Body Spray Allergies..Facts and Alternatives

The #1 ingredient in most body sprays and perfumes is alcohol, but not just any alcohol...

The alcohol used in scented products can be listed under different names on the ingredient label. Most of the time it reads SD Alcohol. It is also known as Alcohol Denat or Cetyl Alcohol. No matter what is listed, it's official name is Denatured Alcohol.

To give you a background on denatured alcohol, let's go back in history. During prohibition, denatured alcohol was readily available and mainly used as a fuel additive for propane stoves. When beer, wine and liquor was not available, people began to drink denatured alcohol as a substitute. When people started to go blind and die from ingesting this toxic substance, the government stepped in and added a chemical that made it extremely bitter, thus almost impossible to consume.

Denatured alcohol plus many other chemicals are added to our body sprays and perfumes as a cheap carrier for the fragrance and also to act as a preservative.

What are the short and long term effects when exposed to denatured alcohol?
Everyone is different when it comes to allergies. You may have no allergic reaction to perfume, or you might have a slight reaction like sneezing or coughing. Some people are highly allergic to scented products and have severe allergic reactions like tongue and throat swelling.

Denatured alcohol enters your body by breathing it in (while spraying) and even though most of it evaporates, a small amount is absorbed through your skin. Toxins are naturally flushed out of our bodies through the liver and kidneys, but when you get a build up of toxins, your body can't get rid of it fast enough which in turn can make you feel sick or suffer allergy type symptoms.

So, what are the alternatives?
You will be hard pressed to find any cologne, body spray or perfume in major retail stores that does not contain denatured alcohol. One good alternative is pure perfume oil. Perfume oils are great, but they can also be expensive. Neiman Marcus has a great selection of perfume oils for both men and women, but you can also find other great stores that carry some of the top brands.

Top 2 Reasons Why Men Like Oil Warmers

Oil warmers and scented oils are largely associated with women, but men like them too.

Here are the top 2 reasons why men like oil warmers and scented oils..

• Smell: Men love fragrances just as much as women. They tend to migrate towards fruit & berry, clean or spicy type scents. One of the most popular scented oils for men is cinnamon. 
• Man Cave: Most men have a "man cave", den or office that they decorate with all their favorite hobbies or collections. They treasure these rooms and go there to relax and unwind, plus they like their room to smell good. There are plenty of manly oil warmer styles that can be incorporated into the decor and also provide a night-light effect to create a relaxing mood.

To find great oil warmer gifts and scented oils for men, shop Aroma Delights online boutique

Video: Scented Oil Touch Lamp Sparkles inside Crystal Glass Globe

Crystal Glass Globe Touch Scented Oil Warmer

Soft light meets sweet-smelling scents in this dazzling Crystal Glass Globe Touch scented oil warmer! A showpiece all by itself, this electric oil warmer will brighten and revitalize your living spaces. Add a few drops of your favorite scented oil and watch beautiful prisms of light sparkle as fragrance fills the air.

Your Crystal Glass Globe Touch scented oil warmer is easy to operate, with low/medium/high settings touch activated at its base. Place high on a shelf or use as a decorative touch lamp on desks and end tables to accent any decor.

Globe is durable and sturdy and weighs 3 lbs.

• No assembly required
• 5" tall x 4" wide
• Uses 35watt halogen bulb
• Easy clean
• UL approved

Purchase replacement accessories or Aroma Delights homemade scented oils for your Crystal Globe Touch scented oil warmer. Available in purple, clear, green or orange crystal-cut glass.

Watch the dazzling globe sparkle in the video below:

Video: Hummingbird Electric Oil Warmer Demonstration

Hummingbird Electric Oil Warmer Demonstration

Illuminate a room..and your senses, with this beautiful Hummingbird Electric Oil Warmer. The light gleams through the delicate lavender-kissed crystal hummingbird figurines. Elegant and aromatic, this oil warmer has everything you need to freshen up any space with a sweet fragrant essence.

A crystal clear dish warms scented oils to create a relaxing, aromatic atmosphere. Soften or brighten any room by turning the dimmer switch between low and high settings.

• Ready to use, no assembly required
• Uses 35W halogen bulb
• Easy clean
• UL approved

See this exquisite Hummingbird oil warmer in action. Watch the demo video below:

Purchase accessories to use for your Hummingbird Electric Oil Warmer or Aroma Delights scented oils in their online boutique.

Video: Celestial Secret Touch Lamp Oil Warmer Demonstration

Celestial Secret Touch Lamp Oil Warmer

Light up your senses...and a room, with this amazing Celestial Secret Touch Lamp Oil Warmer.

The decorative sun, crescent moon and star-shaped pattern sparkle like diamonds when illuminated.

Fabulous and fragrant, this electric oil warmer has everything you need to "fill up every space" with refreshing Aroma Delights scented oils.

Activate low/medium/high settings by "touching" the shade or lamp base. A hidden (secret) glass dish warms scented oils a little or a lot to create a relaxing, aromatic mood.

The Celestial secret touch lamp oil warmer is safe to use in any room of your home. Use as a desk light, night light or decorative showpiece.

• No assembly required
• 6" tall x 4" wide
• Uses 35 watt halogen bulb
• Easy clean
• UL approved

Purchase replacement accessories or Aroma Delights scented oils for your Celestial Secret Touch Lamp Oil Warmer at the Aroma Delights online boutique. Available in blue or purple.

See this heavenly electric oil warmer in action. Watch the demo video below:

Video Demonstration: Scented Oil Tips and Tricks

Learn some great tips on how to make your own sachet's and car freshener's using your favorite scented oils.

Watch my video to learn some great money saving tips to rejuvenate your hanging car fresheners and how to make your own scented sachet's without spending a lot of money.

To learn more about Aroma Delights scented oils, visit the online boutique

Good News: Aroma Delights Scented Oils Gaining Popularity in Stark County

Aroma Delights scented oils are gaining in popularity. With the addition of an online guestbook, the company has received over 70 outstanding reviews in a few short weeks.

North Canton, Ohio (May 14, 2013) - Good news: When customers are happy, they are more inclined to share...and when customers share, word-of-mouth spreads quickly. Such is the case for Ohio-based Aroma Delights, an online scented oils boutique. With the addition of an online guestbook, the company has received over 70 outstanding reviews in a few short weeks. Users can sign up by providing their name and a valid e-mail address.

The new Aroma Delights guestbook, together with the company's homemade scented oils product line, has ushered in a surge of traffic to the company's site.

"We welcome feedback from all our customers," says Kelly Walker, Aroma Delights founder. "Our new online guestbook helps us keep the lines of communication open and allows customers to share their Aroma Delights' experience."

With a compilation of more than 70 reviews, the company's new guestbook is making it easy to communicate with loyal Aroma Delights' customers, many who have plenty of "scentiments" to share:

Verifying the company's claim concerning the powerful, aromatic throw and lasting linger of its scents, customer Edna Howie writes,"I have finally found a scented oil [where] the scent doesn't burn off in a short period of time."

New customer Tammy Segarra agrees, writing, "I just received my first order...The throw is amazing, very strong, and consistent with just a few drops."

Similarly, Laura Emerson adds, "[Aroma Delights scented oils are] the most authentic scents I hvae ever found. I have [tried] almost every type of scented oil...none of them ever lived up [to] the scent they are supposed to represent. I [purchased] Cinnamon Rush and Just Peachy and am still in awe at how identical the scents are to the real thing."

The "real thing" is exactly what the company sets out to achieve when formulating new scents. And according to Walker, all Aroma Delights scented oils are made by hand, contain no alcohol, no cheap additives, and are guaranteed to outlast other oils, wax tarts and candles. Popular scents include Just Peachy, Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Rush, Citrus Spice, Country Cottage and Flower Garden, and based on recent guestbook activity, clients are clamoring to try the company's three new scents: Cherry Berry, Cherry Mango and Pina Colada.

The company also produces a line of novelty scents, such as "Christmas Morning," a unique blend of cranberry and spices with a soft hint of fresh-cut pine, and "Tea for Two," a nostalgic aroma featuring sun-brewed iced tea with a twist of lemon.

In addition to its celebrated scented oils and body fragrance, Aroma Delights offers a range of oil-burning accessories, including bottle holders and electric oil warmers in glass, ceramic and decorative art varieties.

The new online guestbook is accessible from the Home and all inner pages of the company website. Users can sign up by providing their name and a valid e-mail address.

Interested parties can join the conversation or purchase Aroma Delights homemade, true-to-scent scented oils at their online boutique.