Consumers Fooled by Greenwashed Personal Care
Consumers are frustrated by deceptive 'eco-friendly' marketing and the difficulty of finding genuinely sustainable personal care products. They are experiencing issues with product ingredients, packaging, and availability, leading to distrust and a constant search for safer, more environmentally responsible alternatives. This search is often time-consuming and emotionally draining.
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“It's because you need soap and water not disposable wipes. A foam cleanser is to be applied and rinsed away.”
“Depends if it’s soap verses detergent. Lots of dish “soaps” are the latter, which will destroy your plants.”
“I’ve been working on making lifestyle changes to become more sustainable. I’m looking for unbleached bamboo toilet paper from one of the more eco-friendly brands. I’ve heard of brands such as Who Gives a Crap, but I understand that bamboo is a highly greenwashable product. Also, apparently Who Gives a Crap bleaches their toilet paper. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/Big_Calligrapher3563 [link] [comments]”
“I'm unfortunately quite sensitive to added fragrances in cleaning products, so I'm looking for an unscented multipurpose disinfectant. I'd like something kinda like the Mr Clean antibacterial that can be used for floors, countertops, and bathrooms, just without the fragrance. When looking for unscented products though, all I seem to be finding are greenwashed 'natural alternative' brands that are made with vinegar or citric acid and don't actually disinfect anything while”
“I used to buy hand soap and add water to a foaming dispenser. My husband thought it was a single use dispenser and so we switched to bar soaps. But, I now notice that my bathroom sink gets scumified more often now. What is the better balance? submitted by /u/slothslothity [link] [comments]”
“Hey all. I’m in Canada, Barrie to be specific, and I cannot for the life of me find any bars of shampoo and conditioner. I can only find them online which entirely negates the purpose of container-less. Any recommendations? Walmart, shoppers, etc? Thanks. submitted by /u/SadBoyHoursAllDay [link] [comments]”
“Looking for recommendations on solid dish soaps to start off. I’m also looking for affordability. So far I’m leaning towards NoToxLife but if someone has any suggestions I can use all the help I can get! Also am looking for those who use it how their experience has been and what brush I should buy for my main brush. Thank you! submitted by /u/Same_Struggle9812 [link] [comments]”
“It's because "plastic" is a general term that describes dozens of different types of materials. One type of plastic can be a chemical barrier while the other is melted by the same stuff Types of plastic: PET (polyethylene terephthalate) HDPE (high-density polyethylene) PVC (polyvinyl chloride) LDPE / LLDPE (low-density polyethylene) PP (polypropylene) PS (polystyrene) ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) PC (polycarbonate) PMMA (acrylic) PA (nylon) POM (acetal / Delrin) PBT (polyb”
“Hey everyone, I’m trying to cut down on waste and avoid buying overpriced new spray bottles every time I need one for detailing or around the house. I have a bunch of empty bottles lying around that previously contained all kinds of stuff—glass cleaners, surface disinfectants, and general household sprays. My main concern is cross-contamination. I don’t want any chemical residues or leftover fragrances mixing with whatever new product or solution I put inside, especially when working on sensitiv”
“I finally did the thing i´d been meaning to do for years and cleared out my shower, and the haul empty bottles was genuinely embarrassing. Most of them i´d used twice and kept out of guilt all of them plastic, all of them slowly going off in the damp. The bit that surprised me was how little I actually needed once I stripped it back. My wholr wash routine is now just two bars, a kitsch rice water shampoo and conditioner, sitting in a little tin. One of each lasts me months and replaced about fiv”
This is awesome! Love seeing the community break down the chemistry behind expensive commercial products and make it accessible. Thanks for sharing the recipe and doing the legwork!
“Yes thank you. Should I switch over to bar soap? I heard they last longer. So I just might!”
“Hi does anyone have any recommendations for laundry tablets available in the UK? I’ve heard smol smell bad, although haven’t tried them myself to confirm. I’d rather use tablets as I find them easier to use but open to any suggestions. Thank you! submitted by /u/DistinctDifficulty85 [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone! Does any one know of any sustainable curly creams, gels, leave ins, and mousses, especially ones that won't break the bank? I typically use gel and leave-in already. I really would like to start making my hair care helpful to the earth even if it's a small bit but still maintaining the health of my body. Thanks! All help is appreciated! submitted by /u/Apprehensive-Bee5911 [link] [comments]”
“Look at the ingredients in your shampoos - there are a lot of ingredients that my scalp can’t tolerate. It took a side-by-side list of about a dozen products before I found the culprit this last time (linalool). I may have to plant my own shampoo now!”
“I ordered bamboo brushes to replace plastic and I’m struggling with mold growth and fungus. What is a better alternative? I tried soaking the brush in half vinegar and water but it’s still moldy. Is this too organic for mold to be this tempted? submitted by /u/Tall-Sherbertd [link] [comments]”
“Never used it. Never noticed a difference between most clears tbh until you start getting to the heavyweight prices.”
“Maybe. I haven't bought a bottle in like 4 years. They probably made it more eco friendly”
“Does it matter what scent you use? I can only find the eucalyptus & bergamot scent. TIA! submitted by /u/juliansmomma7 [link] [comments]”
“I have been trying to buy this for weeks and I want it to work out because I thought I had finally found an eyeliner that would work for me and was certifiably safe, so I am hoping someone here can help me figure out what is going on. The listing says the formula is "lead-free", "independently tested by an ISO-accredited US lab using ICP-MS", and that it "meets and exceeds US and EU cosmetic safety standards". I wanted to see that testing, so I messaged the seller a”
“I tried nutrafol post natal. It has marine collagen and has such a fishy taste. My body odor has become fishy too and I realized today that my frozen breast milk probably will smell and taste like ass. So any recommendations on a post natal with hair loss benefits that has zero fish related components would be appreciated. submitted by /u/jklm1234 [link] [comments]”
“THOR has it in stock. They recently underwent a complete redesign of their labeling and in many cases, the formulation of the product. 2 or 3 weeks ago is when all the "new" products restocked. But it's there and available in both 32oz and 1gallon.”
“Anyone ever experienced this? I only opened this 3 months ago and it's turned brown from the original blue. All caps are tight and stored in cool dry area without sunlight. Safe to use? Sent an email already but I'm halfway through a 2 step so not great. Response expected on Monday. submitted by /u/Visible_Sky_1298 [link] [comments]”
“Why would I do that when I can just do a quick 20 minute research to see which toilet paper has the least chemicals in my area, surprisingly enough it's actually a cheaper brand that I stuck my nose up to because I was raised on name brand not store brand, turns out it's better. Crazy what a bit of research versus blind loyalty will get you, but hey enjoy your ignorance, I hear it's bliss. 💜”
“I found this brand off pinterest, and their instagram seems legit, but has anyone tried these and knows if they are a legit brand? submitted by /u/MentionVegetable8937 [link] [comments]”
no, just their "wash&wax" its rinseless, not the waterless like Aquinal
“I’ve seen something similar and the client was using a thing called “dry shampoo””
“We are currently using water wipes and down to our last pack and I want to order more, but I want to try a different brand. I love the simplicity of the ingredients with the water wipes, but I cannot stand the packaging. We started off with Huggies sensitive wipes and absolutely hated them. They gave my newborn a rash at just four days old. They were dry and rough on his skin. He’s currently almost 2 months old now. I went to target yesterday and bought a pack of Millie moon wipes since I heard”
“Hi there! I’ve been trying to find effective skincare products for a while. What have you used that you have liked? In an ideal world the products would be actually effective, have zero waste friendly packaging, be refillable, have “clean” nontoxic ingredients, no artificial dyes, no animal testing and generally cruelty free, fair trade ingredients and ethical material sourcing, employees are paid well and treated well, but I know that it is next to impossible to check all those boxes subm”
“I finally finished this massive 19oz bottle of face wash. The plastic is really thick and the pump mechanism is heavy-duty, so it feels like a total waste to just toss it in the recycling bin! I'm going to thoroughly wash it out and pump hot, soapy water through the nozzle to clear it. I know I shouldn't use it for food, but does anyone have any practical, creative, or out-of-the-box ideas for repurposing a pump bottle this size around the house? Thanks in advance! submitted by ”
“So without getting into complicated medical bs, the most important detail is that I have a chronic illness that is severely triggered by the majority of artificial fragrances. Be that the "fresh scent" in many cleaning products, most air fresheners, strong perfume/cologne, and even to an extent when my coworkers overuse scented laundry products, if we're in close proximity. My current workplace is unable to provide accomodations for it, because of the nature of the chronic illness”
“Hi just wanted to know if anyone has used this before and what their experience was. I have quite thin and straight hair after using it for the first time my hair looked quite dry, brittle and frizzy. Are there any other shampoo bars that might be better for me or is this part of the transition period? submitted by /u/Sad_Television7002 [link] [comments]”
“I have most of those you have too. Now thinking about buying Koch chemie active foam. How do you like it? I wonder if mixing neutral soap with also half an oz of super clean would work as well as active foam? What do you think? Does active foam remove any of the previous sealant or wax protection?”
“you should search the sub for "koch chemie", OP. there are at least dozens of posts about it”
“I've seen recipes for this, but has anyone here actually tried it? If you have, what recipes did/didn't work and what brand(s) of bar soap did you use? I hate the gross feeling of bar soap and prefer liquid by a lot, but don't prefer the plastic waste it typically comes in. submitted by /u/Individual_End_4225 [link] [comments]”
“Whenever dawn changed their original scent and we were all pissed off about it, I found half gallons sold at my local hardware store and bought like 5 of them. Well I’m finally out and need to buy more. I remember a few months ago someone on here posted they brought back their scent marketed as “classic” and we were all relieved. But now I’m googling and don’t actually see it sold anywhere. Can anyone tell me if the “original” scent is now back to the old scent or have any other insight? s”
“Hi, I'm trying to switch from Dip shampoo and conditioner bars because I want to save some money. Has anyone tried the ZWS ones? I'm looking at the scent called "Earth". I have very thick wavy hair that's around shoulder length. submitted by /u/antlover5 [link] [comments]”
“I was just about to buy some after reading all the positive things. What do you recommend instead?”
“First time mom! and my little one is on the way, and i’ve been looking into more biodegradable options for diapers. I have very sensitive skin and can only use cotton tampons/pads etc. otherwise I have reactions, so I was hoping to get baby boy in something less irritating as well. It looks virtually impossible to avoid plastics as most diaper companies rely on polypropylene. I’m not totally against any specific brand, I was just hoping that advancements had been made on diapers as well 😅. I al”
“Thanks for this, ima get that cleaner ordered immediately. I looked at reviews for the bio bomb and the results seem super mixed, but to heck with it I'll try anything at this point. Definitely buying ozone machine too. I think my grandma has a steamer so at least there's some money saved!”
“I have some empty hand sanitizer spray bottles that I would like to refill. I’ve heard people recommend ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, or even using things like vodka (which I guess is just ethyl alcohol anyway). But which one would have the least environmental impact? Sure, by buying some form of alcohol in bulk and mixing up my own hand sanitizer, I’m probably making less waste than if I kept buying those little pocket sized hand sanitizer spray bottles, but which ingredients also ensure th”