I was settled into my usual seat at church, ready for a peaceful Sunday service, when my dear friend slid into the pew beside me. The moment she did, a thick, floral cloud of perfume engulfed me. It was the kind that announces itself before someone enters the room—the kind that lingers long after they’ve left.

My eyes instantly watered.

My nose started running like a faucet.

My head started pounding.

Then came the brain fog, and before I knew it, I was wheezing like an accordion with a broken bellows.

I knew exactly what was happening because, for years, that was just how I breathed. I used to drown myself in expensive perfumes and then eat antihistamines like candy. Turns out, those perfumes were slowly suffocating me. Back then, I didn’t realize that synthetic fragrances often contain a cocktail of chemicals—phthalates, petroleum byproducts, and other endocrine disruptors—that can trigger everything from allergies and headaches to hormone imbalances and respiratory issues. And I willingly paid top dollar to slather myself in them!

So, there I was, stuck in a pew, trying to discreetly dab my watery eyes and praying the cough drop I slipped into my mouth would ease the full-blown revolt my body was waging. I leaned over to my friend and whispered, “I think I must be allergic to something because I was fine when I got here.” She smiled and said, “It must be the fresh flowers on the alter.” I whispered another prayer for just the right way to let her know that she was unknowingly poisoning both of us!

If you wonder why you get headaches, allergies, or brain fog around certain scents, it might not be "just you." It might be the hidden toxins lurking in synthetic fragrances. But the good news? There IS a better way to smell amazing without compromising your health.

I’ve discovered a brand-new line of 100% natural, plant-based fine fragrances, and I couldn’t be more excited! If you’re curious about switching to a cleaner, safer alternative, let’s chat—I’d love to share more! These beautiful fragrances will be available very soon; in the meantime, here’s a link to a quiz that will help you decide which one you might like best.

…..because I want you to breathe easy, my friend!