as they are

>natural, and beneficial to our bodies, hopefully they don't! If you don't

>have a problem with them, I can recommend some oils to apply topically

>for

>eczema.

>

>Ali

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I too have terible reactions to scents. Try opening some vitamin E capsules

and squeeze the contents out. This has worked for me. You also may want to

try almond oil which has virtually no scent. or perhaps Vaseline?

I'll think about this at work today andd then email you later if anything

else pops into my head. I have been plagued by this scent thing my entire

life. I have actually had to FIRE employees that would not comply with our

store policy as to NO PERFUMES. They thought it was a joke that I would get

violenty ill and have horrible migraines when they would come in to work

with this horrible smelling stuff on. NO MORE.......

Deb

-- the search for fragrance free

Okay, I am so frustrated. I just returned from yet another trip to the

health food store. I think I should own stock there. Anyway, I have been

looking for a FRAGRANCE-FREE topical ointment for my 4-month old son's

eczema. I bought vit-E ointment. I looked at the ingredients... very

simple... aloe, vit. E... Now, I just put the ointment on Dominic and it

has a very strong smell. It reminds me of something my grandma used to

cook with.... I can't put my finger on it, but it is killing my sinuses

already! It's like a strong ginger smell or something. Due to my

candida, I suffer from chemical sensitivity. Does anyone know what I can

use to treat his eczema that is free of cortisone and fragrance?

Stumped... and irritated,

Mic

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/29/02 10:14:44 AM Central Standard Time,

mlee1@... writes:

I found an explanation on the web - see #4 in particular

<A

HREF= " http://www.drweil.com/app/cda/drw_cda.html-command=Page-pt=General-pageId=\

104 " >Quercetin</A>

>

> http://www.drweil.com/app/cda/drw_cda.html-command=Page-pt=General-pageId=104

>

> What is Quercetin C?

>

> Mic

>

>

[Guest guest]

What is Quercetin C?

Mic

> On the subjects of irritating scents and chemical reactions, I too have

>that

>problem.† When I go out to a public place I have to be careful because

>perfumes, gasoline and new carpet smells can give me a huge reaction.† I

>can

>literally feel my lymph nodes swelling in my neck and I get confused,

>etc.††

>What I have found that lessens the reactions and gives me a bit more

>tolerance is Quercetin C.† I take 2 capsules† before I go out (in case I

>get

>exposed).†† If I am exposed I take 2 more.†† There is something about it

>that

>neutralizes some allergic reactions.† I read about it in a book and tried

>it.

>It works for me and has saved me from some miserable reactions.

[Guest guest]

I would love to find this! I bought vit. E. ointment and it is very

smelly. Any idea where I can get pure E online?

Thanks, Hanida!!!

Mic

BTW... What nationality is the name, Hanida?

>Have you tried pure vitamin E.† It comes in a liquid form, and had no

>smell

[Guest guest]

Unscented baby oil? Wonderful! I need to find that somewhere.

I take flax oil daily (internally)... are you suggesting using it

externally on my son?

Thanks!

Mic

>†† From: " Michele Lee " <mlee1@...>

>How about liquid flax oil? My son takes the capsules to control an exzema

>type skin condition called keratosis pilaris.† The oil seems to help

>reduce

>the dryness (expecially during the winter months when humidity is low and

>the heater dries out the air).† You might also try unscented baby oil in

>the

>bathtub.

>

>mary

[Guest guest]

You could buy the flax oil that would sometimes be used as a salad

dressing. Sweet almond oil is also an option. The other thing, a bit more

expensive though, would be rosehip oil. It's used especially for skin

conditions, and is amazing on burns. It doesn't smell like anything

(despite its association with roses).

Ali

At 05:18 p.m. 29/12/2002 -0500, you wrote:

>Unscented baby oil? Wonderful! I need to find that somewhere.

>I take flax oil daily (internally)... are you suggesting using it

>externally on my son?

>

>Thanks!

>Mic

[Guest guest]

Mic,'

I just used pure vitamin e and I bought it at walmart. I have also squeezed

it out of capusles, but that gets messy. I will let you know if I find any

online.

And as for my name, it is Korean.

Hanida

[Guest guest]

thank you, !

Mic

>Mic,

>

>Yes, I am suggesting you rub flax oil liquid on his skin/bathe in it *or*

>have him swallow the liquid also (my son is 11 and can swallow the

>capusules

>twice daily). I also thought the liquid Vitamin E was a great idea. I

>used

>it " down there " to stretch the scar from my episiotomy (sic?) before my

>second son was born--to prevent a rip during his birth (suggestion from a

>mid-wife). I never had any type of skin reaction and you know how tender

>the skin is down there.

>

>Good Luck!