The Truth About Skincare: 15 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid
In the age of consumerism, products are constantly being flashed before our eyes as the next quick fix to the issues we may not have even known we had! With a wide array of miracle creams, serums, and...
View Article14 Non-Toxic & Phthalate-Free Perfume & Fragrance Brands
In a Nutshell: Because of what’s known as the “fragrance loophole,” there are over 3,500 different chemicals that can legally “hide” in perfume, making it impossible for you to know what’s actually in...
View Article8 Safe & Non-Toxic Dry Shampoo Brands (Benzene-Free!)
Washing, drying, and styling your hair every single day is incredibly time-consuming… But it’s also not good for your hair! It’s no wonder dry shampoo has become so trendy in recent decades. Dry...
View ArticleThe Best Non-Toxic & Natural Deodorant for Kids & Teens
We’ve covered deodorant for adults extensively: we’ve talked about the best non-toxic deodorant brands for sensitive skin and why baking soda can be irritating for some, and we’ve evaluated some...
View ArticleMy Blueland Review: Are These Cleaning Products Effective? Safe? Eco-Friendly?
Blueland has been making waves for years now, with their great branding, celebrity investors, and promises to help you eliminate single-use plastic from your cleaning routine. But some folks have...
View ArticleIs Native Toothpaste Any Good? An Honest Review
Important note! As of early 2024, it appears that Native no longer manufactures or sells toothpaste. Instead, check out one of these natural toothpaste brands. I’ve covered Native’s well-known...
View Article12 Non-Toxic & Natural Toothpaste Brands REVIEWED in 2024
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 ArticleWhat to Look for in a Non-Toxic & Natural Toothpaste
In a Nutshell: ‘Conventional’ toothpaste brands contain several potentially problematic ingredients, including fluoride, artificial colors, cetylpyridinium chloride, and SLS. Hydroxyapatite is just as...
View ArticleIs Mouthwash Bad for You? 8 Best Natural Mouthwash Brands REVIEWED
It’s easy to take it for granted that the products you use every day—especially those recommended by health professionals—are safe. Truth is, it isn’t always like that. Oral care products, including...
View ArticleIs Beef Tallow Good for Skin?! 10 Products to Try Out
In recent decades, the food industry has given fat a run for its money. From “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” to low-fat everything, fat has lost the favor of many. But in more recent years, many...
View ArticleHow Bee Propolis May Help You Fight Environmental Toxins
When it comes to reducing the potential negative effects of toxic chemicals like endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, and allergens, my general rule is avoidance first. Instead of ingesting all of those...
View Article2024 Guide to Safer Sunscreen
Sign up below to get my 2024 Guide to Safe Sunscreen delivered to your inbox. You’ll learn about which chemicals to avoid in sunscreen 🏴☠️, mindful summer skincare tips 👒, which sunblock brands are...
View ArticleThere Are Tons of Uses for Dr. Bronner’s. Here Are Some of the Recipes I Tried.
For a while, I’ve been wanting to expand on my uses for Dr. Bronner’s products. I am already a devoted user of many of their products like Castile soap, coconut oil, and bar soaps—but I knew I could...
View ArticleIs Dr. Bronner’s Really That Good? I Review Their *Magical* Products
You’re probably at least a little familiar with Dr. Bronner’s… You know, the (very old) soap brand with the quirky writing all over their bottles? (Hey, it makes for a great bathroom read!) This 75+...
View ArticleHonest Review on Meliora: It’s Non-Toxic & It Works!
Perhaps most known for the plastic-free Laundry Powder, Meliora proves that sustainable cleaning products made from safe ingredients for both people and the planet really can replace harsh and toxic...
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 ArticleI Looked for the Safest Mouthguards & Night Guards. Here’s What I Found.
In a Nutshell: Most mouthguards are made from plastic, and many brands wouldn’t even tell me what types of plastic are used! It’s common for mouthguards to contain toxic chemicals like BPA,...
View ArticleWanna Ditch Toxic Nail Polish? Try the Bare Hands Manicure (My Review)
This review is not sponsored. The Manicure Kit was gifted and this review does contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. As always, we only make...
View ArticleNon-Toxic Target Shopping Guide (+ Pros & Cons of ‘Target Clean’)
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View ArticleMy Hero Cosmetics Review: a targeted solution for acne
Hero is a skincare brand made for folks with acne-prone and sensitive skin. In addition to their Mighty Patches (which was their original product and what they’re probably best known for), they also...
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