Another change is that Mrs. Meyers no longer claims that it has natural cleaning products. 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). So regarding the article I read about Mrs. Meyers Clean Day hand soapI too am using cute liquid soap dispensers in my home and want to find large refills of a safe soap. I have always used Baking Soda, White Vinegar, etc., sooooooo I guess I will stick to the SAFE ingredients that are available. And I did start my own cleaning product company! Im not allergic to any fragrances. Great soap. Although not ALL of Mrs. Meyers products contain these ingredients (their Lavender hand soap, for example, does not), a lot of them unfortunately do. This approach provides consistent performance, quality, and safety in every bottle. Read all about it. I am currently looking for a multi-surface household cleaner. Here are some others who share my concern: In this last post from the Smart Mama, she refers to a study where Mrs. Meyers was found to contain high levels of 1,4 dioxane, a carcinogenic solvent. Every area of my skin, where I used the body wash, became dry, irritated and tight. I have used Mrs. Meyers products in the past, and I can say that, yes, they are just as effective as other cleaners (both conventional and non-toxic) when it comes to getting the job done. Methylisothiazolinone. But unfortunately, there are three ingredients in particular that stood out for all the wrong reasons. I also make natural household products & skin care that I sell through Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/raganella. Yikes, thats quite unfortunate! I would love to help you! 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. Natural is a relative term. I will get to the bottom of this. It is true saponified soap does not work well with it. The crisp scent of basil must be some kind of petroleum product. For sure its toxic. Nonetheless, in my opinion, it should have a higher rating for the following reasons. I went to the doctor and had to get a nebulizer treatment. Add to Bucket. They are at least trying to lesson the amount of chemicals that are introduced into our homes.Thats got to count for something. Some people saying the products must be synthetic and toxic because of the allergic responses they had. Mrs. Meyers has since corrected this problem. Opening up the bottle I would agree it was not an unpleasant smell it smelled a bit like detergent with a bit of cut grass. I was using Method before and discovered the same thing you did. Id rather focus on solutions than problems. Why do we have to add all of this what eventually becomes just a barrage of scents? Amy what essential oils are you using. You can also subscribe without commenting. CP, Hi, Chrissy, be sure to check out my Shop: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/shop/ ~Irina. I do not take companies safety claims at face value. Well, you can learn about that in my comprehensive Branch Basics Safe Cleaning Products Review. I dont know what you guys are looking at But my bottle of meyers hand soap says it has formaldehyde in it,, since when it that natural? I have also had reactions to certain natural cosmetics. 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. I tried to boil the taste out and this didnt work either. Stacks of dirty dishes are unsightly and quickly become smelly - ick! I also know Im not the only one who cant stand these synthetic fragrances. Laureth-7 a plant-derived, very gentle nonionic cleaning ingredient. The new breed are aware of the problems caused by the traditional approach to manufacturing cleaning products. if any. They are rated between 2 and 5 in the Skin Deep database (with 10 as most toxic), have fair research data, and pose a risk of allergy and immunotoxicity. 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. You know exactly what youre getting, warts and all. Its not without its flaws, but I find it helpful when Im unsure about the safety of particular ingredients. Moreover, the American Contact Dermatitis Society named this ingredient Contact Allergen of the Year for 2013. Especially considering how much care and attention they applied in choosing the other ingredients. Because the scent of the soap makes my nose burn. If you or your loved ones dont have any skin conditions or other chronic health concerns that may be exacerbated by allergens or irritants, you might consider using up what you have and then buying something better next time. Seems too good to be true hehehe, Hi Larissa: I like Branch Basics a lot. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Mr. Zachow has a condition for which three drugs are available. I generally dont like to slam products. Even knowing its not a 100%, I would still recommend it for people who are trying to do right by the earth, but still want the clean smell without the added chemical smell. Remember that killing germs is not always necessary, though. I am so happy you are here! Their website says they us safe synthetic ingredients. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If swallowed, drink a glassful of water. Do you have a preference for an essential oil company ? Overall, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap smells absolutely amazing and cleans very well too. I'm so glad you're here! In addition to some concerning fragrance ingredients mentioned above, there is Hexyl Cinnamal. Have you heard of Eco-Me? Oh, this is good. Please check back for updated scores in the near future. We will find out as soon as we look at their ingredients. 1-8 of 182 Reviews. Stay tuned for part 2 of why I think Mrs. Meyers stinks: synthetic fragrance-free solutions! Not on my free blog. (LogOut/ Hi, Kim: Yes, I visited their glossary. Everyt company is trying to kill me! There are a LOT of ethoxylated ingredients out there, and theyre practically impossible to avoid completely (even some of the non-toxic brands we recommend on this site use them at times). Im sending a copy of this to Whole Foods. Is Mrs. Meyers Really Safe? We should always wear gloves nonetheless. I decided to become a consultant to educte others as well. I somehow had the impression that Mrs. Meyers was safe. Even though a product may contain natural ingredients, such as extracts and oils, it does not mean that the whole product is natural. You can read more about that in my post about WaterWipes baby wipes. But theres simply no reason to do that when it comes to household cleaning products. ", Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx. 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. Are Mrs. Meyers Cleaning Products Actually Non-Toxic? Out it goes. The additional information is definitely helpful. Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment, Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment, Some potential for hazards to health or the environment, Likely hazards to health or the environment, Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment. PURE ingredients that wont harm our families and pets, waterways, the environment or our homes. Rich, Thick and makes Grease Disappear like Nobody's Business., UPC Code 808124111035 Manufactured by The Caldrea Company Apple seeds are natural but contain anthracycline which is metabolized to cyanide. I see that this was posted 5 years ago, but wanted to comment. It might smell good but I am convinced it is as poisonous as anything else on the market. No more Mrs. Meyers products for me. We all love Mrs. Meyers hand soap.my husband even comments on how much he likes this scent." MommaG, Lexington, SC. And Bobs Red Mill doesnt have a chemical smell. But you have to use foaming dispensers with it; otherwise, it is too thin. Only a small fraction of plastics get recycled anyway (even if the consumer actually puts it in the proper bin in the right way). the new old home of raganella's botanical solutions, announcing my new body care & cleaningCSA, synthetic fragrance-free solutions (part 2 of why i think mrs. meyersstinks), Get a Whiff of This: Perfumes (fragrances) the Invisible Chemical Poisons, a study where Mrs. Meyers was found to contain high levels of 1,4 dioxane, synthetic fragrance-free solutions (part 2 of why i think mrs. meyers stinks), Products that promote themselves as natural but contain artificial fragrance | Fragrance Stinks, http://www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/patricia, Mrs. Meyers Lemon Verbena My Fragrance-Sensitive Life, Everyday Activism: Little Effort, Big Results | Newzsentinel. We were using the countertop spray where I work on the counters and I NOTICED EVERYTIME SOMEONE SPRAYED IT MY TONGUE STARTED TO SWELL UP! Of course, a long and complicated ingredient list doesnt automatically something is bad, but it can add to the frustration many consumers feel when trying to reduce the amount of toxins in their homes. Thank you so much for this article! Thats a pretty encouraging news for the consumer. I tried many different soaps but was using Mrs. Meyers for a long time. However, theres also a huge caveat to this: Mrs. Meyers still uses fragrance as an ingredient in all of their products, leading to a big deduction in their transparency points. Well talk about this more in a minute. I had to find blankets and pillows that werent washed in that and sleep in a different room with them. Lavender seems the closest; I know they use essential oils in that one. just got an order from soap.com with 3 mrs. meyers products. Meets EWG's strictest standards for health and transparency. To help fund this model, some of the links on the site are affiliate links. Eco-Me brings a fun and fresh new energy to the cleaning category with its back-to-basics ingredients and modern family branding. I am desperately looking for a product which can remove the annoying odor created from using Miss Meyers products. Not sure, I digress. We appreciate your interest! Currently, they send Mrs. Meyers products for free if your order exceeds $20. Dont get me wrong, eons and eons better than the standard, commercial cleaning products of old, but do I really need to add cilantro, lavender, or whatever other random scent they come up with? The thing with these claims is that theyre not necessarily outright lies. Date entered: 11/30/2012. I couldnt resist asking what brand of dish soap she was using, knowing full well what the answer would be. Well, I see now my Mrs. Meyers is no good and have not used it, but here is my issue. All they are are additional products to buy with an added type of fragrance perfume that isnt even necessary. I checked out the 7th Generation ingredients. Do the ingredients match the claims. Id go with EO or Seventh Generation. Thus, if you are looking for an organic laundry detergent, head to my post about two certified organic brands. Thank you for pointing it out. Hi, Margie, Have you taken a look at their ingredients? Thanks for your comment. Its very similar to what an air freshener or perfume does to me. I am using Mollys Dryer balls but feel like I need more oomph. How? Thanks for your research! Additionally, as mentioned above, its parent company, S. C. Johnson, has faced various lawsuits over the years. and when it comes down to it nothing cleans like dawn dish soap and bleach and vinegar (um.. not all mixed, but I do mix bleach and dawn to clean a lot of things). Any experience with Dr. Bonners organic products? All Mrs. Meyers please cut out the synthetics- and I will try you again. And when added together with all of the nature imagery on the website and other plant-derived ingredient claims on their bottles, it adds up to a clear message to consumers: our products are safe, natural, and eco-friendly., But of course, in order to find out if this is actually true (and therefore if Mrs. Meyers is guilty of greenwashing), we have to dig deeper into the actual ingredients and decide for ourselves. Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment or poor ingredient disclosure. The next group of problematic ingredients includes Benzisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, which are used as preservatives. - so wash up right away. I also break out in hives if I touch cayenne pepper and even baby powder. ~Irina. Ms. Liz, (it is presumed), thank you for your hard work. We placed it in a plastic bag knotted it and threw it in trash! Besides, there is an ethoxylated ingredient in this laundry detergent. I suggest you always take claims made by a brand with a grain of salt. Thank you so much for your blog! Im about halfway through the bottle and very close to dumping it down the drain. 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. No more Mrs Meyers for me. When I see that ingredient without any footnotes explaining its derivation, I begin to question the validity of the rest of the product claims. Please try Ava Anderson Non Toxic products!! 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. The dish soap, the hand soap, the candles I run. I dont understand why this brand is so popular its like every cleaning video channel on YouTube uses these products like its a fashion trend everyone trying to be all cutesy and I think its sucks! While I understand your concern, I have to say I absolutely Love their basil scent cleaners. 1. On occasion I will use my bare hands and thats when I see how it has burned my skin. I understand your concern about a product that is smoked. Im sorry you had that bad experience with Mrs. Meyers. Mrs Meyers products are toxic, and I thank you for spreading the word. (Well answer that question in a minute!). The owners were unaware and glad I told them, so they discontinued the []. ~Irina, Hi! You can read about it here. That is why I dont recommend Mrs. Meyers products or any other products for that matter that contain ethoxylated ingredients. On the whole, Mrs. Meyers might be better than more conventional cleaning products, but we cant recommend it as 100% non-toxic. I funnel it all into an empty detergent container (like Ecos or Seventh Generation, which are the two I use in a pinch). I thought its safe, but my hands were always a mess, and Ive used every hand lotion under the sun long story short: I just switched back to Mrs. Meyers soap after having used Dr. Bronners. Many people including myself can be sensitive or allergic to natural things pollen, certain plants and animals, some natural foods like dairy, eggs, shellfish. Lavendar is the worst, as it smells like poison and I can taste it in the air after someone uses it. I hadnt realized the products had synthetic fragrances. Its avaandersonnontoxic.com/sylviatavares. Do we really need to add Lemongrass? There were a few contenders on the table, including both nationally known and local companies. Note that Mrs. Meyers hand soap contains citric acid, too. 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. However, according to the Ingredient Glossary, there is less than 1% of sodium benzoate in Mrs. Meyers products. After founding and running Dandruff Deconstructed for a number of years, I wanted to expand into other areas. Also, there are surfactants in this product that I want to discuss. But when theres a general perception that something is eco-friendly or healthy, I want people to know the whole story. 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. Its easy to dismiss the way we feel (our gut or intuition) because there are so many external influences affecting us. Water can kill you if you drink too much. They do offer some essential oils and a few types of soaps: bar soaps, foaming hand wash, and pre-biotic hand soaps. I also use their oatmeal, which I love! And you will see whether they are safe and whether what people say about them is true. How do you know that the stuff you are selling isnt hurting people? 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. I hope the day will come when Mrs. Meyers products will include unscented versions. I thought Id try a different type of body cleanser after seeing all the ads and positive reviews for this brand. I went to the eye doctor because they were so swollen. Mrs. Meyers Products Are Free From Some of the Worst Ingredients, 3. dont get me started! the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Branch Basics Safe Cleaning Products Review, Your Savvy Consumer Superpower Prompt Sheet, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product-category/healthy-cleaning/, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product/branch-basics-all-purpose-cleaner-concentrate/, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/branch-basics-safe-cleaning-products/. You can also look products up at ewg.org They did not rate Shaklee very high. Mrs. Meyers soaps form a rash on the backs of my hands. So I switched to Lavender and Basil after finding these plants non toxic to cats, hes having the same cough and trouble breathing! ~Irina, I I used the rosemary handsoap I believe it was .. yesterday and had a instant severe allergic reaction to it. Therefore, I applaud Mrs. Meyers for providing a full list of their fragrance ingredients. Not okay. I cant find anything on their website that gives further explanation as to why its there. The fragrance ingredients contain some of those that we discussed above geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, and linalool. Do they make a glass spray bottle or does anyone have good ideas they can share? But unfortunately, a lot of these well-known eco-friendly and natural brands are guilty of greenwashing. 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. It is available on Netflix. 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. There has to be some kind of smell receptor thing going on here, because the difference in reactions is just too crazy! The need to remove dangerous chemicals from our homes and environment and the concern that the toxins emitted from every day products has encouraged the rapid increase of disease in our society. I find it strange that other reviewers never include these two companies in their reviews. It helps keeps this place running. I AM bumming out tho. How I missed the fragrance ingredient while at the store I have no idea. ~Irina, Ive recently discovered Raw Sugar at Target, they have hand soap, body wash, shampoo, lotion, chapstickhave you heard of them? On the other hand, it is great to see that not all Mrs. Meyers products have methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone preservatives. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap, Basil. Very eye opening. Once you start looking at Mrs. Meyers ingredients one by one, youll also notice that many of them are seriously lacking the data department. If product gets in eyes, rinse with water. I actually love the smell of this stuff, but it seems to be causing an allergic reaction on my hands. Mrs. Meyer's Products Are Free From Some of the "Worst" Ingredients. Have a Pepsi day, Haha, Jim, you sound like my dad. non-toxic or natural company get acquired by a large corporation, Best Non-Toxic & Organic Makeup Kits For Tweens & Teens, The Top 12 Non-Toxic Mattress Brands for 2023, 9 Elements Review (Do Their Cleaning Products Work? Even though Mrs. Meyers provides ingredient lists to its customers (with the exception of full fragrance disclosure), it doesnt really mean all that much in the real world because of the fact that so many of the ingredient lists are very long and filled with complicated and hard-to-decipher chemicals. 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). Seriously? Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. I found it to drying to my skin. And while these are all respectable traits, they dont say everything you need to know. Any thoughts on whether these essential oils are safe? Hi, Patsy: it sounds like you have hard water. Another of the unpronounceable isothiazolinones. I make sure Im not using any of those products wherever I go. There are some really well-chosen ingredients in here. Have you visited the mrsmeyers.com/ingredients-glossary ? But it is not. The fragrance ladys a long time too, like over night. Have you ever done any reviews on Amway or Shaklee cleaning products? I ended up running out of the room, and now have pain in my chest & my head is killing me, probably from coughing so hard. I have extremely sensitive skin, and cleaning products were one of the main triggers of my contact dermatitis. Meanwhile, my mother, sister, and boyfriend look at us like were crazy. Thank you! Here are the ingredients listed for one of their hand soaps. Mrs. Thelma A. Meyer is an Iowa native and mother of nine. Thank you for asking. Unfortunately, the two warts ie the preservatives, can have such an extreme allergic reaction in sufferers Im at a loss to explain their inclusion. When possible, EWG's Guide rates all available versions. In their assessment, Mrs. Meyer's products range from 3 to 6 on their 10-point hazard scale (that's moderately hazardous). It only made sense to expand on what I was doing on Dandruff Deconstructed and applying that knowledge to Safe Household Cleaning. I used to use EWG for all my research but they have so little info. Quite a few of my friends who are into organic food and healthy lifestyles use Mrs. Meyers products. Why on earth do I need to pay for this in yet another plastic, packaged commodity? I agree with you on the products from Mrs. Meyers. Well, it did a great miracle and my skin was healing. They list the ingredients on the bottle, on their website products pages, and in an Ingredient Glossary on their website. Secondly, it is a close relative ofcocamidopropyl betaine which was named the Allergen of the Year in 2004 from the American Contact Dermatitis Society. D. Top scoring factors: May contain ingredients with potential for acute aquatic toxicity; general systemic/organ effects; bioaccumulation. Meyers Clean Day products not only make me sick, but they also dont smell like what they say they smell like. I dont generally have allergy symptoms or use fabric softener. Back in 2009, Caldrea (who makes Mrs. Meyers) got sued for violating the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65). Can you suggest how to create more lather in Dr. Bronners liquid soap? The ethoxylated ingredient in Mrs. Meyers detergent is Laureth-7 with a rating of 3 and limited data in the Skin Deep database. This site contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase. Lemon Verbena Liquid Hand Soap Refill. The ingredients I would like to draw your attention to are fragrance and preservatives. Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. Another example is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), which can also be made from coconut oil. ; [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). I hope you will subscribe so we can keep in touch: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/subscribe/ ~Irina. Can you please tell me if you know anything about Branch Basics and what you Quite the opposite they shout about them from the rooftops. So even though they might not be unsafe, they also cant be said to be safe either. Firstly, with limited data means that there are not enough safety studies. About the ratings: EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. How Do Spray Cleaners Work? Lavender shouldnt smell like anything other than lavender. Joan Miller. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Blog at WordPress.com. Im not very happy about this at all. I am glad to see that I am not the only person who gets sick from the nasty perfume so many so called healthy products have. 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. Youll also notice that Mrs. Meyers uses a lot of essential oils in their products. I wrote about them here: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/branch-basics-safe-cleaning-products/ ~Irina. Hi Sarah, Not yet, but we actually have that one on our list so we hope to have it up sometime soon! 1. All products sold at Whole Foods must fully disclose ingredients on the label. Methylisothiazolinone has a rating of 4-7 out of 10 in the Skin Deep database and is associated with contact allergy. Hi, Yvonne! (But as Ill explain later, that doesnt necessarily mean Ill be using them moving forward). What I have notice is some of their scents I enjoy, other scents I did not like at all, smelled too sweet, or too strong. My father and I absolutely cant stand the stuff. (LogOut/ Im not done bitching, just completed an FDA complaint form. Is ur products free of these, I used Mrs Meyers body wash one time and my skin has never been the same ever since. This allows for the most pleasing, quality, and intriguing scents inspired by the garden that youll want to use again and again. it becomes evident in how you express yourself, and that it is a part of Your fire. Thank you so much for writing this. Multipurpose cleaner Its this balance that we hope to achieve with the products we make. Especially considering how much care and attention they applied in choosing the other ingredients. I was itchy red breaking out all over itchy throat coughing started choking had a hard time breathing I took benadryl and it helped before any swelling happened but worst allergic reaction Ive experienced so far to anything, Hi, Niki: I am so sorry to hear that. Your email address will not be published. Companies like Mrs Meyers are selling products that people think are natural but they arent. I do like the scents of Mrs. Meyers products but it is debatable as to their safety. Change). Ive smelled the mrs Meyers hand soaps at Walmart out of curiosity and I really didnt care for any of the scents, some were downright nasty. I have been doing research as well as you have since I lost a cat to cancer and wondered what could have caused it (I know not the hand soap, but still I dont want it either). S.C. Johnson as well as several of the brands it owns has gotten in trouble in the past for things like toxic ingredients in its products, testing on animals, and greenwashing. It's Actually Quite You may have seen Force of Nature cleaner around the internet. I feel like I can taste soap in my mouth. Transparency is really important, so Ill give Mrs. Meyers at least some credit for this. The two preservatives used in Mrs. Meyers hand soap are Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate. ~Irina. I am the owner of a small cleaning service in TN, and we are wanting to be more intentional about using healthy and friendly products in the homes of our clients. 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