Scented

Scented

Andrea
Blog, Body, Household, Kids & Babies, Beauty

When it comes to cleanliness, we associate a strong chemical smell with being clean, when in reality “clean” has no smell at all. Fragrance is one of the 5 common allergens found in cosmetics and can trigger asthma attacks, skin irritation and skin allergies, and allergic reactions. Fragranced products can cause adverse health effects including respiratory, neurological, cognitive, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, immune, and musculoskeletal problem to migraine headaches, mucosal symptoms, and asthma attacks. Despite these facts, companies are not required to disclose the fragrance ingredients in their products. Studies have revealed toxic ingredients in fragrance such phthalates, octoxynols and butylphenol methylpropianol. In addition, fragrances emit harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Disinfecting With Non-Toxic Products

Disinfecting With Non-Toxic Products

Andrea
Household, Blog

In the pandemic era, safer cleaning alternatives have been pushed aside in favor of bleach and strong antibacterial disinfectants. Disinfectants play a role in preventing the spread of germs; however, disinfectants come with additional risks and/or health problems so learning how and when to properly use them is especially important. Safer and non-toxic disinfectants include hydrogen peroxide & EPA approved disinfectants like Force of Nature and Clean Republic which use sodium chloride and hypochlorous acid.

Switching to Natural Products

Switching to Natural Products

Andrea
Blog

Food and drugs are regulated for safety by the FDA, but did you know that personal care products do not need government approval? For cleaning products, the EPA only requires a company to list active disinfectant ingredients. Over 40 countries have banned over 1,400 ingredients that are believed to be harmful in personal care products and cosmetics, whereas the US has banned merely 11. Many of the banned ingredients have been linked to cancer, disruption of the endocrine system, and organ toxicity, and can cause allergies and other negative health effects. Switching to natural products in which companies not only strive for safety and efficacy, but maintain transparency with customers, helps you ensure a safer and healthier lifestyle and home.

Make Your Own Green Juice

Make Your Own Green Juice

Andrea
Blog

The benefits of drinking fresh green juice daily are difficult to overstate. Some drink on occasion to “detox” but adding green juice to your daily routine can really boost nutrition, balance hunger, and benefit your body in so many ways.

Non-Toxic Household Cleaner Bon Ami

Non-Toxic Household Cleaner Bon Ami

Andrea
Household, Blog

Bon Ami powder cleanser is an excellent cleaner to keep around the house because it is non-toxic and has many uses. Since 1886, Bon Ami has remained committed to its non-toxic formula by not using bleach, fragrance, or dyes. It will not scratch or damage most surfaces yet is effective at tackling difficult stains.

Safe Kids Toothpaste

Safe Kids Toothpaste

Andrea
Kids & Babies, Blog

Parents are left to decipher long ingredient lists in kids toothpaste and decide if their children need fluoride or not. It’s important to know flouride, artificial dyes, artificial sweeteners, flavors, and other potentially toxic ingredients are found in most kids toothpastes on the shelves.

The Highlight

The Highlight

Andrea
Beauty, Blog

Unlike many highlighters, Living Luminizer is sheer without glitter, making it wearable for day or night. Living Luminizer is perfect for achieving a dewy complexion. Apply to cheekbones, brow bone, eyelids, cupid’s bow, and center of the lips or anywhere you want the light to reflect.

Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow

Andrea
Beauty, Makeup, Blog

Swift Shadows are pressed, not heated, and therefore retain minerals that are good for the skin. Formulated without talc, typically the first ingredient found in eyeshadow, and the appearance is never chalky. Buriti oil and jojoba oil keep lids form drying out.

Baby Wipes

Baby Wipes

Andrea
Kids & Babies, Blog

A lot of baby wipes smell fresh and seem gentle, but with continued use, irritation and diaper rashes occur. This could be due to irritating and/or toxic ingredients found in the wipes.

Body Butter

Body Butter

Andrea
Beauty, Body, Blog

Oy-l Body Butter is a super hydrating, rich body lotion that is perfect for legs and body post shower.

 Oy-l avoids commonly used harmful ingredients and sticks to a purposeful formula.

All Purpose Spray

All Purpose Spray

Andrea
Household, Blog

Non-toxic and fragrance free, Branch Basics All Purpose is an effective cleaner that is safe to use on all surfaces, even marble. While many household cleaners require open doors and windows for ventilation, Branch Basics is free of harmful volatile organic compounds and harsh fumes. Branch Basics All Purpose does not contain antibacterial agents such as triclosan, triclocarban, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, and choloryxlenol.

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