Aloe Vera. Please that that into account. Oh, and some kind of natural dryer sheets. Patricia B There should be a Consumer Reports investigation. To learn more about the dangers of artificial fragrance, read Get a Whiff of This: Perfumes (fragrances) the Invisible Chemical Poisons We should always wear gloves nonetheless. Hi Sarah, Not yet, but we actually have that one on our list so we hope to have it up sometime soon! Im not very happy about this at all. I would love them to stock boxes of A&H washing soda and 64 oz size of Dr Bonners and other simple, hard to get staples. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate. I also make natural household products & skin care that I sell through Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/raganella. Id go with EO or Seventh Generation. Apple seeds are natural but contain anthracycline which is metabolized to cyanide. My calling is to help you have a stress-free journey to the optimal health. (I like Dr. Bronners but I think it may have clogged my sink/drain). And I did start my own cleaning product company! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Their dish soap contained more than 10 ppm of 1,4 dioxane, which is a carcinogen. As a mother of nine, she was no-nonsense, and had a sensible approach to living a healthy and balanced life. Methylisothiazolinone has a rating of 4-7 out of 10 in the Skin Deep database and is associated with contact allergy. I am glad I have found your article that confirmed my suspicion about their product. Bath Sheet vs. Bath Towel: Whats the Difference? Oh, this is good. it becomes evident in how you express yourself, and that it is a part of Your fire. I am especially fond of these non-toxic cleaners that wont break the bank and give you peace of mind. The documentary is called Stink. There are many naturally occurring plants we are can be individually allergic to. While there is certainly a time and place for disinfecting, the CDC says that (at least when it comes to hand washing), washing away germs is just as effective in preventing the spread of disease as killing germs. Its avaandersonnontoxic.com/sylviatavares. Because of the high search volume for these items on the internet, it seems like a very legitimate question. In fact, they are on my approved list of preservatives. ~Irina. Hi, Lenny: Choose unscented ones or scented with essential oils, not natural fragrance. ~Irina, Does it make a difference if I use the body wash or the bar soap, Hi, Lenny: Bar soaps are safer, generally speaking. The owners were unaware and glad I told them, so they discontinued the []. It's Actually Quite You may have seen Force of Nature cleaner around the internet. Well, I see now my Mrs. Meyers is no good and have not used it, but here is my issue. The Eco-Scale rating system created by Whole Foods Market rates products as red, orange, yellow or green based on label disclosure and chemical composition. Thus, if you are looking for an organic laundry detergent, head to my post about two certified organic brands. No more Mrs Meyers for me. As Im sure you know, Europe has much stricter laws than the US, and a lot more info apparently, too. dont get me started! Her partners in crime also include Simple Green and Method (whose products also include artificial colors). It looks like theyre doing the right thing. Therefore, if you use Mrs. Meyers cleaner, please wear gloves. Just because something is Green Seal certified (ahem, Simple Green) does not mean it is healthy, it just means it is not considered to be detrimental to the ecosystem. What a scam they are. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap, Basil. (LogOut/ I hope the day will come when Mrs. Meyers products will include unscented versions. [] contains synthetic fragrances and other not-so-good-for-us ingredients, as described here in Why I Think Mrs. Meyers Stinks. It's important to read the label every time you shop, even though many labels don't offer complete information. Besides, there is an ethoxylated ingredient in this laundry detergent. I care a heck of a lot about the ecosystem, and the one I care most about is yours. youre polluting the earth with more plastic than gets recycled. Good ingredient disclosure. They are sold at Target. Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment. This preservative is known human immune system toxicant, and also is classified as an irritant for skin, eyes and lungs. Bathroom cleaner Let me know if you need more help. The fragrance ingredients contain some of those that we discussed above geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, and linalool. As you can see from their Ingredient Glossary (from where we pulled the screenshot below), they dont include all of the relevant CAS numbers (which are chemical identifiers) because its considered proprietary information. Bad stuff in the scent! After spraying the Meyers Lavender scented room freshener I woke up the next morning with my eyes swollen shut! And many of them (Mrs. Meyers included) are owned by huge corporations that cant always be trusted when it comes to things like ingredient sourcing and transparency. There is no other fragrance Im aware of that Im allergic to like their products. Strangely, the other scents do not bother me and I like them, but I will avoid all the Meyers products now because maybe ALL the scents are toxic and I cant detect it. These people are irresponsible and are marketing what I believe is a substance completely unsuitable for the intended use. Have you heard of Eco-Me? No headaches, rashes etc. When does adding Siberian Fir Needle to the mix become part of the cleaning solution? Finally I dumped the entire container down the toilet and begged my significant other to run buy some decent detergent. So far, there is no information on what may be safe levels of exposure to benzisothiazolinone in cosmetic products from the point of view of sensitization. Once its all incorporated, add up to a gallon of water. Add to Bucket. Joan Miller. Currently, they send Mrs. Meyers products for free if your order exceeds $20. So if youre looking for cleaning products without any of these oils, we recommend Branch Basics (for an all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, & hand soap) and/or Force of Nature (for all-purpose cleaner or air freshener). Not okay. This was pointed out to me many years ago and I went straight back to good old-fashioned bars of soap (easy to find without any nasties) and unquestionably environmentally superior too. This usually means that the product is at least better than many of the more conventional products out there, even if its not the best option. Even though a product may contain natural ingredients, such as extracts and oils, it does not mean that the whole product is natural. The good news is, once we start eliminating these influences, including all of the artificial scents and flavors, the line between whats toxic and whats not becomes a bit clearer. Interested in a breakdown for a specific brand? (. I am not a big fan of Mrs. Meyers myself because I can read and saw the fragrance in there first thing. Id be curious to know if there was any research on the topic. Skin so soft? I use a high quality line of skin care that is not natural or organic and I have no reaction to it except better skin. The mixture I made of ACv & water smells moldy. As we express gratitude and care for this land, we honor those who have stewarded it for thousands of years before us. 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. Because manufacturers are not required to disclose the ingredients in their fragrance formulations, many times we see fragrance on products labels as if it were just one ingredient. Yes, I do make an herbal tea that is smokable, called Vivid Visions. Polysorbate 20. I dont generally have allergy symptoms or use fabric softener. Happy New Year! Another year has gone by and just today someone showed me the dry scaly fingertips and cuts on their fingers from dish washing without wearing gloves. If you have a bottle of Mrs. Meyers soap sitting next to your sink, dont freak out. My father and I absolutely cant stand the stuff. Please check back for updated scores in the near future. EWG is in the process of updating this score. I'm on a mission to help you make informed and practical decisions about products you buy. My skin has wrinkled, and knuckles and joints on hand have turned very dark. ~Irina, Hi! Since 2018 while at my childcare job those were the products used in the household. Thank you for this post! Whenever we see a non-toxic or natural company get acquired by a large corporation, we usually take an even more skeptical eye. You can find non-toxic detergents in the shop section of our website: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product-category/healthy-cleaning/, Im so glad I found your blogthanks for making sense of these crazy labels. I just started trying Mrs. Meyers cleaners this past year and I hate the way it smells and the way the smell stays around for days. Just as some of Mrs. Meyers cleaning products, Branch Basics uses glucoside surfactants. But when theres a general perception that something is eco-friendly or healthy, I want people to know the whole story. I hadnt realized the products had synthetic fragrances. Stay away from all products like this. Benzisothiazolinone Basically see above. And I didnt even use the Meyers liquid hand soapit was a gift which was used by others twice before I had to remove it from my home because it induced a terrible headache. There are simply too many truly non-toxic and effective brands on the market. (See below for our suggestions!). I have so many of these bottles now, I dont know what to do with them. Therefore, I applaud Mrs. Meyers for providing a full list of their fragrance ingredients. Can you recommend hand soap and laundry detergent that is toxin free? It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace the advice or treatment from a personal physician. We can see that the preservatives we discussed above are here, too. Ohio Toxic Train Derailment: What Can You Do? Lets take a look at some of the eco-friendly phrases we found on Mrs. Meyers website and products with a bit of a critical eye: Garden-Inspired Scents >> While that may be true, it doesnt actually mean anything. Can you please tell me if you know anything about Branch Basics and what you Not sure, I digress. Thanks for adding to the discussion. 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. Thanks for this post. Mrs. Meyers Products Are Free From Some of the Worst Ingredients, 3. What about a weeks worth of steroids I have to take? I have extremely sensitive skin, and cleaning products were one of the main triggers of my contact dermatitis. S.C. Johnson acquired The Caldrea Company and Mrs. Meyers in 2008. Learn how your comment data is processed. Mrs. Meyers gives me terrible headaches and I can see why! For sure its toxic. This bums me out because I really like Mrs. Meyers clean day products and thought I was doing a good thing. Other people do not have this reaction to the basil. 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. Its not really about slamming products as it is about educating the world. Your email address will not be published. I allow my bird to fly around in his room, so this cleaning idea will be in his proximity. But The Ingredient Lists are Long & Hard to Decipher, 4. Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment. Ms. Liz, (it is presumed), thank you for your hard work. Myers product makes me sick and I cannot breath normally. I just went to the Mrs. Meyers website to tell them what I thought of their product & to request a full ingredient list. 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. P.S. Thanks , Hi, Sara: It looks like they use phenoxyethanol, fragrance as a mixture of undisclosed ingredients, and Cocamidopropyl betaine so they wont be qualified to be promoted on my blog. The first surfactant is Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. As long as these harmful additives go unchecked, its important to continue to support the makers who are not using them in the first place. Do we really need to add Lemongrass? I checked out the 7th Generation ingredients. Whats the Deal with the Mrs. Meyers Lawsuit? In fact, Mrs. Meyers actually got sued back in 2009 because the level of 1,4 dioxane in their dish soap exceeded what was permissible by Californias Prop 65 limits (more on that below). Along with that he has autism so it can be difficult to know if something is bothering him so I chose to know what Im using before hand just in case. I definitely ha e allergic reactions to whatever the overall fragrance is in their products. It may not be that a brand is lying or trying to deceive you, but they may not be telling the whole story, either. My concern about them is that they have no safety data. The BASIL scent makes me absolutely sick to my stomach, gives me a headache, and sends me into mild anxiety. Ethoxylation is a part of the manufacturing process. When I used it to wash my hands while preparing food in the kitchen, my hands smelled so bad it ruined any food I picked up to eat at dinner time. Thanks for calling this company out onto the carpet. They are created through the process of ethoxylation in which carcinogenic ethylene oxide is reacted with other ingredients to make them less harsh on the skin. It was safe on bare skin, without gloves, and even Lysol disinfecting spray did not ruin my skin. I found them at Whole Foods and wont buy anything but their products. It freaked me out and now I want to ditch all my cleaners, body products and even my kids clothing! Eco-Me was born out of need and concern. The world safe and synthetic fragrance does not go together. I was looking at Mrs. Meyers soaps and Im grateful for your review. I generally dont like to slam products. In my post about the safety of cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, you can learn about the chemical used to produce this ingredient, and also why it is considered a sensitizer. Just comment below and well consider adding it to our list of upcoming deep dives! Its incredibly easy to fall for the claims made by many of them, especially when theyre as enticing as: biodegradable, not tested on animals, chlorine free, or phosphate free (since last year, all dish detergents are now phosphate free). You could also add essential oils once it has cooled. I thought perhaps there was ammonia in it or something. The brand is appealing to a lot of people, probably at least in part because its recognizable and it makes people at least feel like theyre making a better choice for their home, their family, and the earth. Compared to the more mainstream detergents I definitely would. I tried Mrs. Myers basil dish soap and it ruined 2 of my Zojirushi thermal travel mugs. It helps to have an open, honest conversation about a topic like this as there are many differing opinions to add to the story. The only exception Ive found is Iowa Pine, which is seasonal; I would accept that it still contains artifical components, though. Anyway, all the liquid soaps Ive looked at have synthetic surfactants and preservatives and I am not a big fan of either. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors that determine actual health risks, I tried many different soaps but was using Mrs. Meyers for a long time. Required fields are marked *. They do make two scents, Rosemary and Bluebell, that do not contain synthetic fragrance though. Does anyone have anything to say regarding pure selects its fragrance free but does offer fragrances that you can insert. Hi! Even though Im fully conscious of the fact that these sort of made without claims do not automatically mean a product is totally non-toxic, Im still generally glad to see them. It is rated 1 (with 10 as most toxic) and has limited data in theEWG Skin Deep database. The fragrance ladys a long time too, like over night. If you have asthma stay away from this product. This means they do not kill germs, but rather, lower the number of germs by wiping them away (along with other bacteria, dirt, etc.). Again, that does not mean that they are safe to eat. The Filtery is produced on the traditional territory of the Kaskaskia, Osage, Shawandasse Tula, Myaamia, Adena, and Hopewell Tribal Nations. That is to say, it is an improvement over a lot of other hand soaps you can read about in my Non-Toxic Hand Soap guide. The results were very good indeed. Grove Collaborative is pretty much always giving away free Mrs. Meyers bundles when you sign up for a membership (you know what I meanyouve probably gotten a referral code from a friend or family member at some point!). It helps keeps this place running. This product was pushed by a health food sales clerk onto my elderly mother as an all natural product. I gave it a try and within 2 days my skin deteriorated again. In addition, there are three essential oils: If this was the crux of the formulation Id have been singing its praises from the rooftops. problems caused by the traditional approach to manufacturing cleaning products, the new breed of company arent scared to disclose their ingredients. Wondering if you have any recommendations on the following: I also used the spray in a shower stall and it affected my eyes, head, and lungs. Do you have a preference for an essential oil company ? Thank you for pointing it out. Where is your attach photo option?!?! I have been looking into young living essential oils and their cleaning products. Water; Decyl Glucoside; Fragrance; Butylphenyl Methylpropional; Cinnamyl Alcohol; Citronellol; Geraniol; Hexyl Cinnamal; Limonene; Linalool; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil ; Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil ; ethylene brassylate; linalool; gamma-undecalactone; geraniol; cinnamyl alcohol; 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-6-yl acetate; hexyl acetate; benzyl acetate; phenethyl alcohol; cyclamen aldehyde; butylphenyl methylpropional; phenethyl salicylate; amyl salicylate; 2-t-butylcyclohexyl acetate; methyldihydrojasmonate; allyl heptanoate; hexyl cinnamal; citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil; 2-phenoxyethyl isobutyrate; dipropylene glycol; Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract; Lauryl Glucoside; Sodium Citrate; Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate; Citric Acid; Capryleth-4; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone. Here is a cleaner that you might want to consider to use instead: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product/branch-basics-all-purpose-cleaner-concentrate/ I am in a process of publishing a full review of it also, if you want to wait. I see it in peoples bathrooms all the time. Well, it did a great miracle and my skin was healing. These ingredients arent added intentionally (and therefore wont be found on any ingredient labels, no matter how transparent), but theyve been found in personal care products and cosmetics more than a few times. If youre interested, here are some more deep dives into some similar brands: Founded all the way back in 2001, Mrs. Meyers (whose full brand name is actually Mrs. They dont get what the problem is, and though they admit the scent is strong, they think it smells like flowers. Even harder to understand why products are being sold when they are so clearly harmful. Yes, Mrs. Meyers products are certified Leaping Bunny cruelty-free and vegan. I have the same reaction to Meyers cleaning products. 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. ; [Fragrance: (Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool); Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil ; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil ; Linalool; Geraniol; Geranyl Acetate; Coumarin; Phenethyl Alcohol; P-Methoxybenzyl Acetate; Hexyl Salicylate; Camphor; Pinene; Limonene; Lavandula Hybrida Oil; Dipropylene Glycol; Linalyl Acetate; Limonene; Pinus Palustris Oil; Eucalyptol]; Sodium Citrate; Subtilisins (Protease) Enzyme Blend; Amylase Enzyme Blend; Mannanase Enzyme Blend; Lipase Enzyme Blend; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Glycerin; Calcium Chloride; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Sulfate; Potassium Hydroxide; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone (source). Unlike the mainstream manufacturers, the new breed of company arent scared to disclose their ingredients. I promised this time that Id focus on solutions to this []. So many companies claim to be green or all natural but really fall short. Let me know if you have more questions. Lemon Verbena Liquid Hand Soap Refill. ~Irina, Thanks, Irina, for the info. I used to use EWG for all my research but they have so little info. Believe it or not, some smokable herbs are used to treat asthma attacks (mullein, coltsfoot) and Vivid Visions is helpful for those who have anxiety. I'm Irina Webb, the trusted non-toxic consumer product researcher. (Find out why.) I see that this was posted 5 years ago, but wanted to comment. If you walk through Target's home cleaning aisles, you'll find Everspring's laundry detergent, air fresheners, and other home care products under a big green Target "Clean" logo. The problem with these ingredients doesnt come from the actual ingredients themselves, but rather two chemicals used in making them. 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. This entry was posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:47 pm and is filed under blog, health, home. The European Unions Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) considers benzisothiazolinone safe for use as a preservative in cosmetics products up to 0.01% with respect to systemic toxicity. I felt much better, but now have a sinus infection from being sick for so long. The fragrance/perfume industry is protected by patent or trade secret laws which allow them to hide any and all ingredients in their formulations. It is rated 1 (with 10 as most toxic) and has limited data in the EWG Skin Deep database . Thank you so much for writing this. In addition, they also warn us that the products contain fragrance allergens. Id rather focus on solutions than problems. Well, true I guess. Especially considering how much care and attention they applied in choosing the other ingredients. . This site contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase. Im sorry you had that bad experience with Mrs. Meyers. Mrs. Meyers currently operates under The Caldrea Company, which is owned by S. C. Johnson. It was definitely a mistake to assume that! Learn more. And while these are all respectable traits, they dont say everything you need to know. Rinse greasy pots and pans in warm water. Last Updated on February 28, 2023 by The Filtery. Squeaky clean, not stinky clean.". Meets EWG's strictest standards for health and transparency. Although Im definitely glad to see that Mrs. Meyers products are made without certain toxic ingredients, it still leaves me wondering what they may have left off that list. We really like your web site and hope you will eventually eventually require one of our options. Aromatherapeutic Home Keeping >> Same thing as the essential oils claim above. I unfortunately placed an order for Mrs. Meyers hand soap before realizing it had fragrance in it. Until safe levels of exposure have been established, the use of benzisothiazolinone in cosmetic products as a preservative or for other functions cannot be considered safe in relation to sensitization (source). You might be right, Maddie! Additionally, as mentioned above, its parent company, S. C. Johnson, has faced various lawsuits over the years. Because the scent of the soap makes my nose burn. I thought I was going crazy because everyone around me loves the smell of Meyers products, but when I get the tiniest whiff of them, they make me incredibly nauseous. It is more noticeable on brown skin. I prefer the basic Palmolive dish detergent. I too, make homemade cleaning solutions using vinegar, water, essential oils, baking soda etc. I got their product samples and reviewing them right now. Thank you for sharing the truth about this dangerous and unethical company. ", Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx. I really dont know what to do now. Natural is a relative term. Looking very much forward to seeing your work and learning from your expeditionary segment of a newer economic infrastructure, quite a nice sized nich! Overall, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap smells absolutely amazing and cleans very well too. 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. We will find out as soon as we look at their ingredients. Made with Essential Oils & Other Thoughtfully Chosen / Plant-Derived Ingredients >> Even though its made with essential oils, that doesnt mean there arent other (potentially problematic) ingredients added. Mrs. Meyer's Products Are Free From Some of the "Worst" Ingredients. Does anyone else find these titles, for example of these plant essential oils silly? Its SO bizarre. They understand the impact their products have and have formulated them accordingly. When possible, EWG's Guide rates all available versions. Therefore, thank you, my reader, for being active in the consumer market and affecting manufacturers decisions. PURE ingredients that wont harm our families and pets, waterways, the environment or our homes. americor lawsuit, problems with the cooperative baptist fellowship, is marvin davis related to clive davis, Green and Method ( whose products also include Simple Green and Method ( whose products also include artificial colors.! 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