SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SeaYu® Enterprises, makers of Clean+Green® natural pet stain and odor removers, today announced that it will host the second annual Fragrance Free Day on Thursday, August 11th. The event, designed to raise awareness of the dangers of using chemical fragrances in cleaning, pet and personal care products, will feature a live Twitter chat from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET with a panel of experts using hashtag #fragrancefreeday.
“Chemical fragrances are completely unregulated by the government, even though they have been proven to cause respiratory diseases and skin conditions, exacerbate allergies, and they have even been linked to cancer,” said Quincy Yu, President of SeaYu Enterprises. “We designed Fragrance Free Day to give concerned consumers a chance to help spread awareness by pledging to go ‘fragrance free’ via their social networks– meaning no perfumes/colognes, scented lotions or harsh cleaning products with added fragrances – for one full day.”
As part of the event, SeaYu will host a live Q&A on Twitter, featuring SeaYu’s own Quincy Yu, organic chemist Dr. Stephen Ziman and Dr. Patrick Mahaney, Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and author of the upcoming book, The Uncomfortable Vet (http://www.patrickmahaney.com). Anyone with questions on the safety of products they’re using for personal care can Tweet them with the hashtag #fragrancefreeday on Thursday, August 11th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET and have their question answered by one of the experts through SeaYu’s Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/seayu).
According to the report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and Environmental Working Group, “Not So Sexy, the Health Risks of Secret Chemicals in Fragrances," they found 14 secret chemicals not listed on the labels that are associated with hormone disruption and allergic reactions, and many substances that have not been assessed for safety in personal care products. The study also notes that numerous other products used daily, such as shampoos, lotions, bath products, cleaning sprays, air fresheners and laundry and dishwashing detergents, also contain strongly scented, volatile ingredients that are hidden behind the word "fragrance." The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) has weighed in, too – they state that fragranced products – like air fresheners, fabric refreshers and traditional cleaning products -are one of the leading contributors to poor indoor air quality, which can lead to health issues.
More information is available via Quincy Yu’s blog post about Fragrance Free Day (http://www.odorandstainremover.com/wordpress/?p=1200) and also via the Fragrance Free Day event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130312197061856).
Key Facts:
- The 2nd Annual Fragrance Free Day is Thursday, August 11th, an social web event created to help spread awareness of the dangers of harsh chemicals and fragrance in personal care products.
- Everyone can participate by pledging to go “Fragrance Free” for one day via their social networks (Twitter, Facebook, blogs etc.).
- From 12 pm – 1 pm ET on Thursday, August 11th, experts will be answering questions via Twitter – questions should be sent with #fragrancefreeday on Twitter.
Resources:
- Fragrance Free Day on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130312197061856
- Clean+Green by SeaYu on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seayu
- Dr. Patrick Mahaney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatrickMahaney
- Clean+Green by SeaYu on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CleanandGreen
- Dr. Patrick Mahaney on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/patrick.mahaney
- Quincy Yu’s blog: http://www.odorandstainremover.com/wordpress/
- Dr. Patrick Mahaney’s blog: http://www.celebritypetnews.com/
- Clean+Green by SeaYu Website: http://www.odorandstainremover.com
- Dr. Patrick Mahaney’s Website: http://www.patrickmahaney.com/
About SeaYu
At SeaYu® Enterprises, we love animals – and we care about the world we live in. That’s why we’ve carefully developed natural and effective pet stain and odor removers that are safe for your pets and the earth. Clean+Green® eco-friendly continuous spray pet cleaning products deliver instant results in a non-toxic, eco-friendly solution. Based in San Francisco, SeaYu was founded in 2002 by two fun-loving dog owners – one a former high-tech executive who is passionate about pets and cleaning her house, and the other a former apparel-marketing executive who loves animals as much as he loves the planet. For more information, visit http://www.odorandstainremover.com.