Synthetic fragrance is present in most deodorants, shampoos, sunscreens, skin care,  and body care products.  Many of the compounds in fragrances are cancer causing or otherwise toxic.  “Frangrance” on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients.  Most or all of them are synthetic.

Symptoms related to synthetic fragrances reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing, vomiting, and allergic skin irritation.  Clinical observation by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the  nervous system, resulting in depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes.