📢 Why Ingredient Transparency Matters
At ejó, we believe that cleaning products shouldn’t be a mystery. You deserve to know what’s in them, where the ingredients come from, and why they’re used.
That’s why every ingredient we use is carefully chosen for effectiveness, safety, and sustainability.
💚 Plant-based, biodegradable, and non-toxic.
🏡 Safe for your home, family, and the environment.
🐰 Tested by people, never on animals.
Unlike traditional cleaners packed with harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, and unnecessary additives, ejó is formulated to clean powerfully while being safe for you, your family, and the planet.
Here’s a breakdown of every ingredient in our formulas, why we use it, and where it comes from.
🌿 The Ingredients We Use (And Why We Use Them)
💧 Water (Distilled/Deionized) – The Base of Our Formulas
What it does: Serves as the primary solvent, helping to dilute other ingredients and distribute them evenly across surfaces.
Where it comes from: Natural – purified, deionized water.
🛁 Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside – The Gentle Yet Powerful Cleaner
What it does: A plant-derived, biodegradable surfactant that lifts dirt, grease, and grime without being harsh.
Where it comes from: Coconut and sugar-derived (renewable sources).
Why we love it: It’s non-toxic, mild on skin, and works without leaving residue.
🫧 Decyl Glucoside – The Foaming Action
What it does: A mild, foaming surfactant that helps water spread evenly and enhances cleaning power.
Where it comes from: Coconut and sugar-derived (just like Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside).
Why we love it: It helps create a more effective clean while staying gentle on skin.
💦 Propanediol – The Moisture Retainer
What it does: Acts as a solvent and humectant, helping to dissolve ingredients evenly and prevent surfaces from drying out.
Where it comes from: Corn-derived.
Why we love it: It helps essential oils blend well and prevents streaking.
🔗 Sodium Citrate – The Water Softener & pH Buffer
What it does: Prevents mineral buildup from hard water and balances pH to improve cleaning effectiveness.
Where it comes from: Derived from citric acid (found in citrus fruits).
Why we love it: It’s a safe, biodegradable alternative to phosphates (which harm aquatic life).
🍋 Citric Acid – The Natural pH Adjuster
What it does: Breaks down tough grime, dissolves mineral buildup, and keeps our formulas at the right pH for effective cleaning.
Where it comes from: Naturally fermented from citrus fruits.
Why we love it: It’s a gentle yet effective descaler that replaces harsh acidic cleaners.
🛡️ Euxyl PE 9010 – The Essential Preservative
What it does: Prevents bacterial growth and keeps your cleaner fresh.
Where it comes from: A combination of Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Why we love it: Unlike synthetic parabens, this broad-spectrum preservative is biodegradable and needed in minimal amounts to be effective.
🌱 Essential Oils – The Natural Fragrance
What it does: Adds a fresh, warm, and inviting scent without synthetic fragrances or phthalates.
Where it comes from: Pure plant extracts (lavender, rosemary, tea tree,eucalyptus and more).
Why we love it: They smell incredible and add mild antibacterial properties.
🫙 Sodium Lactate – The Streak-Free Hero
What it does: Prevents streaks and helps moisture evaporate evenly.
Where it comes from: Naturally derived from fermented sugar.
Why we love it: It reduces white streaks while being completely biodegradable.
🧼 Lactic Acid – The Natural Descaler
What it does: Breaks down soap scum, removes hard water stains, and provides mild antimicrobial properties.
Where it comes from: Naturally derived from the fermentation of plant-based sugars.
Why we love it: It’s gentle yet highly effective at tackling mineral buildup and grime.
🚫 The Ingredients You Won’t Find in ejó
Unlike many conventional cleaners, our formulas are completely free from:
❌ Phosphates – Harmful to waterways and aquatic life.
❌ Sulfates (SLS, SLES, etc.) – Can be harsh on skin and unnecessary in household cleaning.
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Parabens – Linked to hormone disruption.
❌ Phthalates – Often found in synthetic fragrances and can disrupt hormones.
❌ Artificial Dyes – No need for unnecessary colorants in cleaning products.
Want to learn more? Drop us a message—we love talking about ingredients!