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Create A Toxin Free Life At Home

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Create A Toxin Free Life At Home

Practicing a nontoxic lifestyle is very important for our health and well-being. Since we spend so much time at home, we need to start being mindful of our purchases and what we use in our lives. But living a sustainable life can be very expensive at times especially if you are picky about brands.

Some ways you can create a toxin-free life at home- 

But here are some ways you can create a toxin-free life at home

  1. Lead a minimal life by reducing the number of things you own. Having one quality cast iron skillet is better than hoarding a lot of non-stick pots.
  2. Try converting into a vegan, which means less consumption of animals pumped with antibiotics.
  3. Buy eco-friendly products for the house. Rather than using kitchen tissues, switch to cloth for cleaning the kitchen.
  4. Buy organic vegetables that are being used daily like Potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Check your grocery apps for organic food product options.
  5. Visit your farmer’s market to buy the local produce. The farmers directly sell chemical-free vegetables and organic food products. Not only do you support your local economy, but you also get to build a community and get connected with where your food comes from. Chemical-free vegetables are way cheaper than certified organic produce sold in supermarkets and grocery apps.
  6. Review your cleaning products as Lizol and Hrapic are full of chemicals. It is harmful especially if you have kids and pets in your house. Look for natural/organic products for washing clothes, and utensils, mopping the house, and cleaning the toilets.
  7. Once every 6 months sort out your clothes. Donate the clothes you don’t wear anymore, or it doesn’t fit. There are websites and apps that allow the swapping of clothes as well. Invest in fashion pieces using natural and organic fabrics.
  8. Invest in air-purifying plants and keep your doors and windows open for air circulation.
  9. Instead of plastic containers, shift to glass for kitchen essentials.
  10. Shift to reusable zip-lock bags for the vegetables and reusable tote bags for shopping.

Chemicals to avoid in personal care and makeup

There are certain chemicals you should avoid when purchasing personal care and makeup products. Read the label behind for –

  1. Parabens are listed as Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, Benzyl, Butyl, Isobutyl, or something similar. It causes redness and allergic reactions
  2. Phthalates are used to retain a perfumed scent but are linked to breast cancer and reproductive issues.
  3. Triclosan and triclocarban irritate the skin and disturb thyroid and hormone functions.
  4. Fragrance
  5. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a powerful skin, eye, and lung irritant
  6. Toluene is powerful enough to be a paint thinner, so keep it away from your skin.
  7. Formaldehyde is harmful to the immune system and can cause allergic skin reactions.
  8. HYDROQUINONE users find their skin can get irritated and bumpy from it, while others develop contact dermatitis and sensitivity to the sun.
  9. Polyethylene Glycol (PEGS) can strip the skin of natural moisture and contribute to oily or greasy residue on the skin.
  10. Synthetic colors come from petroleum or coal tar sources and are linked to several health issues.

SOURCE: Toxin Free Life at Home


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