An often overlooked aspect of holistic health is the products we use to “clean” our bodies. Did you know that the majority of products that we use every single day are filled with chemicals, preservatives, dyes, and fragrances that are not only detrimental to our health but are also banned in other countries??
Ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryth sulfate, propylene glycol, and aluminum are linked to hormonal imbalance, cancer, infertility, asthma, headaches, thyroid dysfunction, and Alzheimer’s disease.
I would be remiss as a health coach if I didn’t raise awareness of this aspect of holistic health. Many health bloggers have already been talking about this topic for years. Whenever I mention this to most people, I am asked for healthier alternatives.
Here are the brands I like and use every day. Please note that most of these companies make products for all body care categories (body wash, shampoo, lip balm, etc.) I have shared the products under the categories that I personally use, but feel free to browse their websites for other products that you would like to try!
(I receive no compensation for any of these products – I am simply sharing what I have found to be good quality!)
Face Wash, Lotion, and Facial Products: Andalou Naturals, DERMA-E, ACURE
Body Wash: Dr. Bronner’s (bar soap), Allafia (liquid soap), Everyone (liquid soap)
Baby Body Wash: Allafia (liquid soap for babies)
Shampoo / Conditioner: Sukin (smells amazing!), Allafia
Toothpaste: Hello (regular, flouride-free), My Magic Mud (charcoal whitening toothpaste)
Lip Balm: Burt’s Bees
Skin Moisturizer / Lotion: Dr. Bronner’s (Magic Balm), Allafia (lotion)
