Mrs. Meyer's

Who Is Mrs. Meyer?
Beauty Interview

Mrs. Meyer Shares 80 Years of Beauty Insight

Do you recognize this woman?
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Do you recognize this woman? Her name may ring a bigger bell. She is Thelma Meyer, the inspiration behind the garden-scented brand Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. From hand soaps to cleaning supplies, Mrs. Meyer's has been churning out eco-friendly products over 10 years, a result of Thelma's eldest daughter, Monica Nassif, wanting to create products free of harsh chemicals. Thelma turned 80 earlier this week, and to celebrate, the brand has released a limited-edition peony-scented hand soap and lotion set ($7) — peonies being Thelma's favorite scent. She also likes lavender and honeysuckle.

The muse behind the earth-friendly line still is surprised by the notoriety. "I can't believe women go crazy when they find out that I'm Mrs. Meyer," she says. "It's funny, and there's lots of smiles and picture taking." And like the products with her namesake, Thelma sticks to a "less is best" philosophy when it comes to beauty. But if there were one product for Mrs. Meyer's to create, what would it be? "Something that keeps the face moist, wrinkle-free, and in a constant smile," she quips.

Aroma Therapy + Cleaning = Mrs. Meyers Clean Day
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Aroma Therapy + Cleaning = Mrs. Meyers Clean Day

Life is about making messes and then cleaning them up.
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Life is about making messes and then cleaning them up. Often making the mess is more enjoyable than cleaning the mess, but I have found cleaning up with Mrs. Meyer's Aromatherapeutic Cleaning Products make that little competition a toss up.

These cleaning products are heavily scented with fragrances of either Lavender, Lemon Verbena or Geranium, but not cloyingly so. The aroma of the sprays, counter wipes and dish soaps is so pleasing, you find yourself going the extra mile with your cleaning, just to keep the aromatherapy going.

On the "green" tip these products pass the sniffy test too. They are made from naturally derived ingredients whenever possible, like corn, sugar cane, coconut and palm or safe synthetics when necessary. The packaging is recyclable and the products, often made in concentrated formulas that require smaller amounts clean effectively, are biodegradable too.

You can shop by fragrance on the Mrs. Meyer's website or use their store locator to find a store close to you if you prefer to sniff before you buy. The products are on the pricey side, a 16 ounce bottle of dish soap costs $4.99 - but for the calming pleasure they bring it is worth it.