Ecover Washing-Up Liquid - Simply Excellent! Good for you and for the environment. (Ecover Washing Up Liquid)

Member Name: dooeyyooey

Product:	Ecover Washing Up Liquid
Date:	14/05/09 (73 review reads)
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Advantages: Ecological, less damaging to the skin.

Disadvantages: None

I decided to try Ecover's washing-up liquid because I found that regular detergents were far too harsh and were leaving my skin too dry and chapped.

At first I was worried that by being gentler, this washing-up liquid would be less effective than its non-ecological counterparts.
However, after reading the product's composition, I realised that this concern was unfounded, as it has pretty much the same ingredients and even the same amount of anionic and non-ionic surfactants than the regular washing-up liquids.

The difference is in the type of surfactants used: Many surfactants are toxic to both animals and plants and even humans. Ecover's washing-up liquid uses surfactants that biodegrade faster, and are therefore less likely to interfere with the ecosystem.

As soon as I started using it, it became my washing-up liquid of choice, and I have not used another since the day i tried it.

It has several advantages (apart from being more ecological):

- It's milder and does not dry the skin as much (although it is still a powerful detergent and it inevitably damages the skin if contact is prolongued).

- It's not as sticky as most other detergents. I find that it is a little easier to rinse off any residue.

- It has an almost imperceptible perfume. There are two scents to choose from: Camomile & Marigold and Lemon & Aloe Vera. Both are pleasant and subtle.

As of the time of writing, a 1 Litre bottle costs £2 (from Sainsbury's).

Summary: Best washing-up liquid of all.