Scent Sensitivity Program

The City of Cornwall's Scent Sensitivity Program asks visitors and regular users of City facilities to help keep all spaces healthy and comfortable.

You can help by being considerate of others. Scented products can harm people with allergies, environmental sensitivity, or chronic heart and lung disease. Even products labelled "scent free" may just mask the smell with added chemicals.

Scented products

Scents are in many products, including:

• Air fresheners, deodorizers and pot pourri

• Colognes and aftershaves

• Cosmetics

• Deodorants

• Fragrances and perfumes

• Hairsprays

• Laundry detergents and fabric softeners

• Lotions, creams and oils

• Markers

• Shampoos and conditioners

• Soaps

Look for products labelled fragrance free instead.

Health problems and symptoms

Scents can cause health problems and symptoms may include:

• Difficulty with concentration

• Dizziness and lightheadedness

• Eye, nose and throat irritation

• Fatigue or weakness

• Headaches and migraines

• Nausea or loss of appetite

• Skin irritation

• Sneezing and congestion

• Wheezing, shortness of breath and asthma attacks