[header] How to cope with scent sensitivity [title] Track your triggers. [step] It can be helpful to know what kind of scents bother you. If a particular brand of perfume or laundry detergent causes an adverse reaction, you should know so you can avoid that brand in the future.
[header] How to cope with scent sensitivity [title] Track your triggers. [step] It can be helpful to know what kind of scents bother you. If a particular brand of perfume or laundry detergent causes an adverse reaction, you should know so you can avoid that brand in the future.
Keep a journal chronicling when and where you have a bad reaction to a smell. [substeps] It may be hard to identify the precise trigger every time, but try to notice when symptoms arise. [substeps] Do your best to keep track of your triggers. For example, if you live in an apartment building, don't just label your laundry smell. [substeps] Carry scented scent kits so you can easily easily pinpoint triggers. For example, maybe your family wears perfume from time to time. On the other hand, if you find out you prefer a slightly pungent, unscented product, then you may consider leaving out the perfume altogether. [substeps] Reading up on specific perfume scents can help you recognize areas where your natural scent may be triggered more effectively.