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Figure 32 – Comparing Natural or Organic to Mainstream Personal Care Products<br />

Are healthy <strong>for</strong> me <strong>and</strong> my family to use<br />

8%<br />

34%<br />

58%<br />

Are safe <strong>for</strong> me <strong>and</strong> my family to use<br />

9%<br />

36%<br />

55%<br />

Are pleasant to use<br />

10%<br />

55%<br />

34%<br />

Work well<br />

23%<br />

49%<br />

28%<br />

Provide good value <strong>for</strong> the money<br />

46%<br />

34%<br />

20%<br />

Are easy to find in the stores I currently shop<br />

46%<br />

40%<br />

15%<br />

Mainstream products are better There's no difference Natural or Organic products are better<br />

Q40: “In general, based on what you know, how do you think NATURAL OR ORGANIC personal care products compare to<br />

mainstream traditional br<strong>and</strong>s?” | Base: Primary household shoppers (n=2176; 166 Core, 1408 Mid-level, 602 Periphery). | Source:<br />

GMDC 2009 Survey, Mar. 2009.<br />

We also look at the H+W products where there is potential dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> products with more natural or<br />

organic ingredients. The top three product categories where consumers would like to see more<br />

choices using natural or organic ingredients are all household cleaners: laundry detergents (48%),<br />

kitchen cleaners (45%) <strong>and</strong> bathroom cleaners (44%). These are products that either currently<br />

contain synthetic chemicals such as phosphates that impact the environment, or contain harsh<br />

cleansers that release fumes or are perceived as harmful to skin.<br />

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