What does NATURAL mean to you?

When you first arrive at Eco-Me’s homepage you’re asked the question, “What does NATURAL mean to you?”  The question serves a dual purpose: first, to highlight Eco-Me’s dedication to creating great products using only whole, natural ingredients; and second, to raise the question in your mind about the products you’re using now.

Today, “natural” has taken on a host of meanings, and sometimes, upon closer inspection, what’s listed as natural in some products doesn’t seem so natural at all. Take, for example, preservatives found in nationally-recognized “green” cleaning brands like methylisothiazolinone, which can raise immune system and allergy concerns, or benzisothiazolinone, which can irritate skin and has been linked to cancer.  The Environmental Working Group lists both as moderate hazards, and yet, the products they’re contained in are regularly lauded as safe and natural.

Aroma is another area that raises concern when it comes to natural products. Most fragrances are now composed of synthetic materials, even in some natural cleaning products, using up to 100 chemical ingredients to produce a single fragrance found in cleaning products.  Unfortunately, nearly two out of five Americans report adverse effects when exposed to some kind of fragranced product.

At Eco-Me, natural means only using food-grade ingredients and pure plant essential oils to create our products. Using the same ingredients you would find in your kitchen pantry such as vinegar, olive oil, baking soda plus pure plant essential oils, we ensure all our products are safe to use in your home, on your pets, and for your children.

Our plant-based soaps (made from aloe, coconut and olive oil) and steamed distilled essential oils for high quality aromas have natural antibacterial properties with no synthetics or chemicals, so you feel safe using them.