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    Are Plant-Based Fragrance Oils Safe? The Truth About Laundry Scents

    Posted By: Truly Free Home

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    Posted On: 9/24/2025

    Plant-Based Fragrance Oils Sourcing and Performance

    In Truly Free Home Signature Scent Laundry Wash, Signature Scent Softening Rinse, and Signature Scent Dryer Angel, our plant-based fragrance is responsible for that fresh, clean scent you notice as your clothes move from wash to wear.

    These blends are designed to:

    • Evoke natural notes like citrus zest, soft florals, or woodsy undertones.
    • Vaporize during use to release a gentle, refreshing scent from your clothes.
    • Elevate the sensory appeal of clean laundry without overwhelming, toxic chemical perfumes.


    The plant-based fragrance oils we use also originate from safe sources like: 

    • Citrus peels
    • Fresh herbs
    • Flowers like lavender and geranium
    • Wood sources like cedar and sandalwood


    Together, these elements make up our proprietary blends, which you can trust are always safe and non-toxic. 

    Why We Choose Plant-Based Fragrance Oils for Scent

    Many conventional laundry products use phthalates (linked to hormone disruption) and harsh aroma chemicals (some classified as toxic or even carcinogenic).

    At Truly Free Home, that’s not how we do things. Our plant-based fragrance oils are blended to capture nature-inspired notes. 

    We craft our scents with:

    • Essential oils (from citrus peels, herbs, flowers, and wood).
    • Plant-based isolates and terpenes (naturally occurring compounds that help balance and round out a scent).


    This allows us to create long-lasting scents that align with our clean-label promise—no hidden “fragrance” loopholes, no shortcuts.

    Are Plant-Based Fragrance Oils Safe?

    On the Environmental Working Group (EWG) scale, plant-based fragrance oils typically land in the 3-4 range. This slightly higher score reflects the presence of potential allergens like limonene and linalool—both naturally occurring in citrus and floral oils.

    But here’s the important part: We carefully formulate—and rigorously test—our products to minimize irritation and sensitivity risks, ensuring they’re safe for everyday use in your home.

    The Transparent Takeaway

    Fresh laundry should smell clean, not like chemicals. By using plant-based fragrance oils, Truly Free Home delivers that cozy, fresh-out-of-the-dryer experience you love, without phthalates or toxic chemical fragrance that puts your family’s health at risk.

    So the next time you toss in a load with our Signature Scent Laundry Wash or Dryer Angel, take a deep breath. That refreshing aroma? It’s proof you don’t need toxic chemical fragrance to make laundry smell like home.