Guides for Living with Less Toxins
These guides are designed to be a starting place for non-toxic living. Discover non-toxic beauty & skincare, home goods, and more. The guides are designed to help consumers know what toxic ingredients to look out for when reading labels and recommend some brands that are using less toxic materials.
I’d been seeing the viral Tastee air fryer all over social media and was excited to try it for myself. I'm thrilled to share my review of their new air fryer with the ceramic coated basket that is free from PFAS, PFOA & PTFE. This review highlights the features and discusses whether the non-toxic air fryer is worth it or not.
Let's explore some of the harsh chemicals in conventional hair dye, the sustainability, and meet some non-toxic hair color brands.
Unfortunately, not all sand is created equally when it comes to safety for children...especially when you've got young children who might be putting the sand in their mouth. Let's explore some things to beware of and a few non-toxic sand brands for your outdoor sandbox.
Holiday candles are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit! Eco-friendly, non-toxic holiday candles are the best kind! These candles support small businesses and make great gifts or are perfect for keeping for yourself. This guide features some of my favorite non-toxic holiday candles from eco-friendly candle brands!
It can be hard to know where to start when changing to a natural eco deodorant. I've tried a lot of different options and am sharing my top clean deororant picks.
This guide will highlight some of the non-toxic fabric softeners that you can buy. Plus, highlight ingredients to watch out for when shopping for softener.
As we are becoming more aware of what we put in our bodies and the impact of our consumption both on our bodies and the planet, Halloween candy, definitely needs to be part of the conversation. This guide will explore some of the scary, toxic ingredients in candy and provide some organic candy alternatives.
I love finding non-toxic candles made with sustainable materials! This guide features some of my favorite fall candles from eco-friendly brands!
This guide features non-toxic, sustainable, and give back candle brands that use socially responsible materials to handcraft candles in the USA. Scented candles can be a wonderful way to relax, but it’s important to make sure your candles are made with natural non-toxic materials.
Are all of the ingredients healthy and eco-friendly? The truth is, some conventional dry shampoo brands could be doing a lot better, which is why using a natural dry shampoo is always a good choice.
Tea kettles are a great option for quickly heating water to high temperatures for the perfect cup of tea. They are the simplest and most efficient way to brew tea. Their unique design allows the water to heat evenly and reach optimal temperatures. However, not all tea kettles are created equally. Let's explore some things to be aware of as the materials of your tea kettle matter.
This guide will explore different materials and a variety of baking sheet brands using safe & eco-friendly materials.
When you’re cooking up a delicious meal, you’re not really thinking about what your bakeware is made of, never mind if it’s healthy. Yet the reality is that this is something we should all be thinking about. Just like a lot of items commonly found in the home, many bakeware brands aren’t good for our health. Along with health effects, these items and the materials used to craft bakeware can also have an environmental impact! This guide will help you discover some non-toxic bakeware brands and what materials are best.
If you're a cat lover, then you know that they love to nibble on plants. Unfortunately, not all plants are safe for cats. In fact, many of them can be poisonous. If you want to have an indoor plant in your home, but don't want to take the risk of your cat getting sick, then check out this list of the best Non-Toxic Succulents Safe for Cats!
Stainless steel is a versatile material used for a variety of cookware, such as pots and pans, as well as for cutlery and even your kitchen sink. Not only is it useful in the kitchen, but beyond it too, having been used in the medical profession for everything from scalpels to prosthetic implants. So what is stainless steel? It’s an alloy (a mixture of metals) of iron and chromium, with elements such as nickel, titanium, aluminum, copper, and molybdenum added to improve strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
This guide will explore the health and environmental impacts of paint, while providing consumers with a list of non-toxic paint companies.
If you’ve spent any time on a playground, sports field, or in an equestrian arena you’ve likely encountered rubber mulch or crumb rubber – even a stroll through a garden may unveil its use as a landscaping material. Made from shredded recycled tires, rubber mulch is popular because it’s durable and low maintenance.
With the surge in popularity that yoga and pilates have garnered over the last few years, there are a lot of cheap, mass produced yoga mats out there, and not all of them are safe.Luckily, we have to lowdown on everything non-toxic and sustainable yoga mats! We have a list of amazing sustainable yoga mat brands and a guide on what to look for/avoid when shopping for a yoga mat!
Let's explore the safety and sustainability of pesticides along with look at some natural and organic pesticides.
Lotion is one of those go-to personal care products for a lot of people. Not only does it smell good, but it helps keep our skin moisturized, can help with dark spots, and be part of our self care and skin care routine. Let's explore what to look for when shopping for lotion, how to pick a product with great ingredients, and meet some of the best natural body lotions on the market.
Chameleons are low-energy pets. That means they are slow-moving and do not take a lot of work to be happy. They might just remind you to slow down and enjoy life too! The easiest way to make sure' they're healthy for a long time and enjoy life is to build an environment with plenty of plant life. The only problem is that some plants can be dangerous. I’ve put together a quick list of the best non-toxic plants for chameleons that are a great addition to make your space more inviting.
This guide features clean eco-friendly nail polish brands. Conscious consumers can learn about the toxic ingredients in conventional nail polishes, what 10-free nail polish means, and learn what to look for when shopping for non-toxic polishes.
This guide will why organic soil is a good choice and features a list of high-quality potting soil brands for your organic garden.
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With the weather getting nicer we’re all ready to get outside! Depending on where you live, bugs can be a real bummer. I know from growing up in Texas mosquito bites are no fun and that’s why it’s so important to find a good bug spray that actually works. As consumers we rarely stop to think what’s in these sprays that bugs don’t like? Is bug spray safe for humans and for the environment? Let’s explore DEET based bug sprays and natural bug spray alternatives.