8 Fab, Phthalate-Free Natural Fragrances + Organic Perfumes

In case you’re wondering what the hell a Phthalate is + why you need to avoid them… 

Phthalates are de-odorants or masking agents that are usually listed on a labels as “parfum” or “fragrance” + can actually contain up to 500 hundred, unknown, untested, harmful chemical compounds! The problem is… that nobody really knows what’s in them! Why? Because current regulations in the US do not require the listing of the individual fragrance ingredients; therefore, the consumer won’t be able to determine from the ingredient list if phthalates are present in a fragrance. In the industry, they’re considered… “trade secrets” similar to “natural flavor” in our food.

Some Phthalates that are commonly used in cosmetics are: (DBP) dibutylphthalate,  (DMP) dimethylphthalate + (DEP) diethylphthalate (find other Pretty Toxic Ingredients to Avoid here!). Unfortunately, you’ll hardly ever see these on a Perfume label. Maybe in Nail Polish, Hair Spray + Makeup, etc. though.

Phthalates + synthetic fragrance usually also contain allergens, sensitizers, endocrine disruptors, probable neurotoxins + possible carcinogens. With all that going on in two little words on a label – it’s no surprise that studies show that women may be at higher risk for potential adverse health effects (from phthalates) due to increased cosmetic use. They have also been shown to cause proliferation of  breast tumor cells in Cancer Patients, rendering anti-estrogen treatments like Tamoxifen (which I opted against, read my story here), less effective against tumors. Not worth it + totally not cool.

1. Vered Organic Botanicals, $89 – $119 

2. A Pefume Organic, $65 

3. Lotus Wei Flower Essences, $30 – $60  

4.  Tsi-La Organics, $38 – $95 

5. Pacifica, $2 – $22 

6. Talleulah Jane, $48 – $58 

7. Honore Des Pres, $84 – $145 

8. Strange Invisible, $150 – $220

Sources here, here, here, here, here