Why Is My Branch Basics Concentrate A Different Color? + FAQs
Worried about the color of your new bottle of Branch Basics Concentrate? Don’t be!
Since our products are made with natural, plant-derived ingredients, color may vary slightly from batch to batch and with age.
Let's unpack this more and cover some more Branch Basics Concentrate FAQs.
Why Branch Basics Concentrate May Vary In Color
Products made from plant-derived ingredients, like Branch Basics Concentrate, may vary slightly in color due to natural ingredient variations.
For example, one of our star ingredients, Organic Chamomile Extract (from chamomile flowers), is especially influenced by nature.
Its color can shift depending on the crop, soil, and growing conditions, which is why some batches appear very pale while others have a deeper amber hue.
Chamomile also naturally darkens over time, so the color of your Concentrate may deepen as it sits. Again, this is totally normal.
In contrast, synthetic chemical cleaners rely on lab-created ingredients, which always have the same, uniform color.
The good news is that this doesn’t affect the product's quality or performance. It also proves you’re getting something plant-derived and natural versus something made in a lab from petroleum or other synthetics.
What Color Should My Concentrate Be?
Branch Basics Concentrate can range from pale yellow to deep amber, all of which are normal and totally safe to use.
As mentioned previously, the color may also change as the product ages.
Branch Basics Concentrate FAQs
Now that you understand why your Concentrate may look different, let’s cover some more Concentrate FAQs.
Q: What Is Branch Basics Concentrate Made Of?
A: Branch Basics Concentrate is made using 100% plant- and mineral-based ingredients, including:
- Purified Water: Reverse osmosis filtered.
- Decyl Glucoside: A naturally-derived, ultra-gentle surfactant cleanser derived from coconut and/or corn, suitable for pet, food, and baby products.
- Chamomile Flower Extract: An organic flower extract with Allergen (IFRA) Certifications, which certifies it is nonallergenic and is not a fragrance.
- Coco Glucoside: A naturally-derived surfactant from coconut suitable for baby and pet products.
- Sodium Citrate: A plant-derived, biodegradable water softener, emulsifier, and acidity regulator used in foods and cleaning products.
- Sodium Bicarbonate: A mineral-based water softener, also known as baking soda.
- Sodium Phytate: A natural chelator from plant seeds used commercially as an antioxidant preservative.
Learn more in: The Journey To Our New Formula
Q: How Should My Concentrate Smell?
A: Branch Basics Concentrate is free from synthetic and natural fragrances, including essential oils.
Since it contains Organic Chamomile Flower Extract, it has a soapy, lightly floral scent, though you won’t smell much once diluted to make other cleaners.
As mentioned previously, our Organic Chamomile Extract is Allergen (IFRA) Certified, which certifies it is nonallergenic and is not a fragrance.
Q: How Should Branch Basics Concentrate Be Stored?
A: We recommend storing Branch Basics Concentrate in a dark, cool place, as direct sun exposure can cause faster breakdown of ingredients.
Q: Does Branch Basics Concentrate Expire?
A: Testing shows Branch Basics Concentrate is good for at least two years diluted or undiluted.
Q: Do I Need To Wear Gloves When Using BB Concentrate?
A: Our Concentrate has been third-party tested as a non-skin and eye-irritant and is therefore safe for most people to use without gloves.
It’s also MADE SAFE Certified and EWG-Verified.
However, if you have very sensitive skin or have reacted to any of the ingredients in our products before, it’s safest to use gloves.
Q: Is Branch Basics Concentrate Safe For Babies, Pets, And People With Chemical Sensitivities?
A: Absolutely!
Our formula ingredients are based on information gleaned over the last forty years from working with the chemically sensitive and chronically ill.
It contains only the gentlest plant- and mineral-based ingredients and is specially designed for the most sensitive skin and individuals, including babies, toddlers, children, pregnant women, pets, those with sensitive skin, and people with chemical sensitivities.
Related reading: Our Guide To Pet-Safe Cleaning Products
Q: How Is Branch Basics Concentrate Preserved?
A: Our Concentrate is self-preserving through the use of "hurdle technology".
By controlling several factors, including good manufacturing practices, pH, and natural ingredient synergies (chelants and antioxidants), the product is unfavorable to microbial growth without the use of traditional preservatives.
Discover All The Ways To Use Branch Basics Concentrate
Branch Basics Concentrate is the flagship product in our human-safe, plant- and mineral-based, MADE SAFE Certified, EWG-verified cleaning line.
Just add water to our refillable bottles to create enough cleaning products (All-Purpose, Bathroom, Foaming Wash, Laundry, and Streak-Free) to clean your entire house and wash your clothes!
Learn all the ways to use Branch Basics Concentrate to create a healthier, cleaner home in:
- How To Use Branch Basics All-Purpose: 47 Ways
- How To Use Branch Basics Streak-Free: Complete Guide + 9 Uses
- How To Use Branch Basics Bathroom Solution: Complete Guide
- How To Use Branch Basics For Laundry
- How To Use Branch Basics Foaming Wash: Complete Guide
- 21 Unique Ways to Use Branch Basics: Safe and Healthy Cleaning Hacks
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Marilee Nelson
Marilee Nelson is an Environmental Toxins expert who has spent nearly 30 years advocating for the chemically-sensitive and chronically-ill. She is a Board Certified Nutritionist, Certified Bau-Biologist and Bau-Biology Inspector and specializes in Food As Medicine. She has helped thousands of families and individuals identify, heal and recover from toxic exposures and is on a mission to revolutionize the way American families view their health.
