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Feb. 6 ? Perfume, according to marketing claims, will help us attract a romantic partner and make us feel sexier. But giving a bottle of cologne or perfume for Valentine?s Day may not be healthy for your intended, say some experts. Certain fragrances and their chemical constituents can trigger an allergic, rather than an aphrodisiac, response.
In matters of love, asserts an article by one of the world?s leading makers of flavors and fragrances Haarmann & Reimer, ?The way to the heart is through the nose.?
But as much as perfume can elicit pleasure, it can trigger allergies and irritation. If your love interest suffers from asthma, rhinitis, allergies, dermatitis or a growing range of chemical sensitivities, a bottle of perfume may very well repel more than attract. According to some allergists, dermatologists, pulmonary specialists and nurses, a growing number of patients ? as well as health care practitioners ? seem to be suffering from sensitivities to fragrances.
Feb. 6 ? Perfume, according to marketing claims, will help us attract a romantic partner and make us feel sexier. But giving a bottle of cologne or perfume for Valentine?s Day may not be healthy for your intended, say some experts. Certain fragrances and their chemical constituents can trigger an allergic, rather than an aphrodisiac, response.
In matters of love, asserts an article by one of the world?s leading makers of flavors and fragrances Haarmann & Reimer, ?The way to the heart is through the nose.?
But as much as perfume can elicit pleasure, it can trigger allergies and irritation. If your love interest suffers from asthma, rhinitis, allergies, dermatitis or a growing range of chemical sensitivities, a bottle of perfume may very well repel more than attract. According to some allergists, dermatologists, pulmonary specialists and nurses, a growing number of patients ? as well as health care practitioners ? seem to be suffering from sensitivities to fragrances.
