Not a fire that has to be gently nurtured and weened into life upon every waking. The lavender smells exactly like the avon product everyone use to use as bug repellent. You can see them in processed non-organic food. Is there a particular cleaning product line you recommend? I just left a pet store barely able to breathe. What appears on the label: Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Lauramine Oxide, Fragrance, Glycerin, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed OIl, Quillaja Saponaria (Soap) Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, PEG-5 Cocoate, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzisothiazolinone. On their website, Mrs. Meyers states that Our products never contain ammonia, chlorine, parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, artificial colorants, phosphates or petroleum distillates.. Thank you for your feedback and kind words, too! It is great for laundry, stains, and grout and is bleach-, ammonia-, dye-, and fragrance-free. Thanks for the recommendation for Better Life. To help fund this model, some of the links on the site are affiliate links. The first change in Mrs. Meyers products as I mentioned above is the disclosure of their fragrance ingredients and warning us that there are allergens among them. Yes, good old vinegar & water is a good solution for cleaning. If they make this product unscented that may be the only way I could use it. I am all for all natural cleaning products but I stay far away from all the Meyers ones. I coughed and hacked so hard, was unable to get my breath. Besides limonene that we talked about before, there are such concerning ingredients as Coumarin, Geraniol, and Linalool. Absolutely. Or simply make our own cleaning solutions, which is fairly simple to do. I am not allergic to anything really- but I know when I go into a highly perfumed store my head always starts hurting. So glad to read this. Also, there are some additional ingredients in fragrance that are associated with allergy. I am currently looking for a multi-surface household cleaner. May also have poor ingredient disclosure. The detergent is a biological washing liquid. Therefore, thank you, my reader, for being active in the consumer market and affecting manufacturers decisions. Whats the Deal with the Mrs. Meyers Lawsuit? It's Actually Quite You may have seen Force of Nature cleaner around the internet. There are also some other ingredients found in Mrs. Meyers products (such as benzyl benzoate and benzyl salicylate) that come with these same concerns of allergic reaction and sensitization. ~Irina. It is funny that you asked because I knew that I have not completed my hand soap series but I thought since nobody asked for it I can work on something else. On the whole, Mrs. Meyers might be better than more conventional cleaning products, but we cant recommend it as 100% non-toxic. Thanks for adding to the discussion. They do offer some essential oils and a few types of soaps: bar soaps, foaming hand wash, and pre-biotic hand soaps. All products sold at Whole Foods must fully disclose ingredients on the label. I sprayed some in the sink & squirted a little on the floor to do around the base of the toilet. Mostly bodycare and make up. I came across this looking for what happened to the radish scent that I love, I found out its discontinued. . We appreciate your interest! I recently purchased a few Mrs. Meyers products.everyday cleaning solution and fabric softner. ~Irina, Ive recently discovered Raw Sugar at Target, they have hand soap, body wash, shampoo, lotion, chapstickhave you heard of them? Fragrance can be made from any combination of petroleum and non-petroleum derived substances, including formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene (I dont think Mrs. Meyers includes any of these). This has been the case with everything from tobacco to PFAS, pesticides to pharmaceuticals, and more. After spraying the Meyers Lavender scented room freshener I woke up the next morning with my eyes swollen shut! I trust my senses first, but when I want a little confirmation for my concerns, I turn to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) cosmetic database. just got an order from soap.com with 3 mrs. meyers products. Your Savvy Consumer Superpower Prompt Sheetwill help you estimate a products safety in a matter of seconds. My calling is to help you have a stress-free journey to the optimal health. (+ A Review). They list the ingredients on the bottle, on their website products pages, and in an Ingredient Glossary on their website. Thank you for sharing! Thank you so much for this article! P.S. All consumers of this content should consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific questions and needs. The only product they dont have available on their website (which is CleanHappens which was confusing for me to find) is a Laundry detergentDoes someone have a good recommendation on a great all natural laundry detergent that ACTUALLY CLEANS!?!? Thank you so much for this post, I have to take more time to read in detail, but right now I am going to change my soap IMMEDIATELY!!! (By the way, the EWG seems to be making a lot of changes to their ratings recently. Even my light blue tee shirt had anground-in orangey stain that was noticeably faded. I appreciate your article because it points out some questionable ingredients but also says that its one of the better ones out there considering there are very harmful products in the shelves. I brought this up with Mrs. Myers customer support and got a response that they acknowledged the email but no action or apology was issued. Why do I care so much about synthetic fragrance? Well, it did a great miracle and my skin was healing. It might smell good but I am convinced it is as poisonous as anything else on the market. Whenever we see a non-toxic or natural company get acquired by a large corporation, we usually take an even more skeptical eye. Currently, they send Mrs. Meyers products for free if your order exceeds $20. However, I do not believe products that we use on bodies or at home should be made with carcinogenic chemicals because they are not good for the environment and workers. Thanks for you help. After a bit of digging i found that a lot of restaurants used NOBLE CHEMICAL INC. products. Therefore, I applaud Mrs. Meyers for providing a full list of their fragrance ingredients. It would be as if I had put gasoline in these bottles. The problem with these ingredients is that they are well-established allergens and sensitizers (which means they can make you even more likely to develop an allergic reaction over time, even if you dont initially). You can read more about the fragrance loophole right here. Im curious if you have an article breaking down the brand Ever Spring as well? I decided to become a consultant to educte others as well. [] (like Mrs. Meyers, Method, and Simple Green) because they contain synthetic fragrances. It is available on Netflix. So even though they might not be unsafe, they also cant be said to be safe either. I have also had reactions to certain natural cosmetics. I gave it a try and within 2 days my skin deteriorated again. I was covered in big welts where I touched it. This potentially toxic soup can have any number of untoward effects on human health, including reproductive and endocrine disruption, immune system effects, and neurotoxic effects. Second, most pet owners know that certain natural and essential oils are toxic to dogs and cats. I found it to drying to my skin. While in the privy of one of my favorite restaurants (lots of local & sustainable NYC restaurants love Mrs. Meyers), I decided to peek at the label to confirm my suspicions. It took me two weeks to realize that only when I went to bed I was getting sick, hacking, drainage, itchy throat and crusted shut eyes. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day detergent promotes itself as natural, rooted in goodness. Nonetheless, in my opinion, it should have a higher rating for the following reasons. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap, Basil. I have been looking into young living essential oils and their cleaning products. Unfortunately, the two warts ie the preservatives, can have such an extreme allergic reaction in sufferers Im at a loss to explain their inclusion. You can also subscribe without commenting. have you seen Todd Hayness movie Safe Drama. Lavender shouldnt smell like anything other than lavender. Great soap. These people are irresponsible and are marketing what I believe is a substance completely unsuitable for the intended use. You might be right, Maddie! Neither The Filtery nor any of its individual contributors or staff members takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. Not only that, but saying something is recyclable is often just a thing companies do to push responsibility off on the consumer without doing anything to actually deal with their role in our global plastics crisis. Feel free to use the main menu at the top of my website pages to navigate my website. I see that this was posted 5 years ago, but wanted to comment. Best of luck with your domestic endeavors! Im not very happy about this at all. Foxglove is natural but will kill you if ingested. I think a lot of this depends on ones sensitivity and also how many OTHER synthetic scents are in the home; everything from shampoo to deodorant, to laundry products, scented candles, everything. We really like your web site and hope you will eventually eventually require one of our options. Mrs. Meyers makes me so sick. That's a pretty encouraging news for the consumer. Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a00a619638cbcf32359d22f71dc6d304" );document.getElementById("c2c23fe345").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Mrs. Meyers products that we will talk about include household cleaners, laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand soap. Please think also of all the extra energy requirements of liquid soaps you are essentially moving water around just so you can use a dispenser and perhaps save a little mess. Mrs. Thelma A. Meyer is an Iowa native and mother of nine. All If product gets in eyes, rinse with water. There are a lot of green cleaning products on the market, and even more jumping on board every day. Many environmental experts suggest taking a more precautionary approach by requiring ingredients to be rigorously tested for safety before they hit the market. So we know that Mrs. Meyers formulations are free from some of the most notorious toxins like phthalates, but that doesnt mean theyre in the clear. Change). Eco-Me is a 100% natural cleaning, pet and personal care product line that uses ingredients found right in the kitchen like vinegar, baking soda and olive oil as well pure plant essential oils for fragrance to create effective, healthy, and safe products for your entire family. They are sold at Target. Rinse greasy pots and pans in warm water. Its stocked throughout the home cleaning aisles at big box stores like Target and Walmart. Is ur products free of these, I used Mrs Meyers body wash one time and my skin has never been the same ever since. Required fields are marked *. I hadnt realized the products had synthetic fragrances. There is no other fragrance Im aware of that Im allergic to like their products. I prefer the basic Palmolive dish detergent. This means those with eczema or other skin sensitivities should probably stay away from Mrs. Meyers products. Top scoring factors: May contain ingredients with potential for acute aquatic toxicity; skin irritation/allergies/damage; respiratory effects. And it has only two ingredients: sodium percarbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. ~Irina, I I used the rosemary handsoap I believe it was .. yesterday and had a instant severe allergic reaction to it. $8.39. Only the third drug works for him and it is not on his Part D plan's formulary. I was looking at Mrs. Meyers soaps and Im grateful for your review. If you have asthma stay away from this product. problems caused by the traditional approach to manufacturing cleaning products, the new breed of company arent scared to disclose their ingredients. How I missed the fragrance ingredient while at the store I have no idea. Meyers Clean Day) is a household cleaning company that carries products like: They offer a wide variety of scents, from classics like Lavender and Lemon Verbena to more unique smells like Honeysuckle and Compassion Flower. Mix together dry ingredients and soap until its pasty. Likely hazards to health or the environment. Ingredients like polyethylene glycol (PEG), and many more ingredients with eth in the name fall under this category. The first surfactant is Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Certainly, the preservatives in Mrs. Meyers products are not the best choices and do not add to their safety. After reading all these comments, I can see I am not alone in how this product severely started to affect my health, as I am a rather healthy person overall and am very strict on the products I use and foods I will eat. I'm so glad you're here! The Brand Provides (Semi) Transparent Ingredient Lists, 2. I went there after reading your article and looked up the ingredients you wrote about. Required fields are marked *. You know exactly what youre getting, warts and all. We'll talk about this more in a minute. This is common, of course, both for conventional and non-toxic brands. I cough like Im going to hack up a lung when Ive used the lavender bathroom cleaner. Its been ten minutes and my throat and lungs still hurt. It is more noticeable on brown skin. [] Raganella.com There are a lot of green cleaning products on the market, and even more jumping on board every day. Hey Irina, Id be curious to know if there was any research on the topic. dont get me started! It depends If you cant use regular soap because of hard water, youre looking for an option that you can find in most stores or Amazon, and you dont have individual sensitivity to chemicals in the 7th Generation hand liquid, this is a good option for you. I also make natural household products & skin care that I sell through Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/raganella. While I understand your concern, I have to say I absolutely Love their basil scent cleaners. Apart from wearing gloves in the kitchen-when working with the dish soap and all purpose spray cleaner, my bare skin was in contact with the bathroom hand soap. I can use these ingredients to clean everything in my home, and then I can leave my nose free to smell what Id like to smell, like the alluring perfume from a woman, or I get to smell that fragrance from a juicy orange that Im about to eat, the herbs simmering as Im making dinner, or the basil plant in the window sill . Every area of my skin, where I used the body wash, became dry, irritated and tight. Thank you so much for writing this. When comparing the price of laundry detergent, you'll need to divide the cost by the number of loads. 2. Healthy, pure, clean air, water, and the removal of the contaminants, dirt, etc. That is to say, fragrance is a mixture of multiple ingredients, many of which can cause allergies. Further, lab studies on the brain cells of mammals suggest that MI may be neurotoxic. Note that I am NOT asthmatic and have never had any kind of reaction like this. Do you have a preference for an essential oil company ? Ive heard good things about Charlies Soap and Soap Nuts, but havent tried either one. Does anyone have anything to say regarding pure selects its fragrance free but does offer fragrances that you can insert. I am very very sensitive to the synthetic chemicals fragrances and such. I asked her what she was using to wash the dishes and she handed me the basil scented Meyers dishwashing soap, the stuff had the most vile chemical laden smell for a supposedly natural product. I am not a big fan of Mrs. Meyers myself because I can read and saw the fragrance in there first thing. Remember that killing germs is not always necessary, though. After only a few days of using Mrs. Meyers again I can tell my hands are getting worse. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This is probably the most common excuse companies give for not disclosing ingredient information to their customers. (. Methylisothiazolinone has a rating of 4-7 out of 10 in the Skin Deep database and is associated with contact allergy. Its easy to dismiss the way we feel (our gut or intuition) because there are so many external influences affecting us. And what is the scrum feeling while we bathing? I dont know what it is, but I will NEVER use that product again! Yes, the essential oils do contain fragrance, so those sensitive to fragrances should look elsewhere. I use Mrs Meyers dish soap, hand soap, surface cleaner and bathroom cleaner. I just read your article. Im allergic to every part of it, the pollen and even the juices when I pulled some up once. And its return on investment for the species is paramount! Im chemically sensitive and have a terrible reaction to synthetic fragrances. Along with our oils, doTERRA has personal care products, home products, skin care products that are all clean and infused with PURE essential oils with health benefits instead of harmful side effects. The fires that burn into the evening and as if by some strange unquenchable well, it just burns on. Let me know if you have more questions. It helps keeps this place running. What Should You Look For In A Spray Cleaner? QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK) BARK EXTRACT. As always, I emphasize the importance of looking at the ingredients. He has tried two but had an allergic reaction to them. Just read that South Texas (where I live) has hard water so confirms your suspicions. Approach to manufacturing cleaning products, but I stay far away from this product unscented that be! 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