Air freshener, air freshener, colognes, spray, shampoo and even perfumes are made with synthetic fragrances actually not good for health, especially for children and pregnant women.Perfume factory made usually contain phthalates, chemicals that can cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects, and reproductive problems. When you see the word 'fragrace', meaning the product is made of synthetic, not a mixture of natural flower extracts.
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) even reported that as many as 95 percent of the materials used to make fragrances today are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum, including benzene derivatives, aldehydes, and many other toxins and sensitizers. What you must realize that different types of fragrances can contain neurotoxins, which is one of the main from 5 major allergens in the world.
Here are some ways to protect yourself from harmful synthetic fragrance materials:
1. As much as possible avoid the use of fragrances and air fresheners. Because, its products usually contain phthalates, synthetic ingredients.
2. Notice of products labeled "fragrance 'or' Parfume '. According to the Board of Supervisors Food and Drug Administration U.S., the term is synonymous with hidden phthalates.
3. Products labeled "fragrance free 'or' unscented '(no smell) can contain substances that emit smells neutral. Thus, it would be better if the word 'fragrance' is not posted at all.
4. Look for fragrance-based plants, or 100 percent essential oils. This product is not the same as artificial fragrance oils that contain synthetic chemicals.
5. If a product says, 'made with' or 'made Withers' it can mean very little material that is mixed with about 1 percent of the total material available.
source: (http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediahidupsehat/index.php/read/2011/03/22/3847/4/Parfum-Wangi-tapi-Beracun)