gel hand wash – WINTER
the soap equivalent of sipping a mug of hot cocoa
there are a lot of gray days in between the holiday cheer of the winter months. and not that we’re saying hand wash is the cure, but lathering with this collection of blissfully warm scents might just help thaw the chill. not to mention, they’ll leave your hands soft, clean and mitten-ready. (psst…holiday discount does not apply. but it still smells nice.)
what's that smell?
| ingredient | what it is | health + environmental summary |
|---|---|---|
| water | diluent | deionized for purity; extracted from abundant source |
| sodium lauryl sulfate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | low skin irritation in use and non toxic; readily biodegradable; derived from coconut oil |
| cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | surfactant (cleaning agent) | low skin irritation and non toxic, readily biodegradable; derived from coconut oil |
| cocamidopropyl betaine | surfactant (cleaning agent) | low skin irritation in use and non toxic; readily biodegradable; derived from coconut oil |
| decyl + lauryl glucoside | surfactant (cleaning agent) | very gentle on skin and non toxic to people; readily biodegradable; made from corn sugars and coconut oil |
| fragrance oil blend | fragrance | free of phthalates, NPEs and other dirty ingredients; non toxic in use, free of carcinogens and tested for skin irritation and allergies; blended composition is partly essential oils and partly synthetic ingredients |
| sodium citrate | complexing agent | non toxic, non-allergenic and not irritating to skin; degrades readily in the environment; fermented from renewable corn sugars |
| sodium chloride | salt | table salt - safe for people (unless too much is eaten on potato chips); widely available and safe in the environment |
| methylisothiazolinone + methylchloroisothiazolinone | preservative | safe for people (low skin + eye irritation); inherently biodegradable; made from synthetic materials |
| Aloe Vera Gel | moisturizer | safe for contact + moisturizing to skin; biodegrades readily; sourced from natural aloe plants |
| Vitamin E | skin conditioner | good for skin, non-toxic, widely available |
| glycerin | moisturizer | non toxic for people and no skin irritation; readily biodegradable; derived from plant sources |
| color | colorant | safe for people, free of heavy metals or other dirty ingredients; ultimately degradable and not accumulative in the environment; made from synthetic materials |
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baked apple
the winter months practically demand a steady stream of baked delights. this is one that doesn’t require oven mitts. even if it does make your mouth water for a warm caramel apple fresh from the oven.
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toasted vanilla bean
it’s hard not to be seduced by vanilla’s many delectable offerings—cakes and cookies and puddings, oh my. luckily, this is a pure vanilla indulgence as guilt-free as they come.
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winter oak
is there anything more enchanting than a stroll through a winter wonderland? the smell of the trees, the chill in the air, the heartening warmth of your wool underwear. well now you can have that without ever leaving your sink.
all of method's ingredients are comprehensively assessed by a leading research firm to ensure their safety for people and the environment. you can find a list of all our ingredients here. please contact us, if you would like more detail on an ingredient or visit EPEA.com to read more about the assessment process.
