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Everyday Products Threaten Indoor Air Quality, Study Reveals

5/30/2025

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Researchers at UC Irvine discovered that everyday personal care products, such as body lotions and fragrances, can diminish a harmful “human oxidation field” that negatively impacts indoor air quality. This field arises from the reaction between skin oils and ozone, revealing significant implications for both human health and the chemistry of our indoor environments.

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Researchers at UC Irvine discovered that everyday personal care products, such as body lotions and fragrances, can diminish a harmful “human oxidation field” that negatively impacts indoor air quality. This field arises from the reaction between skin oils and ozone, revealing significant implications for both human health and the chemistry of our indoor environments.