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Next Time You Use a Perfume, Think Twice

The HashTag Magazine
4 min readDec 11, 2024

Perfume has a way of weaving itself into our identity. A signature scent doesn’t just sit on our skin — it follows us, a subtle reminder of who we want to be or how we want others to perceive us.

Yet behind the romance of a bottle lies a reality that is far less enchanting: the unseen effects on our health and well-being.

Perfumes aren’t just about luxury or allure; they’re about chemistry. And the more you understand what’s in them, the harder it is to ignore the potential risks.

The Hidden Chemistry of Fragrance

When you spray perfume, you’re releasing a carefully engineered mixture of chemicals designed to create a pleasant, lasting impression.

But what do these chemicals actually do?

Phthalates: Long-Lasting, Long-Impacting

Phthalates are commonly used in perfumes to make scents cling to your skin for hours.

However, scientific studies have linked them to hormonal disruptions. A 2021 study published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that phthalates can interfere with endocrine functions, potentially leading to reproductive and developmental issues, especially with prolonged exposure.

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