This post is for all of the conscious grandparents out there - the ones trying to navigate this world of natural living so that a non-toxic lifestyle can be passed down to future generations!Of course, parenting has changed over the decades and will continue to evolve. What we thought was safe and healthy for our children may be very different from what our own children think is best for
Skincare & Haircare: Good, Bad, and Sneaky
July: Switch to the Best Natural Skincare Products
In January of 2018, instead of making the usual resolutions that we’ve given up on by the end of the month, we decided to break it up by dividing some big goals into manageable chunks.Each month, we invite you to overhaul one aspect of your life to reduce toxins, improve health, and increase your peace of mind. Our promise is that these changes will be easy to implement, helping you avoid
Safe Deodorant Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page.UPDATED: July 2018Let me start with the bad news: even the best natural deodorant isn't going to work like Secret or any conventional antiperspirant you may be using now. That said, the longer I’ve used natural deodorant, the better it works, and I actually seem to sweat less (a lot of you say this is the same for
What’s Wrong With Sunscreen?
This blog entry is part of our “What’s Wrong With” series, which profiles a different and gives you the bottom line on its safety. Think of these as cheat sheets for our more comprehensive Safe Product Guides.I've written a lot about sunscreens, including a Safe Product Guide that reviews the Good, the Bad, and the Sneaky. Here's a recap of the major points:While dermatologists
Safe Bar Soap Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page.When it comes bar soap, the good news is that there are tons of safe options, many of which smell delicious. The bad news is that most of these soaps are difficult to find, as they are produced by small manufacturers and not sold in most drug or grocery stores. Thank goodness for Dr. Bronner’s (see review below), which
Safe Baby Wash, Bubble Bath & Soap Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page.UPDATED: January 2018Guess what--you probably don't even need a non-toxic, natural baby wash. There is no reason you can’t use a non-toxic shampoo on your baby’s body as well as his head, and most products are labeled for use as shampoo and as baby body wash.That said, shampoos, even the ones I consider Good
What’s Wrong With Blistex? (And What to Buy Instead)
It's getting a little chilly here in Brooklyn, and with the change in weather comes chapped lips--for myself and my kids (my husband is strangely immune).Blistex lip products definitely soothe super chapped, sore lips. Perhaps this explains why Blistex sells more than $100 million worth of their "medicated" lip balm every year! But is Blistex non-toxic?While Blistex offers short-term
Nontoxic Bath Products
I love taking baths, but this little luxury has become nearly impossible since I had kids! I'm on vacation right now, so I'm able to sneak off and enjoy a bath every couple of days.While sometimes I indulge in a really luxurious soak, with magazines, candles, and face masks (this is my current fave), often I just do the basics.Here are the products I travel with for my baths: Acure
New Products in Our Store!
We have a new warehouse, and in it we have a TON of new non-toxic products! I grabbed some of my favorites to show you in this video with my mom. You can shop all of this Good Stuff and more in our online store. Products Mentioned in This Video Earth Mama Angel Baby Baby LotionI've been using and recommending this non-greasy formula since I had my first son in 2009.Dr.
Beautycounter Skincare & Makeup Unboxing!
As most of you know by now, I love Beautycounter makeup products. You can read about my non-toxic makeup routine here. I just made a small order from Beautycounter, so I thought it would be fun to do an unboxing video of my most recent purchase. (Anyone else have kids who love toy unboxing videos?).Check out the new items I just received from Beautycounter in this video: Products
