The Blog

More than 2 million Americans have fragrance allergies or sensitivities, and many more are wary of fragrances on ingredient lists, and for good reason. A whopping 95 percent of the chemicals used in synthetic fragrances are derived from petroleum!

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At Ingredients Matter, we’re totally committed to using only ingredients made simply or found in nature as-is—without the complex industrial processes that other company’s products require. Here's the story behind one of our simple ingredients.
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Give our products a try! We’re so confident that you’ll love the way they clean that if you’re anything less than delighted, email us and let us know. We promise to make it right.
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Do you really know what’s in your hand soap, laundry detergent, dish soap, and all-purpose cleaners? The dirty truth is that most of the eco-friendly products on shelves today—including ones marketed as plant-based, clean products—are filled with ingredients you don’t want anywhere near your food, skin, and loved ones. 
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We dare you to peek at the ingredient list on your "natural" laundry detergent (if you can find it). Here are a few synthetic detergents to watch for!
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Curious about what “natural” cleaning means to us? At Ingredients Matter, it all starts with effective stain fighting powered by soap, not synthetic detergents made with petroleum... but it doesn’t end there. We also refuse to use synthetic fragrances, synthetic preservatives, dyes, parabens, pthalates, phosphates, brighteners, animal testing, or any other ingredient shortcuts.
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We know that many consumers are getting wise to the greenwashing of the cleaning industry, which is why more people are opting for household cleaners labeled “plant-based,” aiming to clean with cleaner ingredients. But there’s a dirty secret: “plant-based” and “plant-derived” cleaners almost always use synthetic detergents made using petroleum. 
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We like to say natural soap is the original household cleaner, and we're not just talking about the bars that could be found in our grandparents' broom closet. The history of soap as a whole-house cleaner goes wayyyy farther back than a few generations! (Spoiler alert: the history of detergents doesn't.)
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At Ingredients Matter, we know that soap is way more than a bar in the shower—it’s the original household cleaner and can be used pretty much everywhere a detergent is used, without the petrochemicals and harsh surfactants. Here, we bust some soap myths that stand in the way of the natural soap revolution!
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Inspired to bring a little #jungalowstyle home with a side of health benefits? Here are four of the best ways to bring that living, breathing plant goodness to your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or office—especially if you think indoor plants aren't for you, because these four superstars are low maintenance, too!
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