With over 500 chemical substances used in conventional perfumes, the safety of which is not checked and regulated by the FDA, it is very important for skin allergy and asthma sufferers to switch to natural, organic perfumes.

Perfume making began in Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia (current Iraq), and involved the distillation of flowers, but also spices and herbs. Nowadays, most perfume makers use synthetic scents which can be carcinogenic and cause skin allergies and respiratory problems. If you want to check the composition and potential health hazard of your perfume, go to Skin Deep.

We have selected the following brands based on their self-description, their reputation and integrity, as well as on their ratings in Skin Deep. One piece of advice: when shopping for a new perfume, make sure that you know what the ingredients are and look up what their safety level is. You can find some of the following perfumes in our Green Store.

Aubrey Organics
Lavender Farms
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Some of these perfumers also offer lighted candles.