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ROOT and SPLENDOR

Vista, CABrand · Retailer · Apothecary

Root & Splendor was born from a simple but undeniable truth: clean should work - and it should be safe. For me, that truth hit home every day in a house full of four wild-at-heart boys and endless mountains of laundry. Grass stains, sweat, dirt, and mystery odors were constant companions. I wanted products that could truly clean our clothes without exposing us - or the planet - to questionable risks. I didn't think the ask was too high: I wanted products that kept my family safe, while also performing with excellence. Conventional detergents cleaned well, but came with ingredient lists and side effects that I could not trust. So I chose the natural alternatives, even though they fell significantly short in performance and efficacy. But, upon a deep dive, I learned an important and startling lesson: natural does not mean safe. I was led to believe that they were one in the same. However, think poison ivy (for example) - it’s natural, but you wouldn’t rub it on your skin. Just like that, many so-called “natural” ingredients unfortunately still carry hidden risks and negative health effects, just like synthetic chemicals. I knew we deserved better, as a family and as consumers. Determined to create a better way, I partnered with chemists and scientists who shared my values. Together, we spent years researching, testing, and formulating products that are truly effective and ingredient safe. No compromising. From our homestead outside San Diego to your home, Root & Splendor exists to redefine clean: products that perform, protect, and nurture your thriving home.