Official description:

Coconut oil soap, a concentrated blend of naturally derived and biodegradable surfactants, and active cleaning enzymes provide the non-toxic cleaning power. the triple concentrate provides a nice eco-innovation: by taking out most of the water, this product saves packaging plastic and shipping energy, not to mention all that water.

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From the official website:

Our Free & Clear detergent is 100% scent free with no masking agents for a comfortable clean. Safe for use in HE washers.
 
Ingredients: Purified water, natural and biodegradable vegetable based surfactants (coconut and/ or palm), mild food-grade preservative.

All Mountain Green products are free of harsh chemicals, phosphates, phosphorous, enzymes, PEG, polycarboxylates, benzene, cocamide DEA, chlorine, SLS parabens and artificial dyes.

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From the official website "ECOS Free & Clear has the same load yields as our regular ECOS, but does not contain any essential oils for fragrance, nor does it contain any soy based fabric softener or cellulose optical brighteners. ECOS Free & Clear is for people with strong sensitivities to fragrance, fabric softeners, or cellulose optical brighteners. The Ph for ECOS Free & Clear is neutral. No coloring is added. Because natural ingredients are used color and consistency may vary. ECOS Free & Clear can be used in front loaders and high efficiency wash machines. ECOS Free & Clear can be used in grey water systems and is septic system safe."

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Costco continues to offer quality products under it's own label with Kirkland Signature Laundry Detergent. Offered in concentrated form for an inexpensive price, more loads of laundry can be done with less concern about packaging disposal. Costco has created this detergent with no phospates, dyes, optical brighteners or bleaches. Also, all the chemicals used are plant-based, are safe for septic systems and nothing was tested on animals. It's also claimed that efficient manufacturing and distribution methods were used, but no details were given. Though the packaging claims it is environmentally friendly, there is no outside certification and no detailed explanation of what they mean by that.

It is only available at Costco stores throughout the United States and Canada. It is not available for purchase online.

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Seventh Generation products are popular among those looking for more environmentally conscious ways of living. Their laundry detergent is no exception. It's hypo-allergenic, free of phosphates, optical brightners and chlorine bleach. Not to mention safe for septic and grey water systems and isn't tested on animals. And how many laundry products can make the claim of Kosher-certified?

 

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Gentle-formula shampoo soothes and moisturizes scalp with organic evening primrose oil and other beneficial herbals.  Also available in 16-oz. and 3-oz. Not tested on animals. Vegan. Included organic evening primrose oil to soothe dry scalp, organice lavender oil and balsam for natural scent and soothing herbal extracts to condition hair and scalp as well as add volume and shine.

 INGREDIENTS:

• Deionized Water
• Coconut Oil-Corn Oil Soap
• Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (made from organic, non-GMO soybeans)
• Extracts of Fennel
• Hops
• Balm Mint
• Mistletoe
• Camomile and Yarrow
• Carrageenan
• Organic Aloe Vera
• Organic Evening Primrose Oil
• Organic Lavender Oil
• Balsam Oil
• Aubrey's Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract
• Vitamins A, C and E)
• Carrot Oil

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Toni & Guy (TIGI) was founded in London in 1963 by two brothers, Giuseppe and Gaetano. The Bedhead Self-Absorbed shampoo line purports to get out of shape or chemically treated hair "physically fit."

 Listed ingredients:

• Water
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine
• Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
• Cocamide MEA
• Fragrance
• Phytrantriol
• Tocopheryl Acetate
• Corn Oil
• Retinyl Palmitate
• Cholecalciferol
• Riboflavin
• Panthenol
• Allantoin
• Glycerin
• Glycol Stearate
• Guar Hydroxyprpyltrimonium Chloride
• Citric Acid
• Methylchloroisothiazolinone
• Methylisothiazolinone
• FD&C Yellow No. 6
• FD&C Red No. 40

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Gently cleanses hair with the natural benefits of certified organic botanicals. Clary Sage, Lemongrass and Burdock help refresh limp hair, building up body and volume. Horsetail, Wheat Protein and Panthenol (Vitamin B-5) help add fullness, radiance and healthy-looking shine. Cleanses gently to help restore natural bounce and body. Helps fortify hair and enhance texture. Helps restore moisture for added fullness and volume. Grown in accordance with the California Organic Products Act of 2003. No animal-derived ingredients. Colorant-free, ph balanced. Certified vegan. No animal testing.Volumizing shampoo for all hair types. Available only in 12 oz. size.

Ingredients:

• Water
• *Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
• Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine
• PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
• Decyl Glucoside
• Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract (1)
• Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract (1)
• Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract (1)
• Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Leaf Extract (1)
• Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Leaf/Stem Extract (1)
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (1)
• Arctium Majus (Burdock) Root Extract (1)
• Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
• Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
• Soyamidopropalkonium Chloride
• Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil (1)
• Isoceteth-20, Butylene Glycol
• Citric Acid
• Fragrance
• Polyquaternium-10
• Polysorbate 80
• Glyceryl Undecylenate
• Phenoxyethanol
• Disodium EDTA.

• * Grown in accordance with the California Organic Products Act of 2003
• (1) Certified organic by Quality Assurance International

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Contains lavender, known as an anti-bacterial and for its effectiveness treating wounds, burns, stings, and bites, and beta glucan, derived from oats, which stimulates collagen synthesis and promotes cellular turnover for a fresher scalp leading to healthier looking hair.

This shampoo received a 10 out of 10 in health concerns from The Good Guide. Does not contain parabens or sodium lauryl sulfate.

Ingredients:

• Purified water
• Cocamidopropyl betaine
• Disodium cocoamphodiacetate
• Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate
• Coconut acid
• Organic lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower(1)
• Calendula officinalis (calendula) flower(1) and chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower(2) extracts
• Beta-glucan (oat)
• Babassuamidopropalkonium chloride
• Vegetable glycerin
• Bisabolol (chamomile)
• Ethylhexylglycerin
• Arginine (amino acid)
• Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
• Tocopherol (vitamin E)
• Organic lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil(3)
• Other essential oils.

• 1) Certified by Quality Assurance International
• 2) Certified by BCS Öko-Garamtie
• 3) Certified by International Certification Services

Also available in 2-oz. and 32-oz sizes.

• No synthetic fragrances or colors
• pH balanced
• 100% Vegetarian ingredients and no animal testing

Product tested positive for presence of 1.4-Dioxane.

Earth Mama Angel Baby was founded in 2002 in Clackamas, Oregon.   The company prides itself on creating safe and healthy products for mama and baby.  The company states that all its products are:  

• toxin-free
• cruelty-free
• phthalate-free
• certified vegan
• no lauryl sulfate
• no artificial preservatives
• no artificial fragrances or dyes.

Earth Mama Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash is  a gentle castile soap made with organic and natural ingredients.  This product contains no foaming agents and is packaged in recycled plastic.

This product is not tear free, because it contains no anesthetizing ingredients.

Pert Plus was an innovative shampoo type (the combination shampoo and conditioner) when it was introduced in the mid-1980s.  It now holds an estimated 12-14% market share.  

The Cosmetic Safety Database rates Pert 2 in 1 Shampoo with a hazard score of 5 out of 10.  This company is not a Compact for Safe Cosmetics signer.

Common health concerns are related to preservatives, lauryl sulfate, glycol, fragrances, and surfactants.

Manufacturing concerns primarily relate to the sulfates used to manufacture synthetic surfactants, which are proven to negatively impact marine life and the environment.

Ingredients: WATER, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDE MEA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, FRAGRANCE, SODIUM CITRATE, POLYMETHACRYLAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PEG 14M, DIHYDROGENATED TALLOWAMIDOETHYL HYDROXYETHYLMONIUM, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, FD&C BLUE #1, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

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