We believe ingredient transparency should be simple, specific, and honest. Every ingredient we use is disclosed clearly, along with why it’s there and what it does. Just as important, we’re open about what we don’t use and why. No vague claims, no hidden blends, no marketing shortcuts. This index is a straightforward reference to help you understand the materials behind our products and the standards we hold ourselves to.
Not used — health & safety concerns
Ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) is an anionic surfactant closely related to sodium lauryl sulfate, with ammonium as the counterion instead of sodium. It is used in shampoos, body washes, and cleaning products. This page covers what it is, how it works, its safety profile, and why Natural Flower Power does not use it.
Used by NFP
Alcohol ethoxylates (C6-C12 and C10-C16) are plant-derived nonionic surfactants used as cleansers and emulsifiers. They help essential oils disperse in water and improve cleaning performance in dish soaps. This page covers their function, safety, and role in Natural Flower Power products.
Used by NFP
Cocamide DIPA (cocamide diisopropanolamine) is a coconut-derived foam stabilizer and viscosity builder. It helps soaps maintain rich, stable lather and a thick, pourable consistency. This page covers what it is, how it works, its safety profile, and why Natural Flower Power uses it.
Used by NFP
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It reduces irritation, boosts foam, and thickens formulas in hand soaps, dish soaps, shampoos, and body washes. This page covers its chemistry, safety profile, and role in Natural Flower Power products.
Used by NFP
Coco-glucoside is a plant-derived nonionic surfactant in the alkyl polyglucoside family, made from coconut oil and corn sugar. It is used as a cleanser and foaming agent in dish soaps and personal care products. This page covers what it is, how it works, its safety profile, and how Natural Flower Power uses it.
Used by NFP
Decyl glucoside is a plant-derived nonionic surfactant made from corn sugar and coconut oil. It functions as a cleanser, foaming agent, and emulsifier in hand soaps, dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners, and personal care products. This page covers what it is, how it works, its safety profile, and how Natural Flower Power uses it.
Used by NFP
Lauramine oxide is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It boosts foam, improves cleaning performance, and thickens formulas in dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners, and other household products. This page covers its chemistry, common uses, safety data, and why Natural Flower Power includes it.
Polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are a family of petroleum-derived polymers used in some laundry detergents, dish liquids, and personal-care products as thickeners, solvents, and surfactant components. Because they are made by ethoxylation, PEGs and related ethoxylated ingredients can carry trace 1,4-dioxane, a manufacturing byproduct now regulated in several regions. This page explains what PEGs are and how they are assessed.
Used by NFP
Sodium alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) is an anionic surfactant derived from coconut oil. It serves as the primary cleaning agent in hand soaps and dish soaps, offering strong foam and grease-cutting ability without the sulfate classification of SLS or SLES. This page covers its function, safety, and role in Natural Flower Power products.
Not used — health & safety concerns
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is an anionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating sodium lauryl sulfate. It is used as a gentler alternative to SLS in shampoos, soaps, and cleaners. This page covers what it is, how it works, its safety profile, and why Natural Flower Power does not use it.
Not used — health & safety concerns
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant used as a primary cleanser and foaming agent in soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, and household cleaners. It is effective but can irritate skin at higher concentrations. This page covers what it is, how it works, its safety profile, and why Natural Flower Power does not use it.
Sulfates are a family of surfactants used to create lather and lift away soil in cleaning and personal-care products. This reference page introduces the most common members, including sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, and ammonium lauryl sulfate, explains how they work, and links to a detailed page on each one and to the plant-derived alternatives used in their place.
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