Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow launchedGoopin 2008, the age-oldwellness movementtook on a new realm, where a holistic approach to self-care became the crux of prosperity. The newsletter-turned-lifestyle site wasn’t the only factor in the industry’s growth—which is expected to climb5 to 10 percentover the next year—but it helped make trends likeclean beauty,plant-based dietsandsustainable environmentssynonymous with the idea of a life well-lived.
That said, we’re creatures of habit, and while we *try* to maintain a holistic lifestyle, we’re simply not ready to give up ourspicy sweet chiliDoritos. So, if you’re still dipping your toes into the world ofall-natural living, we recommend starting with laundry detergent. Researchers have found that the benefits of natural laundry detergents extend far beyond helping the environment, from preventingskin irritationsto creating wrinkle-free clothing. “Organic laundry detergent does not contain chlorine, phosphates, and other artificial additives that are dangerous to human health,” says Dr. Edward Group ofGlobal Healing. “They are more gentle on fabrics, healthier for our bodies, and safer for every living thing.” (It’s worth noting that theFDA没有定义“自然”in its rules and regulations. For our testing, we focused on ones that fell within Dr. Group’s guidelines.)
Let’s face it: Finding an all-natural product thatactually worksisn’t so easy. As much as we love the idea of using an eco-friendly detergent, we also need something that can remove chocolate syrup stains from our kids’ tees. That’s why we’ve done the work for you. Here are 10 of the best natural laundry detergents — tried, tested and reviewed by yours truly.
