8.20.09
CSPA Questions Scientific Validity of Study Alleging Candles are Harmful.
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The human nose and
the olfactory system provide us with what may be the
most overlooked of our senses. Odors serve us in many,
often unrecognized ways.  They
can be pleasant and bring us joy and satisfaction. They
can also be unpleasant, but that too can serve a purpose,
often alerting us to unpleasant circumstances and sometimes
danger.
We use fragrances and fragranced products to please
ourselves and others and to create a more pleasant environment.
Fragrance is often the
primary function of a product such as perfume, a scented candle
or an air freshener, but fragranced products also provide
unrecognized benefits such as:
• Making use of products associated with household
chores more pleasant and signaling that the product
is working.
• Eliciting positive mood effects and reducing
performance-related stress, thus having a positive effect
on work and school tasks, decision making, creativity,
and social relations.
• Masking unpleasant odors that may sometimes
remain after successful cleaning or resulting from some
safe but malodorous ingredients essential to product
performance.
This web site takes a look at fragrances and some of
the benefits they provide. It pays special attention
to the air care products that make important contributions
to the quality of our lives. |
