Updated March 2025
Introduction:
– I do not sell any MLM type of products.
– Not every product from any given brand is the same level of toxicity, so be sure to check ingredients in you’re interested in other products than the specific ones listed.
– I avoid all citric acid and fragrance, including essential oils.
⁃ I gently try to steer my husband toward greener, less toxic products, but he tends to like products that fit into the “better, not best” realm. Anything my husband is willing to use, means it compares in performance to conventional products, and isn’t “too hippie/weird.”
⁃ Some ways to save money on products are to sign up for brands email lists or social media pages to be alerted about sales.
– Use these EWG databases to check each ingredient in products! Some products are given an overall score, but those can be misleading, so best to check each ingredient separately. I have already checked all for the products I list below.
EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning
– Check out my other blog posts (all are linked at the bottom of every page on this site) for a plethora of information to help reduce Toxicants from your life in many ways.
– This post contains carefully selected affiliate links including Amazon Associates, that I may earn small amounts from. More info at the bottom of this page.
1. HYGIENE AND BEAUTY
Liquid hand soap: Alaffia black soap (note that it is a brown color. It is very affordable and available on Amazon or Thrive market. It can be added with water to foaming dispensers as well. I looked for clear liquid soaps and couldn’t find any with a low enough level of toxic ingredients. Castile soap is good toxicity-wise but some people say it dries their skin and/ or clogs their drains. Some say that different brands might be less drying than others.
Foaming hand soap: Meliora, or Moon Valley Organics unscented: https://amzn.to/3rNksqU
Shampoo: Carina Organics and I highly recommend it! The best value I’ve seen is to purchase directly from their website. Other options that look good but I haven’t tried are: Living Libations, Evolph, and Luminance, but those are all very expensive. Bubble and Bee also makes shampoo but not conditioner. Their bubble bath can also be used as shampoo and contains natural citric acid that isn’t harmful. It’s hard to find shampoo and conditioner options that don’t contain citric acid, and these are some of the only ones without it.
Bar Soap: Meliora, Bubble and Bee, Booda, and Lusa are organic brands that don’t have palm oil (which is bad for the environment and animals), but they are all $6-7 each bar (other brands are even more!). Moon Valley Organics is a little cheaper but I think they all have Essential oils. Chagrin Valley looks like they have one I’d use, but it’s $9. Alaffia makes a bar with only two ingredients: https://amzn.to/3H4sfXx
Some brands offer discounts for bars without boxes (which also makes them even more eco friendly) or imperfectly cut/ scrap pieces. Bar soaps are a more green option because they have a lower shipping weight, avoid plastic bottles, and avoid preservatives needed in liquid products. They also last a long time! I recommend stainless steel soap dishes because they can be easily put in the dishwasher. Link to what I use: https://amzn.to/3G6m4Rr
Razor: Leaf Shave razor. Use the hyperlink and code CGTF for a 10% discount.
I previously used an Edwin Jagger Safety razor but it was scary to use on my knees and ankles. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3H2A4x7. Avoid razors that have moisture strips; I haven’t found any that don’t have toxic ingredients.
Lip Balm: All Good: https://amzn.to/342j7nN
Skin creams: I currently use this one by Beauty by Earth: https://amzn.to/3tBv94S or Save 10% On All Orders with code BEAUTYBYEARTH at this link. I also use plain organic Shea butter: https://amzn.to/48A3aRQ (Amazon associates links). In the past I tried Luminance and Evanhealy; both have great ingredients.
Skin oils: Currently I use Beauty by Earth: https://amzn.to/48LiPxU. In the past I’ve used Valentia, Leahlani elixirs, Earthley deep healing oil, and several from Acure.
Eye cream: This is probably the next one I’ll try for puffiness: https://amzn.to/3Prt17r.
Face wash: Believe it or not, I currently don’t use a face wash; I just use water with a soft organic washcloth. I used to do oil cleansing; many easy recipes can be found on other sites. My husband uses Acure Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream, so sometimes I use that. available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TS2l2K or Thrive. I also just ordered the foaming face wash from Beauty by Earth. Blog post on how I cured acne here.
Toner: Carina Organics
Body Lotion: Shea butter https://amzn.to/48A3aRQ, Carina Organics baby lotion or Acure Seriously Soothing).
Retinol alternative: Acure Radically Rejuvenating bakuchiol serum: https://amzn.to/3tWQEcj. Rose Hip is another alternative to retinol.
Baby wash and products: Carina Organics, Earth Mama (organic), Max & Madeleine foaming baby wash.
Bubble bath: Poofy Organics, Every day Shea, Allaffia, California Baby.
Kids shampoo, body wash and bubble bath: Carina Organics or Alaffia (this is not organic but great ingredients and very affordable).
Hand sanitizer: Honest Company Free and Clear Spray: https://amzn.to/3qUe69Y. Dr. Bronners is a good one too.
Kids Toothbrush: Radius. Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3tWqbNC
Toothpaste: This was one of the deepest and darkest rabbit holes to research, because there was no light at the end of the tunnel. All toothpastes contain at least one ingredient that some people think is problematic: glycerin, xylitol, silica, bentonite, calcium carbonate, essential oils, and not to mention, fluoride. See my Toothpaste Guide for more.
Floss: Radius https://amzn.to/3ogXKXl or Desert Essence. Almost all other brands contain PFAS chemicals.
Deodorant: I used to make my own, which is a #moneysavingtip because the best non-toxic deodorants can be expensive, and I estimate that making it myself only costs a few dollars, even with organic ingredients. I’ve also had some success with simply dipping a wet finger into baking soda and patting that onto underarm. I’ve grown tired of doing that and discovered more reasonably priced “best” options. Check out my deodorant guide post.
These days I’m only buying deodorant that don’t contain arrowroot or zinc oxide, which can contain lead. I tried the two with the most organic ingredients: Island Deodorant original: https://amzn.to/4bprR5R (note that their sensitive formulas contain arrowroot) and Pure Pitz (not on Amazon). They both work great despite being unscented.
Another that contain some organic ingredients is Just Ingredients (af link; also use discount code cleangreentoxicantfree), which doesn’t contain baking soda or any starches and isn’t on Amazon. I had my husband try it.
Agent Nateur also has some organic ingredients https://amzn.to/49bzOts. I might try Agent Nateur next because it has scented options, and contains baking soda which works well for me.
Magsol isn’t organic but works well and doesn’t contain baking soda or any starches: https://amzn.to/495nE5a.
Others I have tried for women that work well but do contain arrowroot are: Earth Mama https://amzn.to/3PNjXaU (worked pretty well but got crumbly) or Pretty Frank https://amzn.to/3SXewc3. Earthley mineral formula look good, but the “plus” version has clay in it, which is highly risky for lead. I tried the Truvani deodorant which has good ingredients but didn’t work well for me. Meow Meow Tweet also looks pretty good. But all the options in this paragraph contain arrowroot or zinc oxide.
Here are the most non-toxic and lead-free options for men: Island Deodorant: https://amzn.to/4bqsnAz, Agent Nateur:https://amzn.to/3ubdDEQ, Magsol: https://amzn.to/3vPIUxD, Pure Pitz (not on Amazon), and Just Ingredients (not on Amazon but you can use code cleangreentoxicantfree for a 20% discount). All are explained above.
Options for men that contain arrowroot (explained above) are Pit Liquor (not available on Amazon) and Pretty Frank has some scents that may be appealing to men: https://amzn.to/3SvOKga. Some “natural” brands I DO NOT consider non toxic are: Oars and Alps, Dr.Squatch, Native, Every Man Jack, Primally Pure, Jack Henry, Attitude, etc.
If you get irritation from “natural” deodorants, it’s probably from the baking soda. Take a break (formulas or recipes that use organic cornstarch or arrowroot instead make a good substitute) and try again when your skin recovers. I also make sure that right after shaving, I avoid using ones with baking soda until the next morning, or I apply plain Shea butter first.
Toilet paper: See my toilet paper post.
Makeup: Poofy Organics or Au Naturale. See my makeup post.
Sunscreen: see my sunscreen post here.
For spray options, the best option is in a pump (not aerosol): https://amzn.to/3PmmjPW
Aloe Vera gel. This was actually harder than I expected, but so far this is the best one I have found: https://amzn.to/3KCnzJF
Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand: https://amzn.to/3TUmDsf
Exfoliating microdermabrasion tools: Microderm Glo https://amzn.to/3TQQhyB and Revlon https://amzn.to/3Hggmzr
Microdermabrasion Facial: https://amzn.to/47kKrso and AHA Exfoliating Peel from Mad Hippie: https://amzn.to/48Itc5l
Skin Scrubber Face Spatula, 4 Modes Skin Spatula Blackhead Remover Pore Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3vrkTg2
Also check out my non-toxic anti-aging beauty series.
2. CLEANING AND LAUNDRY
Vacuum cleaner. You want a closed HEPA system. Previously I had a Dyson: https://amzn.to/34dGpY7 but here is a Shark I got that works just as well: https://amzn.to/3H7mUi9. A tip for the Dyson is to clean the filters periodically; if you don’t, it will seem like the battery doesn’t last long.
Dish soap: Unfortunately it hard to find a perfect dish soap that isn’t super expensive. Meliora makes a plastic-free bar soap kind that I haven’t tried. I am using Planet dish soap https://amzn.to/41QDr5O. It has SLS but I use gloves. There are a few dish soaps with perfect ingredients but they are $20 ish dollars: Monterra Natural Dish Soap, Poofy Organics Dishwashing Liquid, and Pure Haven Home Dish Soap.
Dishwasher detergent: See my comments on this post. I’m currently using Blueland https://amzn.to/4amgJ9x.
Scrubby pad for washing dishes: https://amzn.to/484RupI. See my blog post on cleaning and disinfecting for more information.
Rubber cleaning gloves: If You Care brand from Amazon. Avoid vinyl/ PVC gloves.
All purpose cleaner: Meliora, Branch Basics, vinegar (provides light disinfection but not heavy duty), or dish soap and water.
Laundry detergent: Meliora, (comes in an eco friendly cardboard container with metal scoop), or Branch Basics. Molly’s Suds has good ingredients, but doesn’t contain any actual detergent/ soap ingredients and has sea salt, which always contains lead. Some people think it isn’t a concern because it might just wash out, but I’d rather just find a detergent that doesn’t have any. A benefit of powder detergent because I read that the liquid ones always need preservatives added, and they aren’t as green in terms of a higher shipping footprint because of the additional weight of the water. Branch Basics avoids both of those products. I’ve also read that the powdered kinds have different enzymes that are more effective at preventing funky odors. A mold expert told me to avoid all enzymes though. Here are more detergents from a trusted blogger and even more recommendations, although I haven’t checked to see if the criteria is as stringent as I would like on the second link.
Dryer sheets: don’t use dryer sheets for both eco and toxicity reasons. Here are alternatives. I use ethical, adorable wool dryer balls from Friendsheep (https://amzn.to/3MV67SQ).
Oxygen cleaner (similar to Oxiclean): Branch Basics Oxygen Boost. This is the only oxygen cleaner I’ve seen with no additional additives. A tip is that oxygen cleaner is the basis of most products sold as washing machine cleaner or laundry stripper. This link explains what’s wrong with Oxiclean and how to make it yourself.
Laundry stain remover: Branch Basics. Hydrogen peroxide mixed with Castile or dish soap works well, but HP is hard to find and expensive these days so I’m on the lookout for a new stain removing spray. I saw Puracy had rave reviews but then looked up the ingredients and I’m not comfortable with it. A note about borax: It’s controversial; some people love it but some say it’s not safe especially around kids, so I don’t use it at all.
Disinfectant: Food grade hydrogen peroxide or Force of Nature. *Full disclosure is this Force of Nature link gets you $10, and also grants me $10 off my future purchases. I have no special relationship or affiliation with this company; this is a standard referral link available to all customers.
For more tips in this category see my post on cleaning and disinfecting.
Also, my blog for how to sanitize face masks and prioritize how to avoid germs here.
3. GENERAL HOUSEHOLD
Water filtration products: Pure Effects for drinking water and whole house. For pitchers, ZeroWater. Note that Berkey has been found to be problematic; if you have one you should test to make sure it’s actually filtering. Here are filters for shower and bath.
Air Filters: IQAir and Austin Air. See my air filter post for links.
Mattress: Soaring Heart. See my mattress post for links, more brands, and discounts.
Paint: ECOS. AFM is another one without mildewcides.
Cat Litter: OkoCat. This is made from reclaimed wood scraps, and is a green and non-toxic choice that also avoids allergen/ pesticide issues with using food-based litters made from corn, wheat, etc. Clay cat litter contains lead and is horrible for the environment and health, despite heavy marketing about being all natural (great example that natural isn’t always safe). Okocat has a warning on the box about wood dust bring carcinogenic, but that only applies to heavy exposures, such as occupations that work constantly around wood dust without proper protection. Amazon associates link to the litter I use: https://amzn.to/3EVUcC3
Coyuchi 💯 organic cotton comforters. Finding organic, or even 💯 non organic cotton blankets or comforters is very difficult! These aren’t cheap, but this link can get you $60 off. This is a customer to customer referral link, not an affiliate link. http://rwrd.io/lxzv64i?c
For silverware trays, I believe stainless steel is the least toxic option, such as this: amazon associates link: https://amzn.to/3F3QTZu
My post on WOOD, PARTICLEBOARD, FORMALDEHYDE, AND “COMPLIANCE” LABELING
My post about home organization.
Candles post
TV: Insignia Brand (available at Best Buy). I haven’t looked deep into this but supposedly the safest as far as flame retardants and such.
4. FOOD AND KITCHEN
I feel this could be pages long. Maybe someday I’ll write it all down. Until then, feel free to ask about specific things. Basically I buy everything organic, with occasional exceptions from the EWG clean fifteen list, or coconut products, which I’ve read aren’t necessary to get organic. If I’m eating out (very rarely) I especially avoid non organic meat, rice (contains high amounts of arsenic), wheat and other grains because of carcinogenic glyphosate (in general I’m gluten free anyway), veggies from the EWG dirty dozen list because of pesticides (see my post on how to remove pesticides). I also avoid vegetable oils, fried foods, dairy, artificial dyes, and sugars.
Guide post about healthy snacks.
Vitamins: See my supplements and prenatal posts
My cookware and bakeware post here.
My dishes and food storage container post here.
My post on what to look for in olive oils.
My spices and salt post.
My reducing arsenic in rice post.
My post about fast food.
My post about heavy metals in chocolate.
My post about Prop 65.
Healthy non-perishable food delivery: Thrive Market. *Full disclosure: this link gets you $20 off and also grants me $20 off my future purchases. I have no special relationship or affiliation with this company; this is a standard referral link available to all customers.
Organic Produce Delivery: Misfits. *Full disclosure: this code gets you 25% off their first subscription box, and I receive 25% off my next subscription box. COOKWME–NB1QGK. I have no special relationship or affiliation with this company; this is a standard referral program available to all customers.
Grocery Delivery Service: Instacart. *Full disclosure: this link gets you $10 off, and also grants me $10 off my future order. I have no special relationship or affiliation with this company; this is a standard referral link available to all customers. https://inst.cr/t/dEtnQlN6NGpT
Probiotics: Custom or GutPro are two of the best, but they say rotating them is good. There’s also newer research saying that perhaps probiotics aren’t as great as previously thought.
5. BABIES AND CHILDREN
See my post about diapers here. Conventional disposable diapers and wipes are made of plastic and chemicals, so here are some better options. Includes cloth diapers, diaper pails, diaper leaks, and diaper rash tips too.
My backpacks post.
My low EMF baby monitor post here.
My toilet training blog post here.
My lunchbox blog post here.
My playmat blog post.
My post about toxicity considerations when choosing a school
Car seat/ stroller post.
Here’s the travel crib I used: https://amzn.to/49bKng2
And the bouncer I used except it used to come with an organic cover option: https://amzn.to/3OnqY3s
Glass Baby bottles: I have personally tried Avent, Evenflo, and Dr. Brown. Here is Natural Baby Mama’s blog on non toxic, lead free baby bottles.
I need to make a post about art supplies, but that’s a tricky one because ingredients are pretty much impossible to get. One thing I’ve heard to look for in paints is if they are AP certified. And buy brand names. I use Filana crayons and have a post about chalk.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
My post on resources for deciphering organic clothing.
My post on Lists of things and foods that have lead, and resources for finding lead free things.
My post on sleep tips.
My Christmas trees and holiday tips post.
My Yoga mat blog post.
My blog about How to Donate/ Re-Use or Recycle Used Shoes 👞
Links to all posts including those not listed here, can be easily found on the bottom of any page on this site.
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