Fragrance Free Day Set for August 11 #fragrancefreeday
August 10, 2011 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under News
As I’ve written about before here on DogTipper, I have asthma. I keep a close eye on products we use in our house, and I really try to minimize added fragrances that cover up odors because some of them just don’t seem to agree with me.
August 11, 2011 is the second annual Fragrance Free Day, an event we’ve written about previously. Hosted by SeaYu, Fragrance Free Day gives concerned consumers a chance to help spread awareness by pledging to go “fragrance free” via their social networks – meaning no perfumes/colognes, scented lotions or harsh cleaning products with added fragrances for one full day.
According to the Environmental Protection Association (EPA), those products with added fragrance–products like many household cleaning products, candles and air fresheners–contribute to poor indoor air quality. That, in turn, can lead to health issues like asthma, and exposure to chemical fragrances has been linked to everything from skin irritation to cancer.
How to Join
For one day, help the world breathe easier and pledge to not use any products that contain harsh chemical additives and fragrances. Use your Facebook status, your Twitter feed with hashtag #fragrancefreeday and your blog to let everyone know “I am going Fragrance Free on August 11th because…”
Live Twitter Chat
You can also take part in a live Twitter chat from 12 – 1 pm EDT. The party, hosted by SeaYu, features a panel of experts including:
- Quincy Yu, Founder of SeaYu and green living expert
- Dr. Patrick Mahaney, Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and author of the upcoming book, “The Uncomfortable Vet”
- Dr. Stephen Ziman, organic chemist
Help spread the word about avoiding products with harsh chemical fragrances for your own health and that of your pets!
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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