Did you know that the health of a new life is first affected by the foods and environmental factors that your maternal grandmother was exposed to, while your mother was still in the womb?
YES!
This exactly proves that toxic accumulation officially starts in the womb and can be stored for a lifetime. And unfortunately, it can take years to see the effects of that toxic accumulation.
You may or may not have already learned that our skin is the largest organ and can absorb up to 60% of what is put on it. This makes it the easiest way to absorb environmental toxins.
There are at least 57,000 chemicals used in personal care products. And according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, women expose themselves to an average of 168 of them every day. Men are generally exposed to fewer, obviously because they don’t use as many products as we do. Believe it or not, 89 percent of all ingredients in cosmetics have not even been evaluated for safety by any publicly accountable institution.
There are plenty of non-toxic products that can be used to reduce your toxic exposure.
I have listed 9 below to get you started on your new non-toxic beauty regimen:
1. Argan oil
HOW:
- Face moisturizer
- Leave in hair conditioner
2. Aloe vera juice
HOW:
- Hair detangler
- Hair moisturizer
- Facial toner
3. Apple cider vinegar
HOW:
- Tone & brighten the skin
- Treating pimples
- Hair rinse
4. Avocado oil
HOW:
- Hair moisturizer
- Skin moisturizer
5. Lemon juice
HOW:
- Facial toner
- Treating pimples
- Brighten skin/fade scars*
- Lighten hair color
*Because it can be harsh on your skin, I recommend starting out using it every 2-3 days. Cleanse your face first, then use lemon juice as the toner. Follow it up with a moisturizer. Stop using it if you notice it is too harsh for your skin.
6. Raw, organic honey
HOW:
- Facial cleanser
- Treating pimples
- Fade scars
- Hair conditioner
- Lighten hair color
Using manuka honey on both hair and skin seems even better, but it’s more expensive.
7. Unrefined, organic coconut oil (in solid form in a jar)
HOW:
- Hair styling
- Shaving
- Hair moisturizer
- Skin moisturizer
- Oil pulling
- Toothpaste
- Teeth whitening
- Lip balm
- Hair conditioner
- Makeup remover
8. Unrefined, organic, raw shea butter
HOW:
- Hair styling
- Hair moisturizer
- Skin moisturizer
9. Mayonnaise
HOW:
- Hair conditioner
- Facial mask*
*Use by itself, or add some honey, a mashed banana, OR a raw egg and mix in a bowl and apply to your face. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse, and apply moisturizer.
What is your favorite non-toxic product to use?
Post updated 4/8/2018
Hi Serena. I’m so glad I found your blog through the Happy Healthy Green and Natural hop! I am also a Jersey girl : ) One of my goals this year is to switch my skin care and cosmetics to all natural and cruelty free products. I love the simplicity and availability of the ingredients you use and I’m definitely going to be trying some of these suggestions! Pinning for future reference and sharing.
Why thank you Jen! I’m so glad you stopped by to visit! My skin loves the simpler products, too. Let me know how you make out trying any of these.
Great list of products. I had to do a double look on #4 because I thought maybe it was the hair mayo products you find for ethnic hair but sure enough, it’s food mayo. Hmm… interesting. Found you on Urbannaturale’s link up. Pinned. =)
Lol..yes it’s regular food mayonnaise. I used the vegan mayonnaise, but regular mayonnaise I think works way better, you should try it out!
I love this topic. I just did a TV interview this morning about green beauty. I haven’t tried avocado oil (though I eat one at least every day.) Happy Wellness Wednesday.
Nice! I see great minds think alike. Yes, avocado oil is fantastic. It helps my skin especially in the dry summer heat. Happy Wellness Wednesday to you, too!!!!