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A fabric softener made with a sunflower-derived conditioning ingredient, guar extract and a named essential oil blend.
Read/the/label's fabric softener is for cottons, linens and everyday fabrics, with no synthetic parfum. It uses an esterquat derived from sunflower oil and a guar extract, with bergamot, geranium, ylang ylang and lavender essential oils for fragrance.
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Why we stock this
We checked what's actually doing the softening. Read/the/label uses an esterquat derived from sunflower oil alongside guar extract, and names the essential oils used for fragrance rather than listing an undisclosed parfum.
We also liked that the brand gives a full ingredient declaration, so you can see exactly what's in it.
What's in it
Aqua: water base.
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride: the main fabric-conditioning ingredient. Read/the/label describes it as an esterquat derived from sunflower oil.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: a modified guar ingredient that helps condition fabrics and reduce static.
Bergamot, geranium, ylang ylang and lavender essential oils: the fragrance blend (less than 0.5%).
Full ingredient list: Aqua, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, <0.5% essential oil blend: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil.
How to use
Add to your washing machine's fabric softener compartment, using the dose stated on the bottle. Read/the/label says it suits everyday fabrics including cotton and linen, but not microfibre or sportswear.
Care and safety
This is a fabric softener, not a detergent. Store upright in a cool, dry place with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Avoid contact with eyes and always follow the safety information on the packaging.
Contains: 1 x Read/the/label Fabric Softener – Bergamot & Ylang Ylang (1L)
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