…healthy alternatives, and why.

Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash

What to Avoid and why:

• Sulfates(sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), used for lathering, can cause dryness, skin irritation, and eczema, and more.
• Formaldehyde, used as a preservatives, carcinogen.
• Parabens, used to extend shelf life, can cause irritation, allergic reactions, increase cancer risk.
• Hexachlorophene, used as an antibacterial, can cause irritation, dryness, scaling.
• Phthalates, used for flexibility in plastics, dryness, negative reproductive effects, harmful to kidneys and liver.
• Triclosan, used as an antibacterial, can cause negative reproductive health.

Healthy Alternatives on the Market

• The Earthling Company shampoos and conditioner bars
• Native Shampoo and Body Wash
• Ursa Major Shampoo and Body Wash
• 100% Pure All Natural
• Dr. Bonner’s Shampoo and Body Wash
• Necessaire Vitamin Rich Body Wash
• Alaffia for Dry Skin
• Bathing Culture Organics

Toothpaste

What to Avoid and why:

• Titanium Dioxide, used as a colorant, carcinogen.
• Triclosan, used as an antibacterial, can cause negative reproductive health.
• Sulfates(sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), used for lathering, can cause dryness, skin irritation, and eczema, and more.
• Fluoride, used to remineralize the tooth structure, toxin, can lead to fluorosis.
• Artificial Colorings, used for coloring and visual aesthetics, can cause ADHD in children.
• Abrasive Ingredients, used for scrubbing, can strip enamel and dentin, and cause gum recession.
• Parabens, used to extend shelf life, can cause irritation, allergic reactions, increase cancer risk.
• Propylene Glycol, used as a surfactant or cleaning agent, can cause skin irritation and is a toxin.
• Saccharin (Sodium Saccharin) used as a sweetener or flavoring, carcinogen, can cause nausea or vomiting.
• Carrageenan, used as a thickener, can cause inflammation to digestive track, and is a known carcinogen.
• Aspartame, used as a sweetener and flavoring agent, can covert to formaldehyde.
• Diethanolamine (DEA), used as a foaming agent, a known hormone disrupter.

Healthy Alternatives on the Market

• BITE Toothpaste bites
• Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste

Deodorant

What to Avoid and why:

• aluminum chloralhydrate, used to reduce sweat by blocking sweat glands, linked to Alzheimer’s, kidney risks, and cancers.
• aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly, used to reduce sweat by blocking sweat glands, linked to Alzheimer’s, kidney risks, and cancers.
• aluminum chloride, used to reduce sweat by blocking sweat glands, linked to Alzheimer’s, kidney risks, and cancers.
• Parabens, used to extend shelf life, can cause irritation, allergic reactions, increase cancer risk.
• Hexachlorophene, used as an antibacterial, can cause irritation, dryness, scaling.
• Phthalates, used for flexibility in plastics, dryness, negative reproductive effects, harmful to kidneys and liver.
• Triclosan, used as an antibacterial, can cause negative reproductive health.

Healthy Alternatives on the Market

• Humble Brands Aluminum-Free Deodarant
• Tom’s of Maine Complete Protection
• Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh
• Freshened Dry Putty Deoderant

Skincare & Lotion

What to Avoid and why:

• Aluminums, used to reduce sweat by blocking sweat glands, linked to Alzheimer’s, kidney risks, and cancers.
• Formaldehyde, used as a preservatives, carcinogen.
• Parabens, used to extend shelf life, can cause irritation, allergic reactions, increase cancer risk.
• Phthalates, used for flexibility in plastics, dryness, negative reproductive effects, harmful to kidneys and liver.
• Artificial Fragrances, for fragrance, a known toxin, can cause skin irritation, headaches, and respiratory issues.
• Mineral Oil (petroleum oil), used for creaming, linked to cancers and highly toxic.
• Benzalkonium chloride (BAC), used as a preservative, can cause eye irritations and allergic reactions.
• Methylisothiazolinone, used as a preservative, can cause rashes to sensitive skin.
• Oxybenzone, used to absorb UVB an UVA in sunscreens, known as reproductive and endocrine disrupters.

Healthy Alternatives on the Market

• TBA
• TBA
• TBA

Shaving Cream

What to Avoid and why:

• Mineral Oil (petroleum oil), used for creaming, linked to cancers and highly toxic.
• Sulfates(sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), used for lathering, can cause dryness, skin irritation, and eczema, and more.
• Triethanolamine (TEA), used as an emulsifier or mixing agent, known toxin, can cause skin and respiratory irritation.
• Aerosols, helps propel substance from container, highly toxix neurotoxin and a known carcinogen.
• Artificial Fragrances, for fragrance, a known toxin, can cause skin irritation, headaches, and respiratory issues.

Healthy Alternatives on the Market

• Ursa Major Natural Shave Cream
• Pacific Shaving Company Natural Shave Cream
• Thayer’s Alcohol Free
• Gentleman Jon Shaving Soaps
• Badger Shaving Soaps
• Dr. Bronner’s Organic Shaving Soap

After Shave

What to Avoid and why:

• Propylene Glycol, used as a surfactant or cleaning agent, can cause skin irritation and is a toxin.
• Benzyl Acetate, used as a solvent, known carcinogen, can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system.
• Ethyl Acetate, used as a solvent, known carcinogen, can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system.
• Artificial Fragrances, for fragrance, a known toxin, can cause skin irritation, headaches, and respiratory issues.
• Artificial Colorings, used for coloring and visual aesthetics, can cause ADHD in children.

Healthy Alternatives on the Market

• Honeybee Gardens After Shave
• Oak & Sage Homeopathic After Shave
• Guy Lively Premium After Shave