What we WILL NOT do ...

No fillers.

No synthetics pretending to be “natural”.

No ingredients that irritate skin, pollute waterways, or make formulas look more complicated than they need to be.

Below is a clear, honest breakdown of what we don’t use — and why.

🚫 Synthetic Fragrances

Why we don’t use them:

  • They’re made from petrochemicals.

  • They contain dozens of undisclosed compounds.

  • They’re a major trigger for allergies and headaches.

🚫 SLS / SLES (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

Why we don’t use them:

  • Harsh on skin.

  • Strips natural oils.

  • Not biodegradable in the way Eco‑Ness requires.

🚫 Parabens

Why we don’t use them:

  • Synthetic preservatives.

  • Not needed in our formulas.

🚫 Phthalates

Why we don’t use them:

  • Commonly found in synthetic fragrances.

  • Not compatible with our ingredient philosophy.

🚫 Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)

Why we don’t use it:

  • Harsh, corrosive, irritating.

  • Dangerous to mix with other cleaners.

  • Not necessary for everyday cleaning.

🚫 Ammonia

Why we don’t use it:

  • Strong fumes.

  • Respiratory irritant.

  • Not safe for enclosed spaces.

🚫 Optical Brighteners

Why we don’t use them:

  • Synthetic chemicals that “fake” cleanliness by coating fabrics.

  • Not biodegradable.

🚫 Artificial Colours & Dyes

Why we don’t use them:

  • No cleaning benefit.

  • Can cause irritation.

🚫 Petrochemical Solvents

Why we don’t use them:

  • Harsh on skin and lungs.

  • Not aligned with our environmental standards.

🚫 “Greenwashed” Ingredients

Why we don’t use them:

  • Marketing terms with no real meaning.

  • Ingredients that sound natural but aren’t.

What we WILL do ...

Plant‑based or mineral‑derived

Biodegradable

Low‑irritant

Proven to work

Safe for homes, families, and waterways

Fully disclosed — no hidden components

Our Bottom Line ...

Eco‑Ness is not trying to be the cheapest.

Our Mission is to be the clearest, the cleanest, the most honest and transparent Artisan producer of cleaning solutions on the market.

Supermarket eco brands are built for volume, utilise ‘green’ or ‘nature’ washing, and often do not have a full ingredient list, which has to make you question… “What are they hiding?”

Eco‑Ness is built for integrity.

Email: vanessa@eco-ness.com.au

Address : PO Box 1221, Aldinga Beach SA 5173