Wellness ·
Change What’s Normal
Live a cleaner lifestyle with these bottom-shelf tips!
Words by Courtney Hancock
Read the Label:
Words to Avoid
Parabens
- What you need to know: Parabens mimic the function of estrogen.
- What you need to look out for:
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Isoparaben
- Butylparaben
- What you need to know: Carcinogens can change a cell’s DNA, which can lead to cancer.
- What you need to look out for:
- Formaldehyde
- Glyphosate
- DEA, MEA, and TEA
- 1-4 Dioxane
- Styrene
- PCB
- Lead
- Benzene
Prioritize:
Change These Products First
Hand Soap/Sanitizer
Start thinking of your hand soap as your most important skin care product. One benefit of a pandemic is that people are washing their hands more than ever. But they need to make sure they aren’t putting even more harmful chemicals into their body.
All Purpose Cleaner
It’s in the name! We use this on so many surfaces that our hands and our kids’ hands are touching every day.
Laundry Detergent
Your clothes are the closest thing to you! Make sure what’s directly touching your skin has your best in mind.
Before you assume what we’re going to say—it’s an app! Download the app and scan products for an overall health rating before you buy them.
Certified USDA Organic
Any company can claim to be “organic,” but only those with the certified USDA sticker have an official stamp of approval by the United States Department of Agriculture.