I recommend natural beauty, baby, and cleaning products that are just as effective as toxic ones.
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Under US law, kids' pajamas from 9 months to size 14 must be flame resistant or tight fitting, both subject to specific standards. Manufacturers treat fabrics with flame retardants or use synthetic fabric that is flame resistant. Flame resistant chemicals include halogenated hydrocarbons, inorganic flame retardants, and phosphate based compounds. These chemicals are dangerous and linked to nervous system damage, reproductive system damage, hormone disruption, and deficits in motor skills, attention, and IQ in children. 100% cotton snug-fitting pajamas are best for safety and comfort. The big yellow tags clearly state whether pajamas are snug fitting or chemically treated - so be sure to read those carefully.
Non toxic eyeliner is high on the priority list since it often gets into your eyes. Finding a natural liquid eyeliner with enough pigment and staying power is a challenge. Many eyeliners get their deep black pigment from unsafe ingredients like carbon black or D&C Black #2. Carbon black is color made from the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. It is toxic, possibly carcinogenic, and the FDA has even found carbon black unsafe for cosmetics used around the eyes. Instead of using harmful dyes, Expressionist uses natural iron oxides as a colorant.
Conventional stain removers often contain toxic ingredients like bleach that are irritating to eyes, skin, and the respiratory system. Branch Basics is bleach-free effectively removes stains and uses only non-toxic ingredients. Oxygen boost intensifies cleaning, and when combined with All Purpose Spray, the combination works magic on stains. Oxygen boost is also great for brightening whites.
Cleaning makeup brushes is one of the most overlooked but important steps in skincare and should be done at least monthly. I know, one more thing to do, but your makeup will go on better and skin will be cleaner and clearer. It takes three minutes and is so worth it. I clean my brushes at night before bed, and they are dry and ready to use by morning.
