Are fragrances harmful to the human body?

Fragrance is a chemical made from organic compounds that can make people smell very fragrant. Fragrance can suppress some unpleasant odors in the air. So some people choose to use air freshener to spray in the house to make the house more fragrant. However, fragrances are chemical substances after all. If you smell them too much, they will cause certain harm to your body. Let’s find out whether fragrances are harmful to the human body?

The fragrance of flowers has always been popular among people, and various natural flower scents can make people feel refreshed. Various artificial fragrances have appeared on the market, such as rose fragrance, jasmine fragrance, osmanthus fragrance, etc., but people have not noticed during use that it is these artificial fragrances that aggravate indoor air pollution.

From a chemical point of view, chemical products such as fragrances have complex compositions and most contain volatile substances. Abuse of them can easily lead to some unpredictable chemical reactions. It can have adverse effects on people's respiratory tract and skin, and its side effects on the nervous system should not be underestimated. In a few cases, it can also damage the hematopoietic system and irritate children's respiratory mucosa. Artificially synthesized fragrances, whether they have a light or strong scent, are different from the natural floral scent.

In recent years, cases caused by pollution caused by artificial fragrances have occurred frequently. Some people who stay in an environment sprayed with perfume for a period of time will experience symptoms such as skin itching, dizziness, and coughing, and in severe cases may even suffer from sudden asthma attacks. Some people will develop unbearable itchy dermatitis, or even nausea and vomiting, when they come into contact with certain types of fragrances. These are related to personal allergies and the pollution of fragrances. People with allergic asthma, dermatitis, and respiratory diseases should try to avoid contact with perfumes or fragrances.

The ingredients of most fragrances are very complex, containing many volatile substances that are prone to chemical reactions. They can affect people's respiratory and skin health, are not good for the function of the nervous system, and can irritate children's respiratory mucosa. Some people will feel dizzy and vomit when they come into contact with air fresheners. People with respiratory diseases should not come into contact with air fresheners. It is better to use less air fresheners.