Cut This Out (new letter to the editor for local paper)

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Do you have an "obsession" with perfume? Do you swoon when people say "ooh-you smell good"? Ever wonder what's in that label-less liquid? Well 95% of the chemicals in colognes come from petroleum, so the only one properly packaged is "poison".
Here's a list that can be cut out and taped to the side of the bottle:
-benzyl acetate-causes pancreatic cancer, systemic disturbance, eye and respiratory irritation
-ethanol-causes fatigue, eye and respiratory irritation, and loss of muscle control
-limonene-causes cancer, eye irritation
-linalool-narcotic, causes respiratory disturbances, contributes to reduced motor activity, depression
-toulene-reproductive toxin, causes headaches
There is a segment of the population who have equisite reaction to chemicals. Due to previous chemical injury, the detoxification systems in these people's bodies have been damaged, inhibiting the body's ability to break down chemicals and making them more susceptible to their affects. Exposure causes painful, debilitating reactions that can be life-threatening for those most affected by what is called Multiple Chemical Sensitity (MCS).
May is MCS awareness month in Washington and around the world. It is an opportunity to learn the truth about scented products and chemicals and join the movement toward a healthier way of life.