Debra Lynn Dadd

Elemental Fragrance Jar

QUESTION:

I came across this Fragrance Jar in Lowes. On the label its states that it is organic, earth friendly and made with natural essential oils. It is distributed by Changing Paradigms Distributed, A Division of The Evercare Co. Westchester Ohio. I visited their website and found other conventional products but nothing on this one.

I googled Changing Paradigms, their website had other conventional products listed but not this one... when I searched Elemental organic and earth friendly, that search didnt bring up much either (Only that they sell Soy Candles also). I was hoping you had some information on this company. The Crisp Apple smells really nice and am hoping that this product is a safe way to add some aroma to the house.

Thanks for you help!

POSTED BY ETHEL :: MASSACHUSETTS USA :: 09/11/2009 10:53 AM

DEBRA'S ANSWER:

I don't have any information on this product or company other than what is available on the Internet. The distributor listed only distributes the product, they don't manufacture it. It seems that the manufacturer isn't listed.

"Natural essential oils" should mean that the fragrance is natural, not made from petroleum. These fragrances are generally safer to use.

What is the candle itself made of? What aspect of it is "organic"?

Debra :-)

COMMENTS:

After quite a few phone calls to Changing Paradigm and being told to call proctor and gamble and getting no where I finally asked to speak to a supervisor which informed me that this is a discontinued product. He was unable to tell me exact ingredients in the product but he informed me that if its labeled organic and earth friendly then in needs to be because if it wasnt then they would have legal problems.

Which leaves me to ask one question: Should I believe them?

COMMENT FROM DEBRA: They are right--if it is labeled "organic" and "earth-friendly" then it needs to be or they would have legal problems. The agency that would take action against them is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The problem I see here is that there is no data given about the product beyond these claims--not even an ingredient list. I would say they are a prime candidate for an FTC investigation. The FTC likes substantiation. Perhaps this is one reason why the product is being discontinued. To answer your question, I wouldn't believe them.

POSTED BY ETHEL :: MASSACHUSETTS USA :: 09/28/2009 6:38 AM

get your answer and read all about essential oils here:

eethomp.com/AT/index.html

there is no such thing as a natural apple scent, or pear, or many of the other fragrances that are used in scented candles. This website lists safe oils, slightly toxic, and more toxic. (see links to lists on right) VERY INFORMATIVE. The writer is a PhD chemist who has worked extensively with essential oils and aromatherapy.

POSTED BY LG :: CALIFORNIA USA :: 10/02/2009 1:00 PM

POSTED BY LG :: CALIFORNIA USA :: 10/02/2009 1:01 PM

:: POST YOUR COMMENT

Return to Q&A Blog

Debra's List ~ 100s of links to 1000s of nontoxic, natural & earthwise products
Debra's Free Newsletters ~ website update, natural sweetener recipes, words of wisdom
Debra's Bookstore ~ recommended reading on health and the environment
MCS Recovery ~ resources for recovery from multiple chemical sensitivities
Sweet Savvy ~ how to choose and use natural sweetners (lots of recipes)
Talk With Debra ~ call for a personal consultation (fee)