The Toxins Hiding in Your Bathroom

Hi friends, 

Let’s talk about something we use every single day but don’t often think twice about—our personal care products. From shampoo and deodorant to lotion and makeup, these products soak into our skin (our largest organ!) and can impact our overall health more than we realize.

Unfortunately, many mainstream products contain ingredients linked to hormone disruption, skin irritation, and long-term health concerns. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to toss everything overnight to make a difference. Small, simple swaps can have a BIG impact!

Where Do I Start?

When looking for cleaner, safer products, keep an eye out for these common toxic ingredients that might be lurking in your personal care routine:

🚫 Parabens – Found in lotions & cosmetics; disrupt hormones.
🚫 Phthalates – Often hidden in fragrances; linked to endocrine issues.
🚫 Triclosan – Found in antibacterial soaps; can affect thyroid function.
🚫 Synthetic Fragrance – A mix of unknown chemicals (companies don’t have to disclose them!).
🚫 Sulfates (SLS & SLES) – Harsh foaming agents in shampoo & body wash that strip natural oils.

The best approach? Swap out products as you run out and choose non-toxic alternatives when it’s time to restock.

Brands I Trust & Use Myself

After years of researching ingredients, I’ve found some amazing brands that I feel great about using—and I’m sharing them with you! I have NO affiliation with these companies, I just love their products and trust their ingredients.

✨ Rowe Casa Organics - they offer a wide range of non-toxic personal care, household, and wellness products made with high-quality, natural ingredients. 
✨ Primally Pure- they have created high-performance, non-toxic skincare and body care products using simple, organic ingredients sourced from nature.
✨ Formless Beauty - I recently discovered this company and LOVE that their mascara and lip glosses come in glass tubes.  No gross plastic!!

Fortunately, there are a lot more non-toxic brands out there to choose from.  These are just some of my faves!

Switching to cleaner personal care isn’t about fear—it’s about giving your body the best possible care. Even one simple swap at a time can make a difference!

Next week, we’ll be diving into detoxing your home cleaning products—stay tuned!

💚 Joanna

P.S. Have a favorite non-toxic personal care product you love? Share it with me—I’d love to hear!