Investigatory Project

A. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most prestigious scents in the world (J. Baughman (Ed.), 2001)

Throughout the decades, women’s fashion has evolved many times, each time creating a fashion stamp unique to that particular decade. One thing has remained the same and managed to remain a part of every era: hairspray. It is a cosmetic product that is meant to hold hair in its place. A lot of products we use today are may have unseen consequences to daily usage. A product I use almost daily is hairspray. I always knew hairspray was bad for the environment because of the aerosol that was in them would break down the ozone layer, so I began to look at a specific hairspray that I use just about every morning and night, Sebastian Shaper Hairspray, Regular, Styling Mist for Hold & Control. This specific Sebastian Hairspray product is not only

Some of the pollutants released include: toluene, benzene, xylene and ethyl benzene, ground level ozone (also known as smog), nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde. Exposure to these pollutants are known to cause short-term illness, organ damage, nervous system disorders, cancer, birth defects and even death in some cases. Some of the cancer causing are this; Dioxin is formed when chlorine breaks down, and can be found in both water and air. Dioxins are known human carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. One dioxin has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a known human carcinogen. Organic solvents are a class of chemicals that includes chlorinated and other solvents, including toluene, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. Sources of exposure include outdoor and indoor air pollution, waste incineration, cleaning products and some cosmetics. They are also used in the manufacture of computer parts. Many pesticides that are included in the fluid, including herbicides and other pest-killing poisons, have been labeled as human or animal carcinogens. A report demonstrated that lifetime use of residential pesticides may be associated with an increase

The sense of smell is a powerful tool that humans have at their disposal. It can have an impact on one's psychological system. When smell enters the scene receptors in the nose, the signal is sent to the olfactory cortex and some parts of the limbic system. The limbic system is responsible for emotions, so it is possible that the sense of smell can have an impact on one's mental make-up. Aromatherapy can be used to treat patients with depression and anxiety using odors. However, studies involving aromatherapy are limited and these claims are not fully solidified. A study to see if aromatherapy is effective in treating depression would be a case study. Case studies provide more information over a longer period, which will allow for the patient

The top five of the fifty include freshly baked bread, bacon, freshly cut grass, coffee, and cakes baking in the oven. Excluding freshly cut grass, Britain’s favorite smells take place specifically in the kitchen which is undoubtedly found within doors. It can be assumed that if the rest of the first world countries and highly-developed societies were to conduct this survey, the results would convey that the inhabitants prefer and value the smells that arise from inside their homes to those that happen within nature. However, odors and scents that take place naturally in the wild or right outside your doors can have a greater emotional, psychological and even a physical impact on you than the smells that take place

Although, the Environment Specialist will be conducting a full environmental assessment at a future visit, mom was advised to reduce and, ultimately eliminate the use of scented candles. As well as, strong fragranced products like cleaning products and, perfumes. At the next up visit Yoelys will be provided green cleaning products and non-allergen bedding courtesy of the New Haven Health Department Health Department; Triggers Be Gone program.

But my argument will do more than prove that one particular industrial chemical has certain toxic properties. In my article, I will also suggest alternatives of chemicals that produce similar results but are less damaging on the human body and the environment.

Perfumers are experts on creating perfume compositions, sometimes referred to affectionately as a Nose due to their fine sense of smell and skill in producing olfactory compositions. The perfumer is effectively an artist who is trained in depth on the concepts of fragrance aesthetics and who is capable of conveying abstract concepts and moods with fragrance

Our olfactory system allows us to detect chemical in the air that begin to dissolve once they are inhaled through our nose and processed through our limbic system. What is fascinating for such a matter of fact sense, is memory. Through our sense of smell, exists a powerful gateway to past experiences. A particular smell can trigger an immediate recall of situations that are within the deepest reaches of our memory. Smell is a worthwhile sense to command. Since we know if its ability to connect us emotionally through memory, therapeutics is worth exploring. Aromatherapy is the careful use of scented oils to relax the senses. The practical implications of aromatherapy are that the olfactory system triggers an endocrine and hormonal response via the hypothalamus. This regulatory exercise, while quite natural can be stimulated by synthetic scents, which have been shown to register physiological and psychological benefits. Many concentrated oils come from natural plants and have application for daily relaxation or mediation all the way to chemotherapy or child birth.

Throughout history, people have attempted to enhance their personal odor by using perfumes that emulate nature's pleasant smells. Today, most perfumes contain chemicals which are linked to hormone disruption, reproductive problems, and even cancer. Some products are even perfumed with industrial odorants to mask unpleasant smells or to appear "unscented"(World of invention, 2006). There are specific chemicals being used in perfumes that have been found to be toxic.

"These days, there are up to 500 chemicals in an average human body that were not found in humans before 1920."1 Several forms of environmental pollution have the ability to intoxicate human bodies with unwanted chemicals. Pollution exists when the environment cannot break down or eliminate an object without creating negative effects. Intoxicating bodies is just one of the several harmful effects that pollution has, specifically, in North America. Pollution causes other problems such as: methane production, health issues, acid rain harmful to ecosystems, and water and soil contamination. Environmental pollution harmfully

Harmful for the environment due to longevity and not degrading well, it is a persistent pollutant in the environment. Can also cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation.

The truth is, essential oils may get a bad reputation in some cases; however, they really can change the lives of people tremendously, more than society thinks. Essential oils are one of nature's best kept secrets. These products are non-toxic to the body and are said to help the mind, as well as moods and emotions of people in many different ways. On this topic, there is always big discussion on whether or not they actually work and truly benefit people in any way. Some people “believe” in these unique eco-friendly oils, while others do not. So the real question is, do essential oils live up to their full potential as they are described? Do they really benefit people? Indeed they do, and it turns out they improve

As the consumer attitude gradually changes, people are more in favor of the natural and safe products in cosmetic market. Australia consumers are not exception. They respected green-added cosmetics, namely, they are increasingly in pursuit of natural, pollution-free cosmetics with no chemicals added. Consequently, the products of chemical-free will gain competitive advantages in Australian cosmetic market to meet the consumer’s psychological needs for green, organic skin care products.

Many scientific researchers have said that our environment has been filled with toxic chemicals, which us humans have had a part of. There are many different issues that should concern us surrounding these toxic chemicals. The major concern is that many of these toxic chemicals have been claimed to be causing damage to the health of humans and even other life forms. Another concern is that most of the theses toxic chemicals have just recently been produced; and by our environment changing everyday there is no telling what effects these toxic chemicals may have in the long run on the public 's health. Just about all of these toxic chemicals exist in the way they do because of humans. As humans we practice a lot of different activities that cause toxic chemicals to pollute our environment such as, agriculture, industrial, and many domestic activities as well. Many of the toxic chemicals that we produce and use don 't get used in a effective way, which causes them to be wasted, left abandoned, and disposed of. When toxic chemicals are not disposed of properly they effect the environment and the public 's health in a negative way.