Key Takeaways
- There are many questionable ingredients in everyday products, and laundry detergent is no different
- Investing in ethically sourced, eco-friendly cleaning supplies is an investment in your wellbeing and the planet’s!
- Learn about safer alternatives in healthy laundry detergent’s ingredients
When balancing between a healthy yet convenient home and lifestyle, it’s the little things that add up over time that make the difference, as well as the commitment to longer-term change. After all, one solid gym session isn’t a one-time miracle for becoming fit, one home-cooked, veggie-forward meal doesn’t replace a month of fast and ultra-processed food, and sleeping in on the weekend does not actually make up for a whole week of bad sleep. Changing these patterns requires some bigger lifestyle shifts, but there are smaller ways to achieve a healthier home!
At Tabor + Olive, we believe that looking and feeling your best starts with making the best choices for you and your family, right down to the smallest ones. Let’s explore one of the most important but easily overlooked ways to get more healthy: your laundry detergent! Read on for more on why we use natural laundry detergent, and why it’s so integral to a non-toxic, organic lifestyle.
Microplastics: Your Biggest, Smallest Enemy
One of the biggest battles for your health is being waged on a microscopic level. A growing number of researchers are sounding the alarm on microplastics, which are what they sound like: pieces of plastic that are incredibly tiny, yet build up over time because of the sheer amount of plastic waste that we humans have created over the years.
The science is still not clear about what all the long-term impacts of these microplastics will be, but none of it is something you want for yourself and the people you care about. Microplastics, including BPAs, phthalates, PFAs, and more, are carcinogenic, and scientists are sounding the alarm. Microplastics are everywhere, including the very bottom of the ocean, the tops of mountains, in our clothing, and yes, even in our food, drinking water, and air.
The biggest culprit? Your laundry! Choosing healthy laundry detergent options is one step forward toward removing microplastics from your and your family’s lifestyle.
Why You Should Use Natural Laundry Detergent Instead
Surprised? We were, too! It’s ironic that something we rely on to make our lives cleaner and healthier is also the source of some of the most toxic, and hidden, dangers. And yet, that’s what’s happening with a lot of the commercial laundry detergents out there, including the ones that advertise “freshness,” natural scents, and ease of use. But look more closely at the ingredients, and you’ll see nothing about it is fresh, natural, or even convenient when you consider the consequences of using it over time.
Even worse, it’s about what more toxic laundry detergents do to our clothing. Because so many modern materials use — you guessed it! — plastic, this also means that chemical-laden soaps also end up churning more out with each cycle. These microplastics then either feed right back into the water and the greater environment, or they end up “shedding” with each wear and each drying.
All of this is why using natural laundry detergent is one of the most important yet easiest things you could be doing to take care of yourself for the long haul. Simply put: you and your loved ones deserve a laundry detergent that’s healthy and wholesome for you.
Our Spin on Healthy Laundry Detergent
Now that we’ve given you the dirt on your laundry, it’s time for a new spin on a necessary chore. Not only will you be doing yourself, your family, your local water supply, and the planet a favor, but you will be sacrificing none of the convenience or comfort you deserve.
That’s because Tabor + Olive’s laundry detergent is formulated with wholesome ingredients and we’re proud of what’s not in our products.
Some of those wholesome ingredients we use include coco glucoside, Poly Suga®Mulse D6, and caprylyl glycol. Their names might sound scary at first, but that’s only because they are common ingredients hiding behind scientific names, making them nature’s best-kept secret!
Let’s take a closer look at why these are some of the most effective and healthy laundry detergent ingredients out there.
Coco Glucoside
“Coco” refers to naturally derived coconut oils, while “glucoside” comes from glucose, a basic sugar. Coconut oil is known for being a “healthy fat” that works wonders for your skin; as a natural detergent, it works on breaking down grease, dirt, and grime. Coco glucoside is fantastic for people with sensitive skin, including the littlest babies in the snuggliest onesies.
Polysuga Mulse D6
Going plant-based is all the rage, and Poly Suga®Mulse D6 is here to prove it! Poly Suga®Mulse D6 is sustainably and completely derived from the raw power of plants and plant oils, and it efficiently dissolves in water. As a bonus, it is also very gentle on almost any skin type and it is naturally fragrance-free. All the more reason why we use natural laundry detergent, and we know you’ll love it too!
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl glycol is one of our active ingredients that is also found in many high-quality lotions and creams. As a humectant (pulling and locking in moisture) in our healthy laundry detergent recipe, this ingredient essentially acts as a safe and effective fabric softener while also helping keep your skin soft and hydrated.
Load Up on Goodness
Knowing how many bad toxins are out there can be overwhelming and even frightening, especially when all you want to do is do right by your loved ones. It’s why we believe so strongly in creating safe, effective bath and beauty products, beautiful candles and incense cones that will give your space a natural boost, and healthy laundry detergents, and plenty more that are all ethically sourced and cruelty-free. Browse our collection today for a more eco-friendly home!