100% Plant Derived Ingredient Definitions
In our quest to bring parents the most safe, effective and environmentally friendly products possible we’ve improved our ingredients. 100% plant derived and certified by both EcoCert and the Natural Products Association, you’ll love our wipes even more!

Purified Water
Water that has been produced through the methods of reverse osmosis, deionization, distillation or other methods that meet USP standards to remove impurities.

Coco-Glucoside & Decyl Glucoside
These natural and biodegradable surfactants are exceptionally mild and have excellent cleansing and foaming characteristics. Made from coconut oil and glucose from corn; it is used in products for individuals with sensitive skin. Results from several studies demonstrate it to be non-irritating to skin and eyes, which makes it an ideal ingredient for our wipes.

Dicaprylyl Ether
A plant derived skin conditioner, and emollient based on plant oils that significantly helps protect, care for and smooth your baby’s skin. It creates a smooth and soft appearance to the skin with a dry, velvety and non-greasy feel. It’s also known for its fast spreading capabilities, and is thus used to help facilitate the spreadability of other ingredients.

Glyceryl Oleate
A natural lipid of the skins surface obtained from naturally occurring oils and fats. It improves skin softness, strengthens the skins barrier, and moisturizes. Studies by the National Institutes of Health have found it to be nonirritating and nontoxic to animals or humans.

Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin
100% naturally derived and biodegradable it is an excellent alternative to the standard and potentially harmful formaldehyde releasing preservatives and parabens. It is globally accepted, including Japan, and provides protection against bacteria, yeast and mold. It is used in extremely low concentrations in Elements Naturals® baby wipes (0.5-1%).

Elements Naturals® is a proud signer of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics.

Frequently Asked Questions

When choosing Elements Naturals®® 100% Natural and Renewable baby wipes you become part of a community that’s focused on being environmentally-responsible in how they choose to live their lives. Your one small action, when combined with others, helps change the world for the better one step at a time.

Q: What are Ingeo™ Fibers
A: 100% Ingeo™ fibers, are the world's first man-made fiber from annually renewable resources. Their production requires significantly less fossil fuel resources than the traditional oil-based materials; and produces significantly fewer greenhouse gases (GHG) than traditional synthetic wipes. To learn more go to www.natureworksllc.com

Q: What’s in your wipe solution?
A: Popular brands contain harsh foaming agents and synthetic preservatives Elements Naturals® baby wipes are free of harsh synthetic chemicals and preservatives and contain ingredients derived from organic and natural resources; including certified organic aloe vera, making them gentle on your baby’s skin and the environment.

Q: Can Elements Naturals® wipes be composted in my backyard composter?
A: The Ingeo Fibers that Elements Naturals® baby wipes  are made from breaks down like other matter derived from plants, under composting facility conditions where unlike home composters, conditions such as temperature, moisture and turning are very carefully regulated. For a listing of available industrial composting facilities in North America. Visit: www.findacomposter.com

Q: What do I do if there is not an industrial composting facility near me?
A: Elements Naturals® baby wipes can be placed in your existing trash disposal program.

Q: Why are your baby wipes not flushable?
A: Flushable wipe products need to be able to break down in water causing them to suffer from a lack of strength which makes them tear easily. Elements Naturals® baby wipes, on the other hand, are durable and hold up under use.

Q: How do I dispose of the packaging?
A: Our packaging uses 90% less plastic than the usual tub and much less to process in manufacturing. It can be placed in your existing trash disposal program.

Q: Why are your wipes larger than others?
A: A larger wipe makes it easier for you to clean the messiest diaper, reduces the amount of wipes you use, and helps keep your hands clean during the process.

Q: What do you mean by 100% “Renewable”
A: A rapidly renewable resource is a plant, that has a short regeneration period to full maturation, usually in stark contrast to the material they are replacing.

Q: Are your products tested on animals?
A: Elements Naturals® products are never tested on animals.

Q: Do you have other environmentally friendly products?
A: The company will be introducing additional baby care products made from plants not oil in the future.

Q: Can I still use your wipes if I have a plant or food allergy?
The 100% natural, plant-derived Ingeo™ fibers that Elements Naturals® wipes use are non-allergenic. They do not contain profilin, the allergen that causes reactive symptoms.

Q: What is 1% FOR THE PLANET?
A: 1% FOR THE PLANET is an organization that encourages businesses to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups to drive positive environmental change around the world. Visit their website to learn more.