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Re:Deodorants, perfumes, soaps pollute air at levels as high... by code_duck on Friday February 16, 2018 @10:28PM (#16398774)
What I don’t understand is how people wear half a dozen unrelated fragrances at once. Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, cologne, deodorant, shampoo, and sometimes people still add “air freshener” on top of that.
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Re:Deodorants, perfumes, soaps pollute air at levels as high... by cbzbc on Saturday February 17, 2018 @02:37AM (#16399557)
It's possible to get unscented versions of most personal hygiene products- and generally you shouldn't be using so much shampoo that you smell it for hours after using it.
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Re:Deodorants, perfumes, soaps pollute air at levels as high... by code_duck on Saturday February 17, 2018 @08:47AM (#16400640)
Most shampoo fragrance fades fairly fast, compared to scents meant to last all day like deodorant. But I think you are underestimating the strength of the fragrances in shampoo.

I do know of the fragrance-free options, of course, but I’ve suffered comfort issues from being near other people’s fragrances for over a decade. I have to try to find fragrance-free and natural versions of everything for my girlfriend.

It isn’t a problem for my own use, as I use very few personal care products, but it would be great if the general public understood the things you say.

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