Saving Face The ick on your makeup wipe goes much further than what you are wiping off of your face. Aside from the unbelievable damage they do to the environment, these convenient and wildly popular wipes are doused in harmful chemicals that ultimately get smeared into your skin leading to allergic reactions, skin irritation, unwelcomed breakouts, and most unfortunate of all, exposure to some nefarious toxins. Popular brands of makeup wipes, even the ones that advertise them

Not Flossy Most big-name brands of dental floss are made from nylon (a petroleum-based synthetic polymer), polyester (a petroleum-based synthetic fiber), or PTFE (a fossil fuel derived synthetic fluoropolymer). PTFE floss typically has a flat, ribbon-like design and is touted as being stronger with the ability to 'glide' easily between teeth. A popular, more familiar brand name for PTFE is Teflon. Warnings about Teflon-coated cookware have circulated for some time, so why

'Wick'ed Paraffin is derived from petroleum. Candles made from paraffin wax can easily be classified as one of the most toxic candle options. Paraffin candles release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from their wax, fragrances, and wicks, with potential exposure to these compounds being highest while burning. Let's look at some VOCs. Check Your Labels In This Post: VOCs Released by Candles Additional Bad Actors in Candles Toxin-Free Candles Non-Toxic Alternative Coconut Wax

The Organic Tea Advantage Organic teas are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, & insecticides) or fertilizer, toxins that precipitate neurological disease, reproductive harm, immunotoxicity, endocrine disruption, liver damage, and cancer. The same cannot be said for conventionally grown teas. Not all teas are created equal In This Post: Conventional & Organic Tea Toxins Mycotoxins in Dark Teas Finding Non-Toxic Tea Non-Toxic Alternative What

Steeping Mad Teabags are made from numerous materials including cellulose, plastic, or nylon from which billions of microplastics can be released while steeping. Fancier pyramid sachets are often made from rayon, PP (polypropylene), or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) which also have the potential of releasing microplastics during steeping. Paper teabags, we would hope a safer option, are often bleached, coated with epichlorohydrin, sealed with plastic compounds, or have plas

Dish It Out Toxic residues from conventional dishwasher detergents remain on dishes, silverware, drinkware, cookware, etc. even after the rinse cycle and may then be ingested. Rinse aids can help remove these residues, but they, themselves, also leave behind their own toxins. Check Your Labels In This Post: Dishwasher Detergent Toxins Additional Bad Actors in Dishwasher Detergents The Trouble with Pods Non-Toxic Alternative Dishwasher Detergent Toxins Alcohol Ethoxylates Syn

Low Bar Soap equals clean... are we sure about that? Let's look at some of the harmful ingredients in conventional bar soaps. Check Your Labels In This Post: Active Ingredients in Popular Bar Soap Inactive Ingredients in Popular Bar Soap Additional Bad Actors in Bar Soap Toxin-free Alternatives Active Ingredients in Popular Bar Soap Brands Benzalkonium Chloride Quaternary ammonium compound (QAC). Used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in bar soap. Chronic low doses o

Under My Skin We worry about the chemicals in our food, rightfully so. We should also give attention to the toxins that we put on our skin, our largest organ that can absorb chemicals into the body and, depending on molecule size, the bloodstream. The plethora of chemical compounds found in conventional body care products is mind-bending... blended cocktails of harmful ingredients one after another. Come along and see what some of these bad guys can potentially do to you. Che

Laundry List The traditional laundry products that we count on to remove dirt and stains from our laundry, in turn, leave behind some pretty nefarious toxins that, not only, come into contact with our skin, but also get released into the air. Counterintuitive, no? Let's sort through some of these toxins together. Check Your Labels In This Post: Common Toxins in Laundry Detergent Additional Bad Actors Non-Toxic Alternatives Laundry Containers in Landfills Sustainable Alternat

In Bad Taste Unfortunate for us, some toothpaste brands labeled as natural often contain ingredients that are harmful to us and our environment. Let's brush up on a few traditional toothpaste and natural toothpaste ingredients. Check Your Labels In This Post: Toxins in Popular Toothpaste Non-Toxic Alternative Xylitol, Sorbitol, & Erythritol Toothpaste Tubes in Landfills Sustainable & Plastic-Free Alternative Toxins in Popular Toothpaste Brands Carbomer Synthetic polymer. Can