What's In Your Toothpaste

We now know our skin absorbs a great amount of what we put on it, and that certainly includes what we use inside our mouths. Toothpastes contain a long list of inactive ingredients that most of us have never heard of.

Non-Toxic Blush

Popular conventional blushes like Nars Orgasm contain talc, phenoxyethanol, lake dyes, and other harmful ingredients you want to avoid. There are clean options that wear just as beautifully and are safe.

Healthy Food

A stocked pantry is the foundation to preparing simple, healthy, and delicious meals. Buy organic whenever you can to avoid pesticides and unwanted chemicals. Choose extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil over canola oil. Sprouted grains make for nutritious and satisfying breads. Steel cut oatmeal is the ultimate breakfast food and sweetened ketchup is a thing of the past.

Holiday Gift Guide 2021

It’s a great time of year to stock up on your favorites and save on gifts for the holidays! Here I’ve rounded up the sales on my favorite non-toxic picks this season.

Preservatives In Skincare

In some products, preservatives are absolutely necessary and the product would be dangerous without them, and in others they are not necessary. Preservatives in skincare have been found to impact the skin microbiome. Harmful preservatives include dmdm hydantoin, parabens, phenoxyethanol, BHT, BHA, quaternium 15, diazolindyl urea.

Non-Toxic Dish Soap

Conventional dish soaps contain fragrances and other toxic ingredients you want to avoid, even those marketed as “natural.” Antibacterial agents like triclosan, triclocarban, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, chloroxylenol, and others are harmful to health, are not necessary for washing dishes, and contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Paris Laundry

Paris Laundry is an clean beauty store (online and brick & mortar in Savannah) that has high standards, supports cancer research, and incorporates environmentally conscious practices.

Natural Full Coverage Foundation

Nu Evolution liquid foundation has a matte finish that photographs beautifully and lasts. Plus, it is truly non-toxic. We now know our skin absorbs much of what we put on it. Most makeup contains harmful ingredients that you do not want left on your skin for hours at a time. Especially common is added fragrance, which should be avoided because there are many ingredients that make up fragrance that are not disclosed.

Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, especially products wanting to fit in the clean category. Since parabens have been associated with endocrine disruption, phenoxyethanol has become the preservative of choice for many companies looking to market a safer product. The problem is phenoxyethanol is made by a process called ethoxylation, and can leave behind toxic residual products, specifically 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide.

Using Coconut Oil To Remove Makeup

Coconut oil is gentler and more effective at removing makeup than traditional makeup removers. Coconut oil is not only effective, but it has additional benefits like hydration and antioxidants. It's antiviral, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties make coconut oil an excellent choice for acne prone skin.

Best Non-Toxic Detangler & Heat Protectant

A good detangler/leave-in conditioner is essential to prevent snags when combing through wet hair. Feed Your Ends is a non-toxic leave in conditioner that loosens tangles, adds shine AND protects hair from heat damage while styling. Feed Your Ends contains no synthetic fragrance and has a fresh, light scent that occurs naturally.

Non-Toxic Cleaning Guide 2021

Did you know that poor indoor air quality is common and harmful to health? Cleaning products in the home are a large source of exposure to toxic ingredients and can release harmful volatile organic compounds. The majority of cleaning products contain ingredients that are linked to undesirable health effects release. Switching to natural and non-toxic cleaning products can seem over whelming but these essentials will get you well on your way to cleaner air and a cleaner home.

Captain Blankenship Haircare

Captain Blankenship haircare is clean, luxurious, enjoyable to use, and environmentally conscious. Each product offered is $30 or less, which stands out in an niche where safety often comes with a higher price tag. Captain Blankenship products help you extend the time between washes and reduce the need for heat styling. Ultimately, the result is thicker, stronger, and shiny hair.

Clean Sunscreen

Unfortunately, questionable sunscreen ingredients in many sunscreens may be posing other health risks. Included here are considerations when shopping for sunscreen, an explanation of ingredients, plus safe options that work.

4 Easy Non-Toxic Swaps For 2021

Aiming for a healthier year? Make a big impact with minimal effort by swapping out these frequently used products. Most hand soaps contain synthetic fragrance, colorants, or ingredients that not only irritate skin but can have adverse health effects. Improve indoor air quality by swapping out traditional cleaning products. Ingredients commonly used in laundry detergent are frequently the source of skin irritation. Given the increase in use of hand sanitizer, consider swapping for a cleaner formula.