Why does fragrance make some people sick?

[@allmasy_esl]

Yet, my rude coworkers keep insisting that it is all in my head! Yes, it is... it is called a headACHE! I've just gotten off the bus where they sprayed the perfume (sadly, knowing my condition) and I almost choked coughing, the street turned upside down for me.

[@vanniperigord4713]

If you are American, the Americans with disabilities act does apply to your condition.

[@dee468]

Yea, no one seems to take it seriously. I’m afraid to travel now because people love spraying anything, everywhere.

[@danwilkinson2797]

It’s like calling someone crazy when you’re the one creating these unknown poisons or at the least unknown chemicals that smell bad. The label just says fragrance. If they can’t even make their poison smell decent then you know it’s something bad.

[@Oshago6000]

🔮💓💬YEP… Everyday, that’s what they always love wearing, it just makes me a bit angry. 💓🔮

[@Trillaen]

@@vanniperigord4713yes but how do you get it to work for you because most people think its a you problem.

[@belladawn622]

People complain about second hand smoke. What about second hand perfume!!!!

[@jasonb.9167]

Really?

[@jennytapia3238]

B 12 has work for me

[@azanuan9185]

Sound way better to me than smoking

[@rustedscrew]

Yes!! I get headache from perfume

[@Starfleetcommand03]

Bruh people need to not pour a whole bottle on themselves. Simple

[@chloeunderwood4597]

Everybody acts like people don't have problems from cologne or perfume being sprayed every where and in absurd amounts. Not only to I get horrible headaches from it but it makes me cough, makes my throat and lungs burn and hurt extremely bad. It gets so bad that I struggle to breathe yet nobody listens to me or will let me leave the room when someone has sprayed that stuff.

[@jennytapia3238]

B12 has work for me

[@TJY_RISE_UP]

Fax

[@amakablessing6886]

@@jennytapia3238 what is that?

[@Trillaen]

I think they just don’t care or don’t believe you. Asking anyone to stop using or minimizes starts a gaslighting game with them. They minimize it, double marinade just to see how you react. What they do not realize is, you already know asking for accommodations was hard and making a bigger deal will call attention to your disability and not your work. I had a few people play fragrance games with me even after I and the company asked them to stop. It doesn’t matter. It seems to be all out of ignorance or spite. One guy ended up giving me a bloody nose that I had to work from home. The sprays I was using in my nose wasn’t working at all. Its not something an allergy medicine can cure. Nothing works. My get dizzy, confused and head high and can’t even figure out or focus what im reading. God forbid put me behind the wheel. All I can do is lost 2 hours of productivity and go home and finish work after hours. There is nothing like added hours of anxiety just catching up when no one is around.

[@mosca-tse-tse]

How are you doing now? Did you use help of any professional? Please share. I have the same issue.

[@MrMcSnuffyFluffy]

Saying this is in people's heads is like saying that food allergies are in people's heads. "Stop making your throat close up! It's just in your head!"

[@jessxox4612]

Perfume,roses,artificial sweet smelling things are killers! They honestly give me such a bad headache and make me feel sick

[@sandhiya5944]

Me too 😔

[@jessxox4612]

@@sandhiya5944 Going into lush used to be so fun years ago, now i can’t go anywhere near it because it’s floral perfume overload 🤢

[@zainabsalah]

@@jessxox4612 really I’m so sad cuz we can’t enjoy simple things like perfumes or smelling roses!!!!

[@hsuyaajapati6523]

I'm same here Any suggestions?

[@jessxox4612]

@@hsuyaajapati6523 I find that water based mists are good if you want a perfume! Definitely not ones like Victoria secret tho they’re mega migraine 💀

[@wallacevanzyl4627]

I had an experience where a woman’s perfume made me so nauseous I had to leave the room.

[@blackpillfitness9136]

Out of the few colognes I’ve tried for myself half of them gave me a really bad headache and also panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. It’s not psychological as this lady puts it. It’s chemicals entering your brain that should not be there.

[@missj2045]

Very relatable! It's not in your head. Those chemicals give me the same physical reactions every time. I regret spraying on perfume after about 10 minutes when the anxiety, nausea and migraines start. After that, it's all about being able to get home ASAP to shower and wash all the clothes I was wearing. That stuff is toxic.

[@krowan1717]

I used to believe that certain fragrances were what they call "triggers" for my migraines. However, as I am able to smell these scents most of the time, without any ill effect, I actually now believe that when I find certain fragrances cause the migraine head pain and nausea it means I have already missed/ gone beyond the earlier symptoms and am definitely into the migraine pain stage. So, the when the scent causes the pain and nausea it isn't a "trigger", it is a "marker" that my migraine has already progressed beyond the initial stages. I have the pain and nausea with both artificial and 'natural' scents including perfume and lavender. The scent of lavender (and all the others that effect me) do not usually cause me pain, unless I am into a migraine - hence me not calling them "triggers" but "markers".

[@jennytapia3238]

B12 has work for me

[@melina-melinaA]

@@jennytapia3238 vitamin?

[@Trillaen]

❤ it can. My mom, me, and my daughter all have it to different degrees. Seems to be passed down. All you can do it mask, stay away because its hard to control the world. Canada has fragrance free signs almost everywhere. I wish that was true in the States. And no, vitamins don’t help. Been there and done everything multiple times. Avoidance is the only option. Different fragrances cause different triggers and it also depend on how much ventilation is in the room and what chemical mix it is to body chemistry. Its not in your head. And yes you are being mentally toyed with by heavy scent wearers when you politely ask them to stop.

[@kecym.4808]

Thankfully i don't suffer severely like some people, it only makes me nauseous and have a mild headache.

[@Parahount]

Even from some smelly perfume. My headache like crazy 😤

[@zap...]

It's interesting that Pamela did not speak about all of the toxins that are in man-made fragrances. Especially petrochemical and phthalates. She only seemed to blame the person getting the headache. Is Pamela being deceptive and backing a toxic and dangerous industry? I think so.

[@yarsanfrost]

When i smell a heavy perfume i feel like throwing up and get headache

[@Tangerinetaco]

Same, it sucks. People minimize how awful it really is.

[@spackar2720]

I am sensitive to fragrances. Both natural and synthetic fragrances can cause congestion, coughing, headaches, nausea, and sneezing. One of my most hated fragrances is incense. I understand that much of it is naturally scented, but in general incense smells to me like someone took a bottle of perfume and set it on fire.

[@jshunthompson]

Same

[@danielcuevas5899]

Any thoughts on sandal wood?

[@Trillaen]

Same, but chemical ones causes the worst reactions. It only takes 2 seconds before my brain shuts down. Head confusion, low blood pressure, dizziness, feeling high like I been drugged, asthma attacks and stuffy nose. My reactions all depends on which chemical mix and how much a person marinade in it. I can usually deal in well ventilated places where people put it on lightly. If I can’t smell them with a person between us, that’s okay. The worse I get is maybe a stuffy nose and brain fog. And if i realize that isn’t working, i leave immediately and go outside. I can suck down coffee to get my brain going a bit faster to counter the fog. But I only have a few tricks up my sleeves for mild users. Asking people to stop hurts their feelings and often they try to get you back by wearing them stronger or purposely pass by you to see how you react.

[@spackar2720]

@@danielcuevas5899 Hello. I am not sure about sandalwood. I am not that familiar with it.

[@charliekerper]

What a load of fragrance industry excuse making. Breathing in chemicals are not good for anyone, reaction or not.

[@bettleboo]

I get a weird sense of smell or taste when I spray certain perfume on me

[@anonanon8609]

does anyone get a sore throat from perfume?

[@wilkinsos]

Yes

[@MsCarm11]

I usually take pain killers then spray myself once with perfume when I go out. I like perfumes but I can't wear it. It triggers my migraine and occasionally I've had to take my prescriptions for migraine. I wish I could wear perfume because I truly do like wearing it.

[@LaceCoveredSkies]

I love how she never talked about the toxic load in chemicals. 🙄

[@bethheinecamp1061]

That's what I've always thought. I'm sure if I google this, I'll find lots of information about it. A young fellow in my apt. building now has a new girlfriend, and I don't know if it's her perfume, or she is using air freshener in the boy's apartment, who knows! But my God, it's so strong that even with my apt. door closed, the god-awful smell leaks into my apartment. Just my luck.

[@sonnakabana]

exactly!

[@LaceCoveredSkies]

Beth Heinecamp oh no that's terrible! I would have a hard time with that! People are slowly killing themselves and others and they don't even know it

[@blackpillfitness9136]

Yeah she was definitely beating around the bush. “It’s all psychological!” Bullshit.

[@missj2045]

@🚀我是孔子的弟子🚀 I'd rather clean with stinky vinegar than with artificial lemon cleaner. At least the vinegar doesn't give me a headache.

[@petessake6776]

This is misinformation. This person has no idea. If she told you the truth she would be out of a job. You should ignore this video and find help somewhere else.

[@o-Dumah-o]

Most fragrances bother me regardless if they're synthetic or naturally made, but I've never gotten a migraine from a scent that I later found out was natural. Definately still 'stressed' me out though, that 'not knowing'. 20 years of migraines and illness from fragrances I can definatly say that I don't have the same reaction to synthetic and natural scents.

[@br0broe436]

Oud perfumes those Arabian perfumes give me a strong migraine! When I walk past the counter at the store I immediately get a strong headache from the smell

[@mohammadramxan1636]

Example= Azzaro most wanted intense is most Favourite perfume but when i apply Headache instantly starts. Tobacco,Boozy, Grapefruit, Oud based fragrances What Should me do ?

[@bratstvoijedinstvo7149]

This video changed my life. Thank you from the heart

[@Msbeautyphile]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@Msbeautyphile]

Around for the next few hours if anyone has any questions or just wants to chat :D I'll also be posting to the community tab with an interesting article on smell shortly!

[@debny4773]

Please do a video on fabric softener and dryer sheets.

[@jadeauburn9220]

my doctor told me it's a neurological problem. Mine triggers bad migraine attacks.

[@gloriareyes4527]

Ho my name is gloria and I have bad alergies i think im dealin with this problem every strong smell bothers me so ima go get checked to see if i deal with migraines

[@ah-ss7he]

Jade Auburn so the fragrance triggers something in your nerves?

[@aaryanraja3527]

I always feel headach from perfume...do u have any solution to get rid from migraine?

[@jennytapia3238]

B12 has work for me

[@anuoluwapoomotayo7433]

JESUS CHRIST LOVES Y'ALL REPENT EVERYONE HE HIS COMING VERY SOON, HALLELUYAH

[@drac124]

I have the same. I thought was the quality of the scent but its not. I bought one of the best lavander essencial oils brand, and still gives me headache. I just can't have a nice smelling room in my house. Just no smell forever.

[@Sammy5261]

i get a headache when i eat or smell popcorn

[@dee468]

My sensitivity to fragrances is a pain. Especially when I’m around family and coworkers who love to douse themselves and their clothing is a gallon of perfume everyday. I hate perfume. I’m so miserable. I’m scared to travel now because of my sensitivity.

[@ah-ss7he]

To me it sounds like she is saying that “it’s all in your head” 🤬

[@blackpillfitness9136]

Yeah she’s beating around the bush hard on this one. Even searching on google you will find that it’s toxic chemicals they use to make fragrances. My guess is that this lady is being paid to say this, or she just really doesn’t want to admit the truth that the chemicals in fragrances are neurotoxins. Not impressed honestly.

[@ah-ss7he]

@@blackpillfitness9136 💯💯

[@alovera280]

What is solution since we cant avoid all strong smell items

[@blackpillfitness9136]

Move out of the city.

[@sajanrai1]

mask can be alternative solution

[@DayWatch]

Interesting! I personally never thought there was a difference between synthetic and natural substances with regards to smell, never knew some people perceived it differently

[@Msbeautyphile]

Same here! I have been learning so much from Dr. Dalton about how others perceive scent. Something that smells great to on person can be horrid to another. What's even more fascinating is that for those who have negative reactions to fragrances, their reactions can really differ. Some get headaches, while others feel nausea, or have coughing fits.

[@Msbeautyphile]

here's another tidbit Icam across while doing research: in the last decade or so, scientists have discovered that odor receptors are not solely confined to the nose, but found throughout body - in the liver, the heart, the kidneys and even sperm - where they play a pivotal role in a host of physiological functions. 🤯🤯🤯

[@missj2045]

I had an apple cinnamon plug in air freshener while I was experiencing morning sickness nausea. Haven't been able to stand that scent ever since. 🤢 It just reminds me of being sick. Also, wearing perfume always triggers nausea and migraines for me. Essential oils are fine for some reason.

[@myaaandra7465]

The same with me I only use light scented essential oil

[@MrApaHotel]

Why do I feel the parfume as a taste in my mouth?

[@Chitownsfinesthoops]

What are some colognes that I can wear, I get migraines or bad headaches so much that I had to stop wearing cologne.

[@jennytapia3238]

B12 has work for me

[@blackpillfitness9136]

Dude take it as a sign. They’re toxic. Stop wearing the stuff.

[@Mark_106]

@@jennytapia3238 Thats a vitamin not aftershave you NUTTER!

[@travisthornton1117]

It’s chemicals causing the headaches. They say fragrances has more chemicals than cigarettes and I have over 200 bottles of cologne that I’m about to sell off

[@Maniacguy2777]

I have a question ma'am. I wear light scented natural person that is made from pure essential oil nothing synthetic or artificial. Mostly men who smokes cigars when they come near to me get angry and tell me to get rid of the good smell the be like closing their nose and ward off the good smell. I tried allot to ask them reason why they tell me they don't know why. So I would like to have the answer why some people hate smelling good why is it they don't tell the reason openly? Mostly I understand that artificial and synthetic fragrance will trigger on health issues but natural smells I don't understand why they don't like.

[@mefman9]

I went to bath and body works yesterday and I was there for like 15-20 minutes. I left which such a headache. I am still feeling my head the following day.

[@StormSongs7]

I just came across this video today, 9-14-2019. What about the folks who’s lips and tongue get numb from chemicals in laundry products & cosmetics? Or who has chest tightness from them? Lavender flowers versus man made products made to smell like lavender? Thanks.

[@petermyles8096]

I recommend only using ORGANIC products

[@bethheinecamp1061]

Probably because this stuff is toxic! The manufacturers can get away with using all sorts of questionable chemicals because the FDA protects them by passing legislation which essentially gives them permission to use just about anything in their products.

[@ai_aprophecy3077]

Thats why i Don't use any perfume

[@maxpayne206]

Ever pass through Macy’s the perfume isle you gotta block you’re nose

[@Msbeautyphile]

Were you there looking for a fragrance or passing through?!? If you want to check out a fragrance, but hate the overwhelming smell of the fragrance department or being spritzed by demonstrator, consider Sephora. They don't use fragrance demonstrators and let people take home vials of the scent so they don't manifest in the aisles of the store...if that helps :)

[@paulbrown9415]

That's untrue, I have sprayed many a cologne at Sephora so change that up.

[@peachykeen8504]

Subtlety doesn't work. When my coworker wears perfume, I wear a nose plug, cross my fingers at them like they are a vampire, ask my supervisor to move me to another spot, tell co-worker that their perfume smells like homeless people, tell male co-workers that walnut or almond extract will make them irresistibly sexy. I do this without anger. I simply have the right to work, too.

[@jennytapia3238]

B12 works for me

[@mr.therockjohnson5394]

Is it possible to override a bad thought to a note in a fragrance? For me I'm getting a headache to fragrances strong in vanilla. Ironically I find these fragrances smell good but I get a headache feeling so I don't wear them

[@afshan8536]

I feel bad stomach after using perfume 🤥😑😑.. I feel weird taste, smell and my stomach badly effect

[@aziza4654]

Same

[@Doredeau]

I have it with some perfumes. I don't get headaches from Coconut, vanilla, light flower sents. It sucks because I like perfume

[@nadensalih5417]

I'm the same way, I get it from some perfumes, really strong ones I've noticed make me sneeze a lot, cough, and have difficulty breathing. But lighter sprays or light flower scents are okay. I agree it does suck I like perfume too. I recently got a spray that has an awesome peach fragrance from bath and body works and It works for me, but I entered the washroom one time, and my dad sprayed a lot of it, let's just say I couldn't breathe for like 2 minutes LMAOO

[@くろ-g1l]

I swear every fragrance gives me headache literaly everytime my dad or mom use fragrance it makes me wanna throw up even the car's smell 🤮

[@NavdeepSingh-sk9xn]

So whats the solution of it how to get rid offit🥺😰

[@Trillaen]

Ban perfumes in most public spaces like Canada has.

[@nadiafaysal411]

I always get a sore throat and a cough ans a blocked nose and a bit dizzy by house sprays, perfume and deodorant but no-one takes it serious in my family and still it despite me saying I'll get sick

[@zingcool1740]

Bruh the last time i had a perfume myself was like 6 years ago. It was a sweet scent but after that ive never used one or wanted to smell anything at all. Its super disgusting and it makes me dizzy. I feel like dying and im always on the way to choking or just retches everytime i smell a perfume. Whether sweet or hard smelling perf

[@DanneyTanner]

If you had hit your head hard some time in your life it can change you so smells give headaches that you never had before.I know 2 people this happened to.1 was in a car accident and 1 was motorcycle accident.😮😢

[@preritanjaria9640]

Those who are like me, sick of sweet smells, can try out fresh citrus, it's really refreshing, works most of the time

[@TheReg83]

Any one else suffer sinus problems due to perfume allergies??

[@SnehalPatil-ht3qs]

Me too! Headache and sinus both. Even due to make up products, skincare, facial kits, real flowers and many more. Xerox, petrol, etc. cause breathing problem for me 😢😢

[@TheReg83]

@@SnehalPatil-ht3qs it's hell

[@ladydede88]

I get fragrance headaches but I buy so much perfume lol the cheap kind tho that doesn’t project so it’s not strong and you can only smell it on me if your hugging me. I know people talk bad about a fragrance if it doesn’t project far.

[@jennytapia3238]

B12 has work for me

[@brwood7722]

So can we retrain our brains to not respond negatively to certain fragrances?

[@Trillaen]

@brwood@7722. No! Because it’s not mental. Its neurological. The person with the sent sensitivity/ allergy is really physically feeling and going through the effects.

[@shireenakhter7997]

I making some cleaning agent where is fragrance must be use ,what precautions shoul i need already I'm suffer headache

[@begonia7009-x1s]

What is the makeup & function of the ingredient “fragrance” which is listed in many products? Is it the same thing in all those different products? I assumed that “fragrance” is sort of a carrier for the scent you smell (lavender, rose, whatever). I think I can detect a generic underlying scent from colognes, etc., after the nice smells dissipate. ... would love more info on this as I’m one of those ppl who gets headaches from the candle section at Target. And I’m curious:) Also would you consider doing a video on dimethicone?

[@jennytapia3238]

Don’t know what b12 has to do with old this but a ENT Doctor tell me that is a B12 deficiency I start taking it it has work

[@zinniazoey6283]

Perfumes, mists, artificial fragrances causes severe nausea and headache for me.

[@sabihamirza4761]

I get that everytime 😑 I hate Perfumes

[@ataurus62]

What about pthalates in these products?

[@mariathunberg4743]

D&G the one works for menand no other because i get migrane. Strange when i am sensetivity to washing products to that have sent.

[@marietta1740]

I have migraine problem i love fragrances but I can't use whenever em using i got migraine I feel sick my eyes burning

[@jennytapia3238]

B12 vit work for me

[@Mark_106]

@@jennytapia3238 Just stop with the spamming vitamin B.S

[@jennytapia3238]

I been having this kind of problem for over 10 year I had a head scan done they said everything was good The ENT Doctor tells me after I spend $ that deficiency of b12 vitamins can be the problem,I was going to get the blood work done but I was going on vacation so start to take natural vit b12 and for the first time in many year I have feel a relive

[@angelathomas6465]

Hi I have been dealing with this problem for some reason I smell things strong and fragrances andcstrong smells cause my migraines it hurts in head my face and eye where the migraine is and was it like this for you I'm desperate

[@kcruales9888]

Uhm i always get upset stomach the first time i will smell a perfume

[@freddyzorder5881]

I knew it was mostly psychosomatic lol when I wear a “fresh” fragrance that does not smell like what people associate with the “perfume” smell magically they don’t have symptoms. The moment they they think they detect a faint trace many days after drydown on a shirt suddenly a headache appears. Thank you so much for this video

[@Sacredselfhoney]

I can’t believe people is things like glade plugins still 🤢 don’t get me started on laundry detergent omg

[@spiriteon4059]

anything like perfume,cologne,cigarette's,mariguana etc all make me very sick and nauseous i absoultely HATE smelling it, it smells like they took a shower in the stuff GAG / even worse i suffer from motion sickness so imagine im abt to go home from work after smelling those strong scents... huge yikes, i remember one time i even threw up when i took pills for motion sickness beforehand not fun :/

[@NarrowPath_7]

I have multiple chemical sensitivities

[@joyceadegboyega8524]

Does perfume make people smell bad ?

[@robyndwyer]

dose anyone else think smelly things even natural ones smell like what you would think something poisonous would smell like

[@juannajera8327]

Most perfume gives me migrane and epilepsy why

[@silver-os3jp]

I hate living in the city because PEOPLE USE FRAGRANCES IN EVERYTHING

[@alicomando1195]

We Are Neglected Community Hi from Iraq

[@itocanas3119]

Car scents ugh

[@wadeekaji]

I smell durian today in my car then I suddenly got headache 🤕 I do love durian. It’s ok in house in supermarket but it hits me in a car 🚘 still not recovered yet.

[@fayrouza7415]

Maybe car sickness, I have it, and it's terrible.

[@Trillaen]

I just don’t ever get it

[@alicomando1195]

Oh god i hate perfumes and fragrances Me after exposng to these after 5 second runnaway from source.......

[@Rosan04]

I hv that condition i feel dizzy

[@ameeraalmehairi]

1:40 how they are too close and now in pandemic 2 feet away XD

[@malavikamanoj4869]

I have tried many fragfances..but only very light perfumes work for me...the rest if i have that smell on my dress i would feel like vomiting and i will have to getrid off that dress as soon as possible

[@Free_Krazy]

Wow this was way better than i was expecting, im no beauty queen lol im a guy and havnt brushed my shoulder length hair in a week, but im subbing anyways this was great!

[@Msbeautyphile]

Fred Krazé thank you Fred! Scent is crazy fascinating isn’t it? No worries, I’m not much of a glam girl myself, but I love deconstructing the cosmetics!

[@mizchocolatey]

The liver is a major part too

[@Sacredselfhoney]

Except synthetic fragrances ARE toxic!

[@veronikaaddington271]

Oh my goodness, they think we are all dumb 😂 what an arrogance... this is a textbook example how you can insult people with a smile...