Is Grove Co. Actually Non-Toxic? (Or Is It Greenwashing?)
Grove Collaborative is one of those newer eco-friendly brands that’s really exploded onto the scene over the past decade. It’s a marketplace that carries its own products as well as other big ones...
View ArticleDo Shower Filters Actually Work? Do You Really Need One?
IN A NUTSHELL Showering can contribute to indoor air pollution by releasing VOCs from the water into the air, which you then breathe in. These VOCs mostly include disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that...
View ArticleOur Favorite Non-Toxic Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin (2024)
Written by Beth Waweru and Abbie Davidson As a new parent, you probably don’t want to put any harsh chemicals on your little one’s skin. You’re trying to prevent skin irritation while also avoiding...
View Article9 Best Non-Toxic Menstrual Cups & Discs (2024)
Written by Emmanuella Ogbonna Many people (especially millennials and Gen Z!) are shifting away from conventional period pads and disposable tampons and towards reusable alternatives like period...
View ArticleThe Only 2 Organic Tampon & Pad Brands I Recommend
Written by Abbie Davidson with Emmanuella Ogbonna There is a lot of talk about “cleaner” options for pretty much everything—from furniture to clothing to what we eat. But what about what we put “down...
View Article9 Best Non-Toxic & Organic Hand Sanitizer Brands
Whether you’re out running errands, sending your kid back to school, or just trying to be extra careful about not getting sick, sometimes hand sanitizer is necessary. But not all hand sanitizers are...
View ArticleWhat is the “Fragrance Loophole”? (How Toxic Chemicals HIDE In Products)
If you start looking at the ingredient labels on your personal care and cleaning products, you’ll probably notice that there is one common ingredient in almost ALL of them: “fragrance.” If you care...
View ArticleBest Natural & Non-Toxic Anti-Aging Skincare Brands for 2024
As a former professional dancer for a Major League Soccer team, my “beauty routine” became very important to me and I began learning the best ways to take care of my skin. I’ve always been a bit of a...
View Article35 Organic & Non-Toxic Brands Based in Canada
You asked, we listened. 🧏🏽 Welcome to our new series of roundups. We have been getting requests to share non-toxic and organic brands based in different countries around the world. And we’re launching...
View Article11 of the Most Toxic Household Products
For many of us, our homes are our sanctuaries—safe places where we can retreat from an increasingly unpredictable world. But some common household items may be putting your health at risk. Learn about...
View ArticleHere’s a List of Products with PFAS (& How to Avoid Them)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that are increasingly becoming a focal point in environmental health conversations. They’re found in a wide variety of consumer...
View Article38 UK-Based Natural, Organic, & Non-Toxic Brands
Looking for the best low-tox, organic, and natural products in the UK? We’ve got you covered! In this article, you’ll find curated brands carrying all kinds of organic and non-toxic products—from...
View ArticleWhat Are Phthalates? (The Everywhere Chemicals!)
Yes, you’re reading that correctly. The name for this group of chemicals, phthalates, begins with four consecutive consonants—contrary to everything you thought you knew about the English language....
View ArticleWhy is Ingredient Transparency So Important, Anyway?
One of the things that most of us who work in the non-toxic/sustainable/ethical lifestyle space advocate for the most is transparency. We want to know what our consumer goods are made out of, where...
View Article33 Organic, Natural, & Non-Toxic Australian Brands
Our journey around the globe to find the best non-toxic, natural brands continues! Here, we’re covering Australia. We researched, curated, and chose our favorite options for skincare, personal care,...
View Article13 Non-Toxic & Natural Lip Balms Without Petroleum
Nobody likes chapped lips! Delicate lip skin is more prone to dryness than other body parts, which is why most people have a lip balm within reach most of the time—in your purse or backpack, in your...
View ArticleNatural Skincare for Teens & Tweens (10 Organic & Non-Toxic Brands)
Being a teen (or tween) is hard… And having to worry about things like acne doesn’t make it much easier! When it comes to the topic of teenage skincare, we’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news...
View Article22 Best Non-Toxic & Natural Skincare Products for Acne
In a Nutshell: Here are some of my favorite brands for non-toxic, organic, and natural skincare for acne-prone skin: Primally Pure Beautycounter DIME Cocokind Rowe Casa Organics Keep reading to read...
View Article13 Petroleum Jelly Alternatives for Toxin-Free Nourishment
Ahhh, petroleum jelly— or Vaseline as you may call it — the multi-purpose balm that’s been used by millions as everything from body lotion to diaper rash cream, from scar treatment to chapped lips,...
View ArticleTried & Tested: Best Natural, Non-Toxic Shampoo Bars (& Plastic-Free!)
You don’t have to choose between nourished, healthy hair and non-toxic products. You can have it all: natural hair care goods and vibrant hair. Gone are the days with limited natural options...
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