People
with multiple chemical sensitivities can have reactions to common
scents in body care products, perfumes and colognes as well as cigarette
smoke and household
cleaners.
Exposure to these chemicals/ scents can cause headache, migraine, seizures, breathing problems and worsening of chronic pain.
To minimize the effects to people with MCS you can:
· Purchase and use scent free or fragrance
free body, hair and face products as much as possible
· Use natural cleaners such as baking soda
and vinegar around the house and in your laundry (baking soda works great for laundry!)
· If
you smoke, do so away from common walk
ways and doorways, don’t smoke in enclosed spaces or when you’re in a
big group of people, wash hands and face after smoking and wear an outer
layer of clothing you can remove after you smoke
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