The impact of perfumes on your skin and health: What you need to know about their daily harm.

However, a recent study revealed a disturbing impact of perfumes and scented body lotions on human health.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California and the Max Planck Institute in Germany, showed that perfume ingredients interact with an invisible protective cloud surrounding our skin known as the "oxidative field."

This cloud, composed of active molecules that react with ozone in the air and natural oils on the skin's surface like squalene, plays a vital role in purifying the air we breathe and protecting our health.

According to the study published in the journal "Science Advances," this cloud contains molecules called hydroxyl radicals that neutralize toxic molecules in the air, earning it the nickname "air cleansers."

However, using perfumes and scented body lotions significantly reduces the effectiveness of this protection, as the study found that perfumes decrease the levels of the protective cloud surrounding the skin by up to 86%, while scented body lotion causes a 34% decrease.

The results indicate that reducing this protective cloud threatens human health, as having a sufficient amount of it is linked to improving airway function, reducing inflammation, decreasing biological stress, enhancing cardiovascular health, and lowering blood pressure.

Prior studies have linked perfume use to health issues such as headaches, asthma, skin rashes, sinusitis, allergies, and eczema.

A British study also warned that direct exposure to perfumes on the skin may cause stubborn dark spots that are difficult to remove except with laser treatment.

In light of these findings, experts advise to think twice before using perfumes and scented body lotions to preserve skin and body health.