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Petrochemical Fragrances: Are they Safe for Baby Care?

Abstract:

Since antiquity the volatile oils from flowers and herbs have been extracted and used to calm or stimulate the emotions and to enhance wellbeing. Ayurvedia [sic] medicine was founded on such oil. Modern aromatherapy is based on the use of essential oils extracted either by cold pressing or steam distillation. As these are labour intensive processes, essential oils are expensive. Today, essential oils have been replaced by cheaper petrochemical products promoted by the combined oil and pharmaceutical industries. Referred to as 'cosmeceuticals' (Mindell, 1995) these are claimed to be uniform in quality and free from undesirable constituents found in natural oils (Killheffer). But, how safe are petrochemical fragrances when used in baby products?

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