Sniffing for alternatives to health-hazardous artificial fragrances? Try the naturally scented cleaners and beauty products below. Unscented goods steer clear of fragrance, while essential and other plant-derived oils please the nose in scented ones. Most products are available at natural-foods stores.
Laundry Detergent Scented Natural Blue Eucalyptus & Lavender Detergent by Seventh Generation. Your laundry will smell fresh, not cloying. seventhgeneration.com.
Unscented Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Determent by Ecos. Gets the job done without scent; good for the fragrance-sensitive. ecos.com.
Face Cream Scented Rose Day Cream by Dr. Hauschka. Rose hip and avocado extracts help nourish skin in this daily moisturizer. drhauschka.com.
Unscented Almond Moisture Cream by Weleda. Relax skin with a combo of sweet almond and plum kernel oil in this gentle cream. usa.weleda.com.
Body Lotion Scented Jasmine Everyday Body Lotion by EO. Luxuriate in this jasmine-scented moisturizer, also rich in vitamins A and E. eoproducts.com.
Unscented Unscented Very Emollient Boddy Lotion by Alba Botanica. Pamper dryness with aloe, chamomile, and green tea. albabotanica.com.
Candles Scented Beeswax Aromatherapy Pillars by Big Dipper Wax Works. Say hello to scent with candles in nine blends. bigdipperwaxworks.com.
Unscented Pure Soy Pillar by Sunbeam Candles. Cool, clean, long-burning soy wax creates a pure, clean light sans scent. sunbeamcandles.com.
Lip Balm Scented Beeswax Lip Balm by Burt's Bees. A touch of peppermint oil blends with honey-tinged beeswax for a tingly lip treat. burtsbees.com.
Unscented Basis Lip Balm by Lavera Naturkosmetic. This moisturizing balm includes organic jojoba and shea butter to heal dry lips. lavera.com.
Fabric Softner Scented Fabric Softner by Ecover. The calming aroma of lavender creates a fabric softner that leaves clothes soft and sweetly scented. ecover.com.
Unscented Nellie's Dryerballs by Nellie's Laundry. These rubber balls soften clothes in the dryer without adding scent. nellieslaundry.com.
Soap Scented Indian Lemongrass with Rosemary Soap by Pangea Organics. Invigorate your senses as you bathe. pangeaorganics.com.
Unscented Unscented Baby-Mild Pure-Castile Soap by Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps. Mild for the sensitive skin, with vitamin E. drbronner.com.
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