Non-Tox 101
Overwhelmed? We get it. When you’re thinking about shifting to a cleaner lifestyle, its hard to know where to begin. Here is our list of the most important swaps to make when considering a cleaner lower tox lifestyle. Each category represents something that is a part of our typical daily rituals, making all of these swaps high-impact & high reward. Priorities, you know?
Underwear
Sustained direct to skin contact, morning to night. It touches your most sensitive parts & is part of your daily uniform. Make sure its made from organic, natural fibers. Check out our favorites for men & women below:
Skin, Hair & Body Care
Another piece of your daily routine. Swapping to a cleaner skincare rountine will protect your skin from harsh chemicals, reduce risk of irritation and long-term health issues. Natural nutrients can still be potent & effective. Bonus, it lessens environmental pollution from synthetic ingredients, supporting your overall well-being and a healthier planet
Kitchen Essentials
We all eat daily, typically 3x daily, so its critical to prevent harmful chemicals, like PFAS (forever chemicals), BPA, phalates & heavy metals commonly found in kitchen items from leaching into your food. Switching to cookware & food storage items without harmful chemcal protects you from health risks & hormonal disruption. Choose materials like stainless steel, glass, cast iron, or ceramic & non-stick coatings, especially when scratched or otherwise damaged.
Cleaning Essentials
Cleaning up your cleaning products is pretty crucial for protecting your health. Swapping to non-toxic formulations reduces respiratory issues, allergies & the chemical exposure that causes the symptoms. We recommend avoiding harsh chemicals like VOCs, ammonia, and bleach, which can linger as harmful residues and harm ecosystems. Start with our short essentials list below to create safer indoor air with products that are gentler on skin, and offer very effective cleaning without compromising well-being or polluting waterways.
Clean Water
Ditch the single-use plastic water bottles for good! They shed tiny particles into the water that can enter the human body and organs, and can leach chemicals like BPA, phthalates from the plastic itself. Get yourself a good at-home water filter & some glass water. Do it for your health, do it for the environment.
Cosmetics
Clean cosmetics is the final & crucial piece of the non-toxic 101 list of products. Ensuring the formulations of your daily make-up products are clean will significantly reduce exposure to harmful chemicals (like endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, & other common allergens) that can be absorbed through the skin. You can avoid a whole host of less than ideal situations: potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, hormone disruption, and more. The great news is, we’ve got some great cleaner formulas to recommend for you.
