My Top 10 Non-toxic Products
Making the switch to non-toxic products can be a long and arduous journey. Figuring out which brands are actually non-toxic vs. the ones that just want you to think that they are, finding products that actually work for you, and for some, the detox period as your body gets used to natural alternatives. Just remember that nobody is perfect and it doesn't have to be done all at once, but here are some of my favorite products to get you started!
Traditional candles might be one of the most toxic products in your home! Both the type of wax used and the artificial fragrance can affect your health since you’re breathing it in like second-hand smoke. These candles from Fate Beauty use natural fragrance and 100% soy wax, which makes them safe and non-toxic, not to mention they smell amazing and effectively fill a room with their scent! The chestnut praline scent is my favorite, it smells just like a traditional pumpkin spice candle without any of the toxins!
This serum feels amazing on the skin, and it really has made a difference in the tone, texture and glow of my face. It is made with astaxanthin, an antioxidant than 6000 times more powerful than Vitamin C! If you’ve been using a vitamin C serum and barely noticed a difference, it might be time to switch to the Primally Pure Plumping Serum. It also has other powerhouse ingredients like castor oil, and essential oils that are good for the skin and give it a relaxing, spa-like scent.
Subset Organic Cotton Low Rise Thong
Subset, the company formerly known as Knickey, calls their thong the thong for “people who don’t wear thongs” and I can attest this is totally accurate! It is super comfortable all while avoiding VPL. All of their products are made with organic cotton, which is a great alternative to harmful synthetic fabrics, especially in such a sensitive area.
Osea Malibu Salts of the Earth Body Scrub
While the high price tag may make you leery, this is definitely worth the price. The large jar will last you a very long time and it makes your skin feel unbelievably soft and smooth. Everybody needs a good body scrub, and this salt scrub will make it a truly luxurious shower experience!
A good natural deodorant can be so hard to find. First of all, you want something that actually works! But you also don’t want “clean” deodorants sneaking in artificial fragrances or other ingredients that aren't safe for your skin. Most natural deodorants are made with baking soda, which is fine for some, but for others it can irritate your skin and even darken the skin under the arms. Luckily, the Each & Every deodorant is made without baking soda, aluminum and any other harmful ingredients, they offer a wide variety of incredible natural fragrances, and it actually works!
I might sound like a broken record, but it bears repeating: artificial fragrance is so harmful to your health! Even “clean” companies hide toxic ingredients under the label “fragrance” on their ingredient list. So how do you find a clean perfume? Luckily Dime is transparent about the ingredients in their fragrance, and unlike other clean fragrance brands I’ve tried, their scents really last! I’ve gotten compliments on my perfume hours after I applied it. My favorite scent is Lovely Sweet Dreams.
Han Skincare Cosmetics Multi-Use Blush Stick
Most pigmented makeup uses synthetic dyes to give it its color, but Han Cosmetics uses fruit pigment instead. It still gives a really pigmented look in lots of beautiful shades. Their multi-stick is great for lips, eyes and cheeks!
Primally Pure Immune Boosting Hand Sanitizer
Everybody needs a hand sanitizer, and I love this one from Primally Pure because it doesn't leave that nasty alcohol smell like so many others do. This one has immune boosting essential oils on the ingredient list that also make this product multi-purpose: it can also be used as a really effective acne spot treatment!
Beekeeper’s Naturals Immune Support Throat Spray
This throat spray from Beekeeper’s Naturals uses the healing power of honey in an easy to use, travel friendly product. It is so soothing for soar throats, and can nip a coming sickness in the bud. But you can also use it daily to boost your immunity and keep yourself healthy! Perfect for traveling and the upcoming winter season.
So many clean, non-toxic mascaras have pitfalls: either they don’t give you the look you want, or they flake or give you raccoon eyes, maybe both! As someone with blonde eyelashes, I’m very picky about mascara! This volume mascara from Dime gives you beautiful lengthened lashes with just the right amount of volume. It doesn’t clump and after a whole day of wearing it I still didn’t have any fallout or raccoon eyes, which is super impressive from a clean mascara!
I hope this list helps you on your journey to living a more non-toxic life!