Jessica Alba is the co-founder of The Honest Company, which produces a range of baby and household products marketed as environmentally-friendly and safe. Here are some details about the products, ingredients, and materials associated with The Honest Company:
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Laundry detergent ingredient controversy: In 2016, The Wall Street Journal claimed that The Honest Companys laundry detergent contained a chemical called sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which the company had claimed was not present. The Honest Company disputed the claim and insisted that it did not use any forbidden ingredients in its laundry detergent.
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Synthetic ingredients: The Honest Companys products are not 100% natural and contain a variety of synthetics, although for the most part these are synthetics that seem to be safe. Some Honest products contain the preservative sodium benzoate.
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Diapers: The Honest Companys diapers contain SAP, which is less than conventional brands.
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Cleaning products: Honest Laundry Detergent contains "100% biodegradable anionic coconut kernel-oil based surfactant" and the Honest Auto Dishwasher Gel contains "biodegradable low foam surfactant." However, the company has not provided more detail about what these ingredients are, other than that they are "corn-based".
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Ingredients and materials: Jessica Alba has stated that she is passionate about making safe products, and the vast majority of The Honest Companys products contain natural, organic, and non-toxic ingredients. Every ingredient is incorporated for a reason, whether its for performance, stability, or some type of skin benefit.
Overall, The Honest Company has faced some controversy over its products and ingredients, but the company has disputed claims that it uses harmful chemicals and has stated that it is committed to producing safe and environmentally-friendly products.
