Soap
Soap for Goodness Sake
Handmade soaps, shampoo bars and skin care products, made on a farm. "Our handmade natural soap and skin care products are made in small, quality controlled batches with top quality natural and organic ingredients and using only pure essential oils in our scented products and natural ingredients for color….We use only sustainable organic plantation palm oil which does not contribute to palm forest destruction…We essentially use more hand power than generated power when making soap. Soaps are all measured, mixed, poured, cut, racked, wrapped. labeled and packaged by hand…do not contain synthetic fragrance, dyes, artificial preservatives, parabens, phthalates, Cocamide MEA, Cocamide DEA, TEA, propylene glycol, amino methyl propanol, petrochemicals or other ingredients which could be harmful to human health and the environment. Our products do not contain animal fat, sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) or detergents.
Dr. Bronner’s
A mainstay in natural food stores for decades, Dr. Bronner's now has soaps "certified organic under the USDA's organic food regulations…They are made with organic coconut, olive, hemp and jojoba oils, and most are scented with organic essential oils [comes unscented and in non-floral scents like peppermint in addition to simple florals]. They contain no synthetics, no petrochemicals and no floral water fluff. All cylinder bottles are now made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic…The bar soaps are wrapped in 10% HempFlax / 90% post-consumer recycled paper."
Healthy Cricket
[formerly Dakota Free] Gluten-free, allergen specific and hypoallergenic skin care, bath, baby, spa and hair care products. “We have been helping families stay healthy and serving those with celiac disease, allergies, autism, cancer, chemical sensitivities, asthma, eczema and other skin issues since 2000. Every item has been handcrafted in a dedicated gluten-free facility with careful attention to identifying and tracking the allergen status of each product.” This looks to be one of the most ingredient conscious companies I’ve seen. They have a long list of undesirable ingredients that they track and have much information on their website about the ways ingredients you don’t want can get into products. There is an attribute checklist on each product page to help you choose the right item for your specific need.
Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve
large selection of body care products—including soaps, face and lip care, shampoo bars, and bug repellant—made from “certified organic ingredients–herbs and flowers, vegetables and fruits, sustainable oils and butters and pure essential oils to create fresh, wholesome products that will nourish your skin and be kind to our planet.” The company is certified organic as well as the ingredients.
Vermont Soap
“Our products are so natural, they’re certified to USDA organic food standards by Vermont Organic Farmers.” They have been a certified organic processorsince 2003. For over twenty years Vermont Soap has been manufacturing 100% natural and toxic-free personal care and cleaning products. They make handmade bar soaps for sensitive skin, anti-aging products and moisturizers, 100% natural shower gels (soap based), castile liquid soaps, nontoxic cleaners, products for pets, camping and gardening. All products are free from artificial scents (many are unscented altogether) and other toxic ingredients, such as antimicrobials and detergents.
The Healthy Porcupine
All natural, handmade tallow-based soaps that are free of palm oil.
“We do not use chemical fragrance oils, dyes, or preservatives. We also use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible- all tallow that is used is from grass-fed cows and comes from local New Hampshire farms. Our soaps are long-lasting hard bars, with a luxurious lather that leaves your skin feeling soft and rinses off clean. We truly believe you’ve never used anything like it!”
Fragrance-Free
EnviroKlenz Hand Soap and Deodorizer
A liquid Castile soap that eliminates scents and odors from your skin.The soap utilizes the EnviroKlenz patented earth mineral technology to neutralize the odors at the source without the use of masking agents offragrances. Nontoxic and fragrance-free. Gentle on all skin types.
Earthview Products
A full line of fragrance-free household cleaning and laundry products—plus skin care, hair, care, and shaving products—formulated by a man experienced with MCS. Some items are made with safer ingredients than others so it‘s still important to check the ingredients of each prodiuct but if you need scent-free products this is a good place to start. Made from plant- and mineral-derived ingredients—without any aromatics, essential oils, or petrochemical ingredients—and designed for exceptional functionality and performance (I’ve been using these products and they really work well). Sample sizes and economical bulk refills available. “Our experience with MCS led us to create a brand of natural products that work great, and that anyone with environmental sensitivities could always trust to be free of harmful fragrances and chemicals. This was the simple inspiration for Earthview® products…which after 10 years of research and development, has created some incredible product formulas. Our hope is that for lives otherwise changed forever, by toxic chemical exposure we can bring a small measure of beauty and enjoyment in great personal care and cleaning products.” While designed for MCS, these are just great products for everyone to use.
