Not surprsing. I'll also mask (N95, yeah something with a carbon filter would be even better) for the heavy stuff and always go fragrance-free if possible, which is something the article mentions.

I do the same (gloves, n95, plastic glasses to protect the eyes) plus honestly I’ve always been very bothered by any sort of artificial fragrances.

There are smog masks from Asia where it's almost needed to be outside in many major metro areas; they use a cloth carrier with a laminated inlay of N95-like particle and activated carbon VOC filtering.

Unfortunately N95s don’t stop VOCs in the slightest, as VOCs aren’t particulates.

The best option is to turn on the bathroom fan and open a window, or use activated carbon.

Authorative as they may sound, EWG is not a good source to rely on.

https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4623