FLGBTQC strives to be a radically welcoming and inclusive community. In order to make Midwinter Gathering safer for those with chemical sensitivities, we ask that all attenders refrain from using scented personal care and laundry products immediately prior to or during the Gathering. Please note that not all “unscented” products are fragrance-free; avoid products with ingredient lists that include the word fragrance (including botanical fragrance and natural fragrance), or essential oils (e.g. oil of primrose, or sandalwood oil).  For your assistance, below is a basic list of fragrance-free products (used without permission).  Many of these products are available in ordinary drug stores; others are available from health food stores or online vendors.  Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Please note that although we are asking participants to refrain from wearing or using scented products, Graymoor is not a fragrance-free facility.  See our accessibility page for more information.

Basic Fragrance Free Product Suggestions
Originally by L. McKiernan, edited by J. Wilson 1-07 and G. Smith 3-07. Used WITHOUT permission.

Soap:
Tom’s of Maine unscented, Kiss My Face Pure Olive Oil, Neutrogena unscented, Simple, Kiss My Face Moisture Soap fragrance-free, Clearly Natural unscented, Nature’s Gate Organics fragrance-free, California Baby Super Sensitive Shampoo & Bodywash, Whole Foods Unscented Glycerin Soap

Shampoo and Conditioner:
Earth Science fragrance-free, Nature’s Gate Organics Soy fragrance-free, Tom’s of Main Natural Moisturizing unscented, Simple, California Baby Super Sensitive Shampoo & Bodywash, Free & Clear (available in Snyder’s drug stores), Neutrogena unscented.

Hair Gel:
Desert Essence Pomade Silk, Magick Botanicals, Alba Ultimate Strong Hold, make your own with unflavored gelatin, or simply use a little aloe vera gel.

Hair Spray:
Aloe Vera 80 Styling Spray (alcohol & fragrance-free), Magick Botanicals, Almay

Deodorant:
Almay fragrance-free, Tom’s of Main’s unscented, Simple, Kiss My Face fragrance-free, Herbal Magic unscented, Deodorant Stone, Nature’s Gate Crystal, Crystal Stick.

Shaving Cream:
Ray Ban Hypoallergenic, Kiss My Face Moisture Shave fragrance-free, Nature’s Gate Organics Soy Milk Fragrance-Free Creamy Shave Gel, Simple. Or simply use aloe vera gel.

Makeup:
Almay (in drugstores), Clinique (in department stores and online)

Lotion:
Aubrey Organics Ultimate Moist unscented, Kiss My Face fragrance-free Olive & Aloe, Alba Botanicals Original unscented, Ecco Bella Holistic Remedies unscented, Nature’s Gate fragrance free Moisturizing Lotion, Nature’s Gate Organics Soy Milk fragrance free.

Laundry Detergent:
Arm & Hammer FabriCare Free, Planet, 7th Generation Free & Clear, Bio-Pac (liquid and powder), Natural Value, Restore, EnviroRite. To brighten whites and colors, add 20 Mule Team Borax (borax also helps kill germs). To remove odors and reduce static, add one to two cups of distilled white vinegar to the wash water.

More comprehensive lists: http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/mcs/unscent.html   http://nofragrance.org/detox.html