Comments on: Suave Kids #WashThemGrow Twitter Party Illustrates Ingredients Are Not Mild Or Gentle

By: Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:11:23 +0000

My son had a severe allergic reaction to the Kid’s Free and Gentle; the exact bottle pictured in the article. This was the first time I purchased a body wash that was not the J&J baby wash we normally used. Big mistake! My poor son had hives all over his body for about a week before I figured out that it was the “allergin free” soap. I’m not sure what chemical in the product was the cause, though. It looks like so many of these ingredients could be the culprit. Good work on pointing out the facts in this article.

By: pharmacy tech

pharmacy tech — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:15:51 +0000

My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work!

By: Deb - Mom of 3 Girls

Deb - Mom of 3 Girls — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:55:16 +0000

Hi Jennifer,
I wasn’t involved in the Twitter party for Suave Kids so was unaware of the concerns that had been raised there until I read your post after seeing that you’d linked to mine. I thank you for bringing these concerns up and will definitely be looking more closely at the ingredients when I purchase products for my family. I know that in my post I never stated that the Free and Gentle bodywash is fragrance-free – just that it’s hard to find options that are dye and fragrance free, and that I’m glad that the Free & Gentle isn’t strongly scented as so many others are. Reading it back though, I can see where that’s possibly unclear so I will edit my post to make sure it’s worded accurately.

I guess at this point, I’m still happy with the product and how it’s worked for my family, but that’s something everyone needs to decide for themselves and what they’re comfortable with. I’m glad that you are providing this information so that we all can make more informed decisions. And if you can suggest some options that are safer, I’d love to consider them! Thanks.

By: Brenna

Brenna — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:37:03 +0000

Excellent article as usual! I admit that it is hard to keep track of all the potentially harmful ingredients in bath products and cosmetics, but even a small amount of research would show so many red flags with those ingredients! I missed the twitter party, but wonder why companies still use such harmful ingredients and those that promote them don’t do any research about the products?

By: Cathy H.

Cathy H. — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:06:28 +0000

I didn’t think you came across with a lack of respect for the women at all. I just wanted to share how I felt because I know what night there was a bit of negativity(that seemed directed straight at them), which I didn’t think was fair. I think you post is excellent, opens people’s eyes, and is fairly written!
Cathy

By: Amy Lupold Bair

Amy Lupold Bair — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:59:06 +0000

Jennifer,

Thank you for writing a calm, fair, and informative post. As you know, I helped out with the event you mention, and I did so very happily because I not only use Suave products in my own hair, but we have used the Suave Kids shampoos and conditioners since my children were toddlers. They have incredibly sensitive skin – my daughter also has eczema – and we have found that the products not only do a great job of cleaning their crazy abundance of hair, but do not negatively impact their skin. They also make the difficult process of detangling my five year old’s waist-length hair much easier.

That said, as you know, I am about as far behind the learning curve as I could be when it comes to green living, so I am always happy to hear from those like you who are not only well informed, but are also civil. I will continue to buy and support Suave, but I am very interested in learning more about Methylisothiazolinone and will look for products that do not include that ingredient. I’d love if you could suggest some lines/brands.

As for the comments that were made during the party, there are some who show up to multiple parties and make personal attacks on people rather than just state facts or ask pertinent questions. Some also have publicly stated their distaste for all Twitter events thus showing their issue is with the medium and not necessarily the product being discussed. I for one will not respond to those people in any way. They do not deserve a response nor do they deserve my time on any level. I do, however, always reach out to clients to find out more when there is something brought to my attention by a reasonable Twitter user. One of the best things about Twitter is the opportunity for personal growth that it offers, so please continue to share your feedback with me. I truly appreciate it.

-Amy

By: Erin Ely

Erin Ely — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:54:55 +0000

GoodGuide does have a shopping ap that you can get, but I still think that even with GoodGuide and EWG – skin deep you need to use some common sense as well.

I see info on EWG sometimes for relating back to studies done in the 1800s… you also must be aware of the application they are referring to when they are rating ingredients.

In my mind it’s pretty simple, if the ingredients list is long chemical names and ingredients you do not recognize, it’s not “natural”.

If you want clean products, read the ingredients lists and look for plants, not long chemical names that make no sense.

By: Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio

Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:51:41 +0000

Yuck, yuck, yuck. Thank you for reaffirming my desire to keep this stuff off my kid’s skin.

By: PlanetHabit Gal

PlanetHabit Gal — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:26:15 +0000

Hey Jennifer~

I just tried to post on Facebook about your blog post, and you’ve been blocked. I can’t even refer to your website. What’s up with that? Are the manufacturers of Suave products behind it? Is that legal? It sure isn’t ethical.

By: PlanetHabit Gal

PlanetHabit Gal — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:15:07 +0000

Thank you, Jennifer, for this informative and balanced post! I agree with you, too, about the problem of people just forwarding unvetted information just to win some sort of competition! A good reminder for all of us. Still, it’s appalling that parents especially–the ones who are the last line of defense for their children’s welfare–would do so when the info being forwarded could put another child at risk. I appreciate your blog very, very much. It’s one of my recommended blogs to read listed on my website, PlanetHabit.com. Keep up the good detective work, and thanks for sharing!