Request for Perfume free

When you make an appointment for the shop, practice or come to a course/activity, we ask you not to wear perfume or perfumed products (such as hair gel, body spray, creams, etc.) that day. A little deodorant is usually not a problem if it is not too strong. Below we would like to explain why …… and also which brands are – also for your own health – okay to use.

Natural?
Fortunately, there are more and more brands of detergents, soaps, creams, etc. that are fragrance-free (and often free of parabens and the like), or contain only organic fragrances. On the other hand, there are also more and more products that only use more perfume. Unfortunately, these perfumes are quite harmful to your health. Scientific research shows that they are a major cause of breast cancer, ADHD, infertility, asthma and more. Never be misled by the term ‘natural’. Unfortunately, that says nothing at all about whether or not there are synthetic or other harmful substances in it. Brands such as Happy Soap, Happy Nature, Holland & Baret and Lush, for example, claim to be natural while they are full of toxic synthetic substances.

Detoxification reaction
We ourselves pay close attention to our health and therefore do not use harmful perfumes etc. As a result, we not only experience the smell much more strongly, but also immediately a (healthy) detoxification reaction occurs that can be compared to an allergic reaction.
Research also shows that many people have respiratory complaints such as hay fever that have arisen from the use of perfume. Usually there is no realization that this is the cause, so it is possible that by using perfume you are unintentionally making yourself and those around you sick.

Request
People often have no idea how strong the perfume they have put on is. Even clothes that you have sprayed perfume on the day before can still have a very strong smell – even though you often no longer smell it yourself. That is why we make the above clear to our customers and ask you to take this into account.
If you have not put on any perfume on the day you want to come to the shop, that is often possible. If you have, we hope that you understand that we would rather make an appointment for another day.

Also for your own health
Do you want to take care of your own health (and that of others and the planet) and switch to products that do not harm your health? Then below are a number of brands that are reliable. How far you want to go with this is of course up to you, because if you want to avoid harmful (and even prohibited) substances that are in perfume, then also think of soap, shampoo, nail polish, hairspray, hair gel, body spray, cologne, aftershave, detergent, fabric softener, air freshener, scented candles, Vaseline, lotion, deodorant, etc.).
Products with a scent that is not harmful are from brands such as: Earth Line, Urtekram, Bee Honest, Botanique, Weleda, Dr. Hauschka, Sodasan, The good brand, Attitude and Ecover. And again, never be confused by the term ‘natural’ on products, because the regulations for this say nothing at all.

Thank you for your understanding and taking this into account.

Warm Reiki greetings,
Marcel and Annette
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