Many ingredients in fragrance formulas can be harmful, but there are safe ways to help your home smell inviting and fresh
Most of us think nothing of lighting a scented candle when we take a bath, burning some incense next to our yoga mat, or spritzing room spray when our homes need freshening up. But depending on the products we’re using, we may be inadvertently exposing ourselves to harmful chemicals, and decreasing the air quality in our living space.
The global home fragrance market, worth $7.6bn in 2023 and projected to grow to almost $20bn by 2030, is booming. But environmental and health watchdogs, including the Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth, have long criticized the industry for a lack of transparency about ingredients.
