Friday, February 5, 2016

What's in it? (Norwex Edition)


I really like Norwex products. I might even love Norwex products. However, a disappointing part of my shopping experience on the Norwex website (as well as through their catalog) is that they don't provide a list of the ingredients that are in any of their products. I find this especially surprising since their global mission is to "improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes." If you are buying Norwex products, or thinking about buying them, then chances are that you are like me and you are concerned about toxic ingredients in common household products.

Now that I am an independent sales consultant with Norwex I have had the opportunity to purchase (or receive for free!) most of the products in their catalog. In this post I am publishing all of the ingredients on the labels for all of the products that I own. I hope that this post will be helpful to others who are considering purchasing the products but are concerned about what might be in them.

Note for household cleaning products: The USA does not require household cleaning products (such as laundry detergents, bathroom cleaners, etc) to label all of the ingredients that are contained in them. Only ingredients that are immediately hazardous are required to be listed. The information that I have provided here lists all of the ingredients that are on the label but there may be (and probably are) other ingredients contained in the cleaning products that are not listed on the label.

Product Quick Links:
Blue Diamond
(Made in Canada, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: None listed on label.

Additional information on the label: PHOSPHATE FREE

Cleaning Paste
(Made in Austria, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Active Ingredients: Marble-flour, natural soap and traces of coconut oil

Crystal Deodorant
(Made in Thailand, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Ammonium Alum

Descaler
(Made in USA, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Sodium gluconate, glucuronic acid & glutamic acid.

Additional information on the label: 100% all-natural formula

Dishwashing Liquid
(Made in Canada, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: None listed on label

Additional information on the label: NO PHOSPHATES, PHTHALATES, SLS, SLES, OR DYES. Biodegradable. Suitable for septic tanks. Not tested on animals. Gentle on hands. Do not use in automatic dishwashers.

Drain Care
(Made in USA, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: None listed on label

Additional information on the label: All-natural and biodegradable

Mediterranean Meditation Organics Olive Oil Salt Scrub
(Made in Israel, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Maris Sal, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Duclis Oil*, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil*, Tocopheryl Acetate

*Ingredients from Organic Farming

Naturally Timeless Anti-Gravity Day Cream
(Made in Israel, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Water/Eau, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Teprenone, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Peg 40 Stearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Hamamelis Viginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sorbitan Tristearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Allantoin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Isomalt, EDTA

Additional information on the label: No Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances, Artifical Colors or Animal-Derived Ingredients.

Naturally Timeless Anti-Gravity Night Cream
(Made in Israel, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Water/Eau, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Hydroxypropyl Cycolodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Euglena Gracilis Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Peg-40 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, EDTA, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Isomalt

Additional information on the label: No Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances, Artificial Colors or Animal-Derived Ingredients

Naturally Timeless Firming Facial Serum
(Made in Israel, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients:Water/Eau, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Teprenone, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Cross-polymer-6, Glyceryl Monostearate, Squalene, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Glyceryl Stearate SE, EDTA, Allantoin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Isomalt

Additional information on the label: No Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances, Artificial Colors or Animal-Derived Ingredients

Naturally Timeless Radiant Eye Cream
(Made in Israel, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Water/Eau, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Peg-40 Stearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) fruit oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Propanediol, Isohexadecane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sorbitan Tristearate, Allantoin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Isomalt

Additional information on the label: No Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances, Artificial Colors or Animal-Derived Ingredients

Odour Eliminator
(Made in Canada, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: None listed on label

Additional information on the label: Contains naturally occuring non-pathogenic microorganism blend.

Oven & Grill Cleaner
(Made in USA, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Amylase, bacillus subtilis, protease and polyoxyethylenelaurylether

Additional information on the label: All-natural and biodegradable

Peppermint Foaming Hand Wash
(Made in USA, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients:Water/Eau, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Mentha Piperita (Peppermight) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

Shower Gel
(Made in Germany, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerin, Inulin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract*, Sorbitol, Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract*, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Parum (Fragrance), Limonene.

*Organic

Additional information on the label: Preserved with Potassium Sorbate. No parabens, No Phthalates, No Mineral Oil, No Propylene Glycol, No Synthetic Dyes, No Animal-Derived Ingredients

Super Jet Dishwasher Detergent
(Made in Canada, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Sodium carbonate, sodium metasilicate and sodium percarbonate.

Timeless Lip Balm
(Made in USA, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Cetyl Esters, Flavor, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ozokerite, Microcrystalline Wax, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Allantoin, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Trea) Leaf Oil

Timeless Natural Hand Cleaner
(Made in Italy, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis leaf extract*, Rosmarinus Officinalis leaf extract*, Algin, Olea Europaea fruit extract*, Triticum Vulgare germ oil*, Citrus Limonum fruit extract*, Eucalyptus Globulus leaf extract, Lavandula Officinalis leaf extract*, Mentha Arvensis leaf extract, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

Additional information on the label: Alcohol-free &  Triclosan-free

*From Organic Farming

Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent
(Made in Canada, Ingredient List Last Verified: February 2016)
Ingredients: Sodium silicate, sodium percarbonate, and biodegradable sufactants.

Additional information on the label: No Phosphates. No Sulfates (SLS/SLES). No Chlorine/Bleach. No Fillers. No Optical Brighteners. No Animal Testing. No Dyes or Fragrances. 100% Biodegradable.

17 comments:

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    1. If it's real soap, which none of this is, it is made using a lye solution and oils but there is NO lye in the finished product.

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  2. How come they don't label any dish soap ingredients? I'd love to know what's in the dish soap.

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    1. I'm a Norwex Rep. We all have access to this info. Here's the ingredients of the new dishwashing liquid you were looking for: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12rKzbENzLytqYWS7Ew0gXjNpCZQ3ON3P/view?usp=sharing

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  3. Hey everyone, Just wanted you to know that in Summer 2018, Norwex reformulated most of these products. Any Norwex Rep has access to the COMPLETE product ingredients. If I can help answer questions, send me an email monica.getclean(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Wow! I get a LOT of emails about this.
      Here's a link to the ingredients (copy/paste into your browser):

      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fq-zYwkCHb_yG8CRUGmOsA_Y8MqPnAWo/view?usp=sharing

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    2. Hi Monica, thanks for sharing these! Could you share the ingredients for the new Liquid Laundry Detergent too? The new dry detergent hasn't been working as well for us, so we'd like to see if the liquid one happens to have a similar formula to the old dry formula.

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    3. this link is not valid :(

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  5. Norwex is popularly known for its microfiber cleaning cloths. These clothes have antibacterial fibers that hold and attract dirt, grease, and dust which usually requires chemicals to break down.

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  6. I find it disheartening that they don't provide the ingredients to their website. I've been searching for the ingredients for the mold and mildew remover but still can't find it. They only tell s what is NOT in a product. After finding and reading through some of the personal care products and finding PEG ingredients, I can only imagine that they don't provide the list because there are still some questionable or harmful ingredients in their products.

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    1. aeimom Email me. I have the list of ingredients for the mold and mildew for you if you’re still interested. antrosari @ gmail dot com

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    2. Could you just post them? I'm interested too

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    3. 1000% agree. Any company that is proud of its ingredients would proudly display ALL of them. Not just the few "active" ones. I don't use Norwex because there are better alternatives that have transparency and don't compromise on ingredients.

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    4. All their ingredients will soon be listed on their containers.

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  7. what are the biodegradable surfacants? Why aren't these ever listed????

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  8. Can someone please tell me the ingredients in the Norwex (laundry) stain remover?

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