As they've been gaining a lot of media attention recently, you may have heard of "forever chemicals," named for their inability to break...

Most people know that wearing sunscreen whenever you're in the sun is important to prevent skin cancer from UV radiation. However, you...

The movement towards organic foods has been gaining some popularity in recent years, but many don't understand the issue fully or why it's so important. There are so many reasons to avoid non-organic products, so many that I couldn't possibly write about them all, but this is a summary. Farmers around the world have been using pesticides, which include herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, and chemical fertilizers to increase yields and minimize lost food since the start

Many people know their deodorant is bad for them, but don't change it because alternatives just don't work. After struggling with this problem for a while, I eventually decided toxic deodorant was something I had to deal with. Luckily, I've been able to find a low-tox deodorant/"antiperspirant" that really does work! First, I want to talk about why the base idea of traditional deodorants and antiperspirants is harmful. Deodorants and antiperspirants work in different ways, an

Conditioner is a super important part of caring for your hair! Just through day-to-day wear and tear and exposure to the environment, the...

One of the easiest ways for endocrine disruptors to enter your body is by directly ingesting them, such as through water in a plastic...

One of the most common reusable plastic items in the home is food storage containers. There aren't any perfect replacements right now,...

In honor of Plastic Free July, I thought I’d talk about some of the dangers of plastics, plus how to start avoiding them. From food...

For anyone who wears it, removing makeup is an essential part of every night before bed. It’s important to take off even the smallest amount of makeup, because if you don’t, the oil- and mineral-based cosmetics will clog your pores, causing breakouts, skin damage, eye infections, wrinkles, and puffy eyes, as well as making your skin appear dull. However, most makeup removers contain an abundance of toxins. Here is the ingredient list for a popular brand of makeup remover wipe

There’s a good chance some of the most toxic things in your home right now are your cleaning sprays. Luckily, there are some great options to replace them with! One is Dr. Bronner Soaps , which can be diluted and used for basically any cleaning job. Another is Meliora All-Purpose Home Cleaner! Let’s look at an example of a toxic all-purpose spray that you might be currently using. Here is the ingredient list, with harmful ingredients bolded: Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chl

Endocrine disruptors are one of the most common types of toxins. Fittingly named, they are a category of chemicals that disrupt the...

One of the best things about low-tox products is that they often serve a multitude of purposes. Take for example Dr. Bronner’s...