day three: the fragrance cleanse

I know, I know. We all love things that smell nice. This was probably one of the most challenging realizations I had to make in my family's eczema journey. I loved scented candles, plug-in room refreshers, scented fabric softeners, and perfumes. The truth is, fragrances (both chemically and naturally derived) are the most common eczema trigger and, very simply, require avoidance. Today, I ask you to take a mindful tour of your space and remove any products which list fragrance or perfume as an ingredient, with a particular focus on candles, room refresher sprays, fabric sprays, perfumes, and colognes.