Samara Geller

We’re actually asking companies to substantiate those ingredients with testing data, concentration data, in order to back up their claims. We’re going above and beyond just reading the ingredient list.

Going green with your cleaning products is an easy way to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals," Geller said. "This may be especially important for women's and children's health.

Labeling is a massive issue with cleaning products, and their ingredients are disclosed less often.

Shoppers should look for a product with complete ingredient transparency so they can reduce their exposure to chemicals or avoid a particular substance they may be allergic to.

Natural products “reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals and provide complete transparency about their ingredients.

More companies are realizing that using harmful ingredients and being vague about what’s used to make products is eroding public trust.

These products often contain harsh solvents, acids or alkalis that are corrosive and can burn and blind,” she says. “When these products are inhaled, or splashed on skin or into eyes, they can cause permanent damage.