Problem
Even if you spend a lot of time indoors, you could be hosting indoor air pollution, especially if you're using commercial air fresheners (and even candles). One of the toxic chemical culprits is called Phthalates. According to this report, Clearing the Air - Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners (September 2007 Natural Resources Defense Council)...
"Of all the products in the home, clean-smelling air fresheners seem to pose little risk. But the fresh scent of air fresheners may mask a health threat—chemicals called phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) that can cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects, and reproductive problems. NRDC’s independent testing discovered phthalates in 86 percent (12 of 14) of air freshener products tested, including those marketed as “all-natural” or “unscented”—and none of the products we tested listed phthalates on their labels." (See page vi for the 14 air fresheners tested)
Solution
Clean Air is the first pillar of The Seven Pillars of Next Level Self Care!
I recommend Young Living Essential Oils and one of our lifestyle diffusers for at least one room to create an area of refuge. Here's info...
- Why essential oils make the best air fresheners
- Here are your Young Living Essential Oils Diffuser options (Isn't Feather the Owl the cutest? see image)
- Click Here for an expanded view of how you can create your home or office "Clean Air' space, from my March 18, 2020 post.
Next Steps
Contact me if you have questions and/or are ready to make sure your air space is clean.
Expect great things and do them by God's grace and for His glory!
Bonita Shelby
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