french lavender
| what it is | what it does | why we use it |
| purified water | solvent | non-toxic; safe in environment; widely available |
| sodium carbonate | boost alkalinity, dissolve stains | baking soda analog - not toxic if eaten or in skin contact; disperses safely in the environment; abundant mineral source |
| potassium hydroxide | boost alkalinity, dissolve stains | not toxic in product use; safe in environment; abundant mineral source |
| sodium gluconate | buffer, anti-spotting agent | not toxic if ingested, not irritating to skin; biodegrades readily; made from corn sugars |
| decyl polyglucoside | surfactant (cleaning agent) | very gentle on skin and not toxic to people; biodegrades readily; made from corn sugars and coconut oil |
| fragrance oil blend | fragrance | free of phthalates and other dirty ingredients, not irritating to skin or toxic in use; partial natural essential oil content, partially synthetic ingredients |
| colour | colour | safe for people, free of heavy metals + allergens; effective at ultra-low levels; won't accumulate in environment; made from synthetic materials |