Here’s a short list of the top five nasties that I now avoid when shopping for beauty products. Now if these could only be bolded in red on the labels… 1. Parabens – anything with the word paraben in it, like methylparaben, butylparaben should be avoided due to its estrogen mimicking action and potentially cancer causing…
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January BirchBox – Ecolicious
Got my Birchbox! This January’s Birchbox came with a few treats worth mentioning. I’m excited to try them out, they look effective, fun, and there’s even a perky nontoxic nail polish. Four out of the five products stood out to me as conscientiously low toxin. Score! 1. 100% Pure, Pink Grapefruit Nourishing Body Cream Good…
Pacifica Gift Set – Presents!
I’m getting one of my hypoallergenic buddies a little gift set from Pacifica. She was looking for an orange scent, but wants to stay away from the chemicals. Tuscan Blood Orange – Take Me There set is my first Detox Witch gift purchase! Pacifica is a vegan fragrance line with an emphasis on using safe, natural…
Hydro razor – eco guilty
Ahhh a smooth, clean shave is almost worth the guilt for buying a disposable razor. On a recent shopping trip to Target I made a split second impulse buy, grabbing a three pack of Hydro razors. It is an excellent razor, giving me a smooth, long lasting shave with no need to go back over…
Kombucha Booze
I just got carded for kombucha! I’m an occasional kombucha drinker now, brewing it years ago after spending too much money on GT’s Kombucha. After a sick scoby (kombucha baby) and too many out of town trips to keep my brew growing, I stopped drinking the yummy ferment for a few years. I tried GT’s…
Vegas – MGM Eco surprise
I came across hotel bottles of MGM Grand conditioner and lotion from a trip last year to Las Vegas and decided to use them up rather than throw them out. My preconceived notions don’t typically link Vegas to eco friendly or low toxin, but low and behold my perceptions have been blown. I kind of…
Aveeno Positively Radiant = Positively Toxic
Finding a moisturizer that works as a sunscreen and foundation at the same time is akin to finding a soul mate. The good news is I’ve been on more bad dates with Mr. Crummy Foundation than Mr. Wrongs. I’m still looking for a good foundation with the right color, coverage for acne spots, and SPF….
TheraBreath tasty mouth paste
I don’t like brushing my teeth. I kinda avoid it and skip a brushing here and there. It’s pretty gross that I do that BUT I’ve got all my teeth, they’re pretty white, I’ve just got one or two fillings, and I go to the dentist twice a year with a clean bill of oral…
Cold off the press
Fortunately I have a food hit to make up for the miss yesterday: Eagle Rock Juice Co. Apparently juice bars that provide cold pressed juice are the super happening thing right now. I drove past Eagle Rock Juice Co. today and thought I’d check it out. It’s not a made-to-order spot, instead you select fresh…
Dr. Alkaitis Nourishing Oil = DELIGHTFUL
DR. ALKAITIS NOURISHING OIL REVIEW I’ll start with the most recent beauty product I’ve finished up, Dr. Alkaitis Nourishing Oil. I got a sample of this at Yogala Echo Park for about $2 over a year ago and it lived in the bottom of a purse I’d tossed aside. I was cleaning out my purses,…
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