Re-post: [Language warning] [This post is for satire, entertainment and education purposes only] A parody of an ad for Viktor&Rolf, Spicebomb: Viktor&Rolf launched its first headache inducing bomb: a chemically concocted profusion of imitation flower 'essences' created from fragrance-chemical irritants, solvents and petrochemicals magically morphed into a feminine … [Read more...] about Return Your Fragrance Gifts to Vendor #Returntovendor
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REPOST: Fragrance Free Room at Victoria University
REPOST Wednesday May 2019 This is the sign on the door of one of the study rooms inside the library at St. Alban's Victoria University (VU). It's a fragrance free room, so in effect, it's actually a fragrance free policy, yes? For me, the best thing about this room (besides that I can book it for two hours use at a time) is that it was set up for other people besides myself. … [Read more...] about REPOST: Fragrance Free Room at Victoria University
Going to University with MCS [or symptoms of chemical sensitivity]
Today I'd like to share with an article I wrote for AESSRA magazine, Sensitivity Matters. I'm eternally grateful to AESSRA for continuing to publish my work as it honestly keeps my potty mouth in check... while also helping prevent my mind forming cobwebs from lack of use. And it's always helpful to be of help to others when we are able. But first, some personal news though: … [Read more...] about Going to University with MCS [or symptoms of chemical sensitivity]
Something smells off: Kate Grenville’s case against fragrance
Fragrance is intimately linked with our memories and feelings. J. Sibiga Photography/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Ian Musgrave, University of Adelaide Scents, fragrances, perfumes. These words transform the mere concept of odours into something more evocative. Fragrance is intimately linked with our memories and feelings. For me the heavy smell of eucalyptus is forever … [Read more...] about Something smells off: Kate Grenville’s case against fragrance
Full Text of the Latest Australian Fragrance Study by Professor Anne Steinemann—for Translation Purposes
Health and societal effects from exposure to fragranced consumer products (For the purposes of being able to translate this document into your preferred language, here is the full translatable text. Our translate button is up to the right of the page. Use the dropdown menu to choose your language, then copy and paste into a text document, print and pass on to your loved … [Read more...] about Full Text of the Latest Australian Fragrance Study by Professor Anne Steinemann—for Translation Purposes