Toxic Free Home
Tips on turning your home into a toxic free environment.
Toxic Free Toys
What do lead, cadmium, phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), PVC, and fire retardants have in common? They all can be found in toys that children are playing with. It is very common behavior for babies and toddlers to put toys in their mouth to bite, chew, or suck on them. When children touch or put the toys in their mouths, these…
DIY Simple Non-Toxic Foaming Hand Soap
Did you know that most hand soaps contain harmful ingredients? Triclosan is one chemical that use to be in hand soap. They have discovered that it causes cancer so most products have had this removed. Other harmful ingredients that can be in hand soaps include: sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, parabens, synthetic colors, synthetic fragrances, etc. These ingredients can cause skin irritation, organ system…
Toxic Plastic
Not only is plastic harming the environment, it is also harming our health. Plastic products are made of a variety of chemicals. These chemicals can impact your health in numerous ways– reproductive problems, cancer, hormonal changes, skin irritation, etc. Here is a list of plastic ingredients and the adverse health effects that they can cause: This post may contain affiliate…
Chemical Free Cleaning
Did you know that conventional cleaning products contain harmful chemicals, dyes, preservatives, and fragrances? These toxic ingredients in household cleaners can cause skin irritation, cancer, endocrine disruption, respiratory effects, nervous system issues, and much more. My first tip in creating a chemical free home is getting rid of those nasty chemical products and choose non-toxic cleaning supplies that are effective…
Non-Toxic Cookware
Did you know that everyday cookware could be harmful to your health? Non-stick cookware can be made with harmful chemicals known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, or Teflon). Teflon is one of the most popular used non-stick coatings. When heated to high temperatures, it can release dangerous fumes that have been found to possibly cause cancer and other…
