Are You Using Toxic Face Wash? These Clean Brands Are Game-Changers
I recently got an email from a reader who told me she switched to using 100% Cocokind products on her face after seeing the brand recommended on The Filtery… and her skin cleared up in just 3 weeks!...
View ArticleWe Tested 12 “Non-Toxic” Toothpastes So You Don’t Have To.
If you’re looking for the best natural toothpaste brands, we’ve got you covered. Our roundup of non-toxic toothpaste brands below includes options for whitening, sensitive teeth, kids’ options,...
View ArticleI Found 20+ Examples of Toxic Pinkwashing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
I don’t care if my lip gloss has a pink ribbon on it, or even if it donates 10% to a non-profit. I want that lip gloss to be free from the endocrine-disruptors and carcinogens that contribute to breast...
View ArticleIs Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste ACTUALLY Safe? I Break It All Down For You.
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View ArticleCalifornia (Finally) Bans PFAS in Menstrual Products
California has officially banned the sale of tampons, pads, and other menstrual products containing intentionally-added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by 2025. Governor Gavin...
View ArticleWhich Insect Repellents & Bug Sprays Are The Safest? Let’s Take A Deep Dive.
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View ArticleMy Honest Review of Primally Pure’s Natural Skincare
With a recent rising interest in topics like tallow skincare and how to make sourdough starter, it’s no secret that many of us are craving simplicity. While most big-box stores are lined with hundreds...
View ArticleOrganic Kids’ Vitamins (Without the Weird Stuff). Here’s What to Buy.
Am I showing my age if I tell you I lived on Flinstones vitamins as a kid? I can still taste them—a mix of weird artificial fruit flavor mixed with chalkboard chalk! 😆 I recently looked at the...
View ArticleShould You Actually Worry About California’s Prop 65 Warning Label? (& A...
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View ArticlePlastic-Free AND Non-Toxic? 33 Brands Doing It All.
I’ve often felt the frustration of being pulled in two directions when shopping for products: choosing between something that’s good for my health or something that’s good for the planet. It feels...
View ArticleIs Amazon Aware Legit? Is It Actually Sustainable?
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View ArticleStill Using Regular Shampoo? Ditch the Hormone Disruptors and Use One of...
The best shampoo and conditioner you can use are free from harsh chemicals, synthetic *mystery* fragrances, and unnecessary additives. Many conventional hair care products may give you the feeling of...
View ArticleTitanium Dioxide: The Controversial Ingredient in Food, Makeup, and More
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View ArticleI Visited Plaine Products HQ. Here’s My Review of This Low-Tox, Refillable...
I’ve worked in this sustainable, low-tox world for a long time now, which means I’ve looked at and tried hundreds if not thousands of brands. As I’ve said before, there aren’t that many brands that...
View ArticleI Put Toups & Co.’s Natural Makeup & Skincare to the Test. Here’s What I Think.
I consider myself “crunchy” in the sense that I prioritize healthy ingredients and habits in my everyday life, but that doesn’t mean I don’t also like putting on a full face of makeup and styling my...
View ArticleThese Are My Favorite Non-Toxic & Natural Hand Soap Brands
You’d think hand soap would be pretty straightforward, right? Just wash, rinse, done. But like so many everyday products, a lot of conventional hand soaps are formulated with synthetic fragrance,...
View Article“Clean” Up Your Shower Routine with These Non-Toxic & Natural Body Wash Picks
A lot of people are learning more about hormone disruptors and carcinogens in personal care products, which means you’re not the only one trying to “clean up” their shower routine! Whether you’re just...
View ArticleIs the “Clean at Sephora” Label Just Greenwashing? Let’s Break It Down.
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View ArticleMy Activist Skincare Review: A Functional, Non-Toxic Skincare Brand For...
If you’re looking to try a new skincare brand that not only uses non-toxic & natural ingredients but is also low-plastic and refillable, you have to consider Activist. One thing that stood out to...
View ArticleThese Sustainable & Non-Toxic Brands Are Made in the USA
I’ve been recommending that Americans buy products made in the USA when possible for a while now. Why? Well, a more localized supply chain: cuts down on carbon emissions (sometimes by a lot!) can be...
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