INGREDIENTS TABLE
We fully disclose our ingredients, so you don't have to wonder
At The Unscented Company we are deeply committed to full ingredient transparency. That is why we choose to fully disclose our ingredients using the INCI (International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients) nomenclature for all of our products. We choose to be part of the changemakers and provide you with the most accurate and easily recognizable (standardized) knowledge possible when it comes to what goes in your products. Should you have any concerns or require further information regarding our ingredients please reach out: hello@theunscentedcompany.com.
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| Ingredient (INCI) | Its role in the product | Environmental and health impact | Which TUC product? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALCOHOL | Diluent, Cleaning agent | Plant-based (Corn), Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada | Dish |
| ALLANTOIN | Skin-Conditioning Agent | 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable | Lotion |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Skin-Conditioning Agent | 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable | Lotion |
| AQUA | Solvant | Water | All Purpose, Dish, Dish Tabs, Laundry, Lotion, Hand Soap |
| ARCTIUM LAPPA | Smoothing Effect | Organic Burdock root, 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada | Lotion |
| BENZISOTHIAZOLINONE | Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack | Synthetic, Inherently biodegradable, Possible allergen | All Purpose |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Possible allergen | Hand Soap |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII | Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling | Shea Butter, 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable | Lotion |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS | Skin Conditioning | Organic Marigold Calendula,100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada | Lotion |
| CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Skin Conditioning | Plant-based | Lotion |
| CELLULOSE GUM | Anti-redepositon Agent | Synthetic, Biodegradable | Dish Tabs |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Foaming agent, Surfactant | Plant-based (Coconut), Readily biodegradable, Made in USA, Possible irritant | Hand Soap |
| COCO CAPRYLATE | Skin Conditioning | Plant-based (Coconut), Readily biodegradable | Lotion |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | Cleaning agent, Wetting agent | Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | Laundry |
| COLORANT | Provides special identity to product | Synthetic | Dish Tabs |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE | Wetting agent, Power to Penetrate, Surfactant | Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | All Purpose, Dish |
| DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL | Ajustement of Cloud Point | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA, Nature identical chemical | All Purpose |
| EMULSIFYING WAX NF | Emulsifying wax binds the oil and water in a cream or lotion together to form a smooth emulsion | Plant-based | Lotion |
| ETHYLHEXYLGYLCERIN | Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in Germany | Dish, Hand Soap |
| GLYCERETH-2 COCOATE | Hydrating agent | Plant-based (90%), Readily biodegradable, Made in Spain | Hand Soap |
| GLYCERIN | Hydrating and Humecting Agent | Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada | Dish, Dish Tabs, Lotion, Hand Soap, Soap Bar |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE | Emulsifying Agent | Plant-Based | Lotion |
| LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT | Skin-Conditioning Agent | Lotion | |
| LAURAMINE OXIDE | Foaming & Cleaning Agent | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | Dish |
| LAURETH-9 | Degreaser | Plant-based + Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | Dish |
| LAURYL POLYGLUCOSE | Surfactant | Plant-Derived + Synthetic, Readily biodegradable | Dish Tabs |
| MEA-OLEATE ou OLEIC ACID | Cleaning Agent, Natural Soap | Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | Laundry |
| METHYL CELLULOSE | Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer | Lotion | |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | Dish Tab Manufacturing Additive | Plant-based | Dish Tabs |
| MONOETHANOLAMINE | Reinforcing Agent, pH ajuster: imparts a reserve alkalinity to the laundry bath, which is essential to efficient cleaning. | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | Laundry |
| PALM KERNEL ACID | Opacifying Agent; Surfactant - Cleansing Agent; Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent | Plant-based (Palm oil), Readily Biodegradable, RSPO certified palm oil, Made in Belgium | Soap Bar |
| PEG-10 | Binder | Synthethic, Inherently biodegradable | Dish Tabs |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA | Avocado Oil | 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable | Lotion |
| POTASSIUM OLEATE | Natural Soap | 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | All Purpose |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS | Skin Conditioning, Emollient | Jojoba Seed Oil, 100% Plant-based | Lotion |
| SODIUM ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATE | Soaking Agent | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable | Dish |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | pH Ajuster, Buffering Agent | Mineral-based (Inorganic salt/ baking soda), Disperses into the environment | Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM CARBONATE | Reinforcing Agent, Mineral Filler | Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment, Possible irritant | Dish Tabs, Laundry |
| SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE | Oxidizing Agent | Mineral-based (Inorganic salt), Disperses into the environment | Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | Thickener | Mineral-based (Salt), Disperses into the environment, Made in Canada | Dish Tabs, Hand Soap, Soap Bar |
| SODIUM CITRATE | Emulsifying Agent | Plant-based, Neutral salt, Readily biodegradable | Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM GLUCONATE | Emulsifying Agent | Plant-based (Corn), Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada | Hand Soap |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | Cleaning Agent | Plant-derived (Coconut or RSPO Certified Palm Oil), Made in USA, Non irritant, Best in industry and almost 100% natural. To learn more about this ingredient please consult our FAQ here | All Purpose, Dish, Laundry, Hand Soap |
| SODIUM METHYLGLYCINE DIACETATE | Chelating Agent: Capts meral ions that interfere with cleaning agents | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA , Replaces EDTA and Phosphates | All Purpose, Dish, Laundry |
| SODIUM OCTYL SULFATE | Cleaning and Foaming Agent | Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA | Laundry |
| SODIUM POLYCARBOXYLATE | Anti-redepositon Agent | Petroleum Based, Inherently biodegradable | Laundry |
| SODIUM SILICATE | Buffering Agent, pH Adjuster, Alkaline Agent | Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment (Inorganic) | Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM SULPHATE | Diluent and Cleaning Agent | Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment | Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM PALMATE | Surfactant, Cleaning Agent, Emulsifying Agent | Plant-based (Palm oil), Readily biodegradable, RSPO certified palm oil, Made in Belgium | Soap Bar |
| SODIUM PALM KERNELATE | Surfactant, Cleaning Agent, Emulsifying Agent | Plant-based (Palm kernel oil), Readily biodegradable, RSPO certified palm oil, Made in Belgium | Soap Bar |
| SORBITOL | Humectant; Skin-Conditioning Agent | Sugar alcohol | Lotion |
| STEARIC ACID | Cleansing Agent, Emulsifying Agent | Plant-based | Lotion |
| PROTEASE | Enzyme, Breaks down proteins | Natural, Readily biodegradable | Dish Tabs |
| TETRAACETYLETHYLEENDIAMINE | Whitening Agent | Synthetic, Readily biodegradable | Dish Tabs |
| TOCOPHEROL | Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack | Vitamin E, Plant-derived, Readily biodegradable | Dish, Lotion, Hand Soap |
| URTICA DIOTICA | Smoothing Effect | Organic Nettle leaf, 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada | Lotion |
| VITIS VINIFERA | Grape Seed Oil | 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable | Lotion |
Products are considered ’Readily Biodegradable’ when they have the natural ability to biodegrade to their natural state, when subjected to sunlight, water and microbial activity, by greater than 60% in 28 days.
When a product is classified as ’Inherently Biodegradable’, it means it will biodegrade to its natural state, when subjected to sunlight, water and microbial activity by at least 20% to less than 60% in 28 days.