Safety
Answers to common questions about product and ingredient safety
Lab Testing
Transparency should be something you can verify, not just something we say. So, we send our finished products to independent labs, the kind accredited to recognized international testing standards, and we publish what they find. They are not us, and
Is it septic safe and greywater safe?
Yes, it is! All of our ingredients are plant-based and are 100% biodegradable, greywater, blackwater and septic-safe.
Are Fragrance oils toxic?
Are Fragrance oils toxic?. While not inherently "toxic" when used as intended, fragrance oils, particularly synthetic ones, can contain chemicals that may be harmful to health, especially with prolonged exposure, including potential skin irritations,
Is Oxygen Bleach safe?
Is Oxy Boost / Oxygen Bleach safe? Isn't all Bleach harmful?. Sodium percarbonate is generally considered a safer alternative to traditional chlorine bleach for several key reasons:. · Breakdown Products:. o When sodium percarbonate dissolves in wate
Are your products cruelty free, vegan and gluten free?
YES!! All of the Rustic Strength line of products are gluten free, vegan and cruelty free.
Are your scents/ oils safe for animals & children?
The short answer is: "Not all of them".Most synthetic Fragrance Oils are considered safe and appropriate for use with children and animals, however certain essential oils can have adverse effects on both depending on the plant derivative.Essential oi
Can I eat the Epsom Salts?
No! None of our products are food-grade or meant for consumption. We make products for beauty, health and cleaning. Please do not ingest any of these products.We do have a Dry Goods collection where we sell chocolates and other items that you can sna
Are all of your products Mama + Baby Safe?
Are all of your products Mama + Baby Safe?. We wanted to highlight a group of products with the Mama & Baby Safe label, that would let Mamas know with confidence, that they would be safe and gentle enough for their little ones. These products have th
Will Mama & Baby Safe products burn if it gets into baby's eyes?
Will Mama & Baby Safe products burn if it gets into baby's eyes?. Our Mama & Baby Shampoo & Body Wash is made with extremely gentle, plant-based ingredients designed to be safe for both mamas and little ones. However, we choose not to label our formu
Are your products vegan/cruelty-free/gluten-free?
Are your products vegan/cruelty-free/gluten-free?. YES!!All of the Rustic Strength line of products are cruelty-free. We never test on animals (unless you count our employees). All of the Rustic Strength line of products are gluten-free. None of our
Do you have coconut-free products?
Do you have coconut-free products?. Coconut Oil and/ or raw materials made from coconut are present in all of our Plant-Based, liquid cleaning and self-care products.Our Powdered products do not contain any of these ingredients and are free from coco
Do your products contain corn?
Do your products contain corn?. None of our liquid or powder products contain any corn or derivatives of corn.If you have an allergy to corn, none of our products should cause a reaction. The proteins which cause most allergic reactions would be dest
Why do you use Potassium Hydroxide in your Castile Soap?
Why do you use Potassium Hydroxide in your Castile Soap?. Potassium Hydroxide is used as the saponifying agent to make the soap. It is what reacts with the oils to turn them from inert oils into foamy soap! This is a chemical reaction that involves w
Do you use preservatives?
Do you use preservatives?. For the safety of our products and for their shelf stability, we choose to use select preservatives in the minimum amount necessary. Preservatives play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of everyday products t