Why Essential Oils Are Better Than Synthetic Fragrances in Cleaning Products

Essential oils are one of the simplest ways to scent a cleaning product without using synthetic fragrance. Here's what the difference is, what essential oils can and can't do, and how to choose products scented with them.

What's the Difference Between Fragrance and Essential Oils?

On many cleaning product labels, you'll see the word "fragrance" or "parfum." That single word can stand for a blend of many ingredients, and the maker isn't required to list each one. For people with scent sensitivities, that makes it hard to know what's in a product.

Essential oils are concentrated oils from plants, such as lemon peel, lavender flowers or eucalyptus leaves. When a label lists them by name, you can see exactly what you're getting.

At Sea Spray Soap, we use essential oils only. We don't use fragrance oils in any of our products. You'll find them in our laundry products, our solid dish soap and our toilet bombs.

Why Choose Essential Oils for Cleaning Products?

1. You Can Read the Label

Named essential oils are easier to understand than a single "fragrance" line. If a particular oil bothers you, you can avoid it.

2. They Come From Plants

Essential oils come from plant sources and give cleaning products a natural scent, like citrus peel, mint or lavender.

3. They Smell Like What They Are

A lemon essential oil smells like lemon peel, not a candy version of it. Many people find the scent lighter and less overpowering than synthetic fragrance.

What to Know Before You Switch

Natural doesn't mean risk-free. A few things to keep in mind:

• Some people react to essential oils. If you have sensitive skin, allergies or asthma, try a small amount first or choose an unscented option.
• Pets can be sensitive. Some essential oils are a problem for cats and dogs, so ask your vet before using scented products around them.
• Scent isn't the cleaning. Essential oils make a product smell good. The cleaning comes from the soap and other ingredients in the formula.

Easy Swaps to Try

Solid Dish Soap

Our solid dish soap is scented with essential oils like citrus, mint and eucalyptus, and it comes in an unscented option too.

Toilet Bombs

Our toilet bombs are scented with botanical essential oils for a fresh bathroom without synthetic perfume.

Laundry Soap

Our laundry soap is scented lightly with essential oils, and we make an unscented version for sensitive households.

Ready to Try It?

Browse our natural cleaning products. Every scented product is made with essential oils only.