Category: Tossing the Toxins
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Is Your Child’s Halloween Makeup Safe? Top Tips, No Tricks
As busy moms gear up for Halloween, the excitement of planning costumes may be part of the fun. But, amid all the preparations, there is often an important detail that gets overlooked. The makeup and face paint you’re using on your child’s skin. Now is the time to ask: Is your child’s Halloween makeup safe?…
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5 First Steps to Creating a Nontoxic Home
Welcome to your guide to a healthier home! In this series, we’ll explore simple yet effective tips to start your journey to a nontoxic home. No overwhelming to-do lists here! Just simple changes for a safer, more sustainable environment. Starting your journey toward a non-toxic home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You truly don’t need…
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6 Tips to Start a Nontoxic Life (That I Wish I Knew Sooner)
Beginning a journey toward a nontoxic life can be a profound and empowering decision. But it can come with its own set of challenges. In this post, we’ll explore some of the challenges (a lot of them were mindset-based) I faced when I began my nontoxic life. These are things I wish I’d known sooner!…
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10 Common Skincare Mistakes You Need to Avoid for Glowing Skin
Are you unintentionally making common skincare mistakes that are sabotaging your skin health? Dig into my guide as I unveil the top 10 skincare mistakes to avoid. From skipping sunscreen to ignoring ingredient lists, these mistakes can harm your skin. Let’s tackle these mistakes head-on and achieve your skincare goals. 📌 Pin for Later *This…
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From Illness to Wellness: My Toxin-Free Wellness Journey
My wellness journey began after a series of health challenges rocked my world. First the diagnosis of multiple autoimmune diseases. Soon after that, I found myself facing a precancerous condition. These experiences revealed how much environmental toxins were impacting my health. It was a wake-up call, pushing me to focus on my health and reevaluate…
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15 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products
Who doesn’t want healthy, youthful-looking skin, am I right? But here’s the problem: in the pursuit of that radiant glow, we may be unknowingly slathering on toxic skin care ingredients that do more harm than good. I didn’t realize it, either… until I got sick. And when I finally dug into the labels on my…
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Hidden Fragrance Ingredients: How to Keep Your Family Safe
Imagine this: While strolling through the mall, you pop into the nearest skincare shop. You’re captivated by all those gorgeously packaged products and delightful scents. But hold on a second! Have you ever stopped to consider the hidden fragrance ingredients? Or to ask yourself, “Are fragrances safe?” or “Is fragrance bad for you?” Well, my…
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7 Sneaky Non Toxic Living Myths That Are Endangering Your Health
“Creating a non toxic lifestyle is way too hard.” “There’s so much confusing information.” “I may as well give up.” Does this sound familiar? If so, don’t worry–you’re not alone! Many people feel this way at the beginning of their non-toxic living journey. And honestly, it’s not their fault. The blame lies with a handful…
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Ditch and Switch: Easy Swaps and Tips for a Non-Toxic Lifestyle
November 3, 2024- This post was updated to emphasize small, manageable steps toward a non-toxic lifestyle. Choosing safe cleaning and personal care products can feel overwhelming. Many people believe they’re making healthy choices, only to discover otherwise–this was my reality. And we often don’t realize the power a simple ditch and switch process. For years, I…
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Is Your House Making You Sick? 7 Reasons to Detox Your Home
Did you know that, on average, people spend about 90% of their time indoors? On top of that, the level of air pollutants indoors can be 2-5 times (and sometimes over 1,000 times!) that of outdoor air, according to the EPA. Now is a really good time to consider the answer to the question: Is…