We’re so enthusiastic about this put up as a result of all of us wish to be a bit glamorous, proper?
No matter which means to you, there’s an excellent likelihood that it includes merchandise that, upon a deeper look, will not be so glamorous. We’re speaking SLS, pthalates, silicone, hormone distruptors and different carcinogens which are present in hair sprays, shampoos, make-up, physique lotions, actually nearly all the pieces.
Amanda from The Natural Bunny not too long ago talked with Lauryn and Michael on The HIM & HER Present concerning the risks of our day-after-day merchandise. From Botox, to greenwashing, to what corporations are actually utilizing as an alternative of parabens, and getting right down to what components truly are, Amanda REALLY dives deep into dangerous components in our on a regular basis merchandise.
If you’re somebody who loves asking questions, cares about what you set in and in your physique, and strives to perform a little higher day-after-day, this episode is for you.
Fortunate us, as a result of Amanda additionally wrote a complete weblog put up to inform us her high swaps on the subject of physique care. The Natural Bunny actually is your one cease store whenever you’re in search of dupes on the subject of any type of more healthy product in your pores and skin, face, dwelling, pets and so forth. Not solely do they provide clear, secure merchandise for each side of your life, additionally they provide FREE CONSULTS with estheticians.
With that, let’s let Amanda take it away on why and what we should be in search of on the subject of physique care merchandise.
More healthy Physique Care Swaps with The Natural Bunny, Amanda Jo
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Nearly 10 years in the past, on New Yr’s Eve, I set out with a plan: to get rid of all the poisonous merchandise and meals in my dwelling which may be behind my varied well being points. Rising up, I had a “regular” childhood, which consisted of my Mother telling me to make use of poisonous Oil of Olay SPF to not get wrinkles at age 12, which then normally was adopted by a lunch of Capri Solar, Doritos and a Little Debbie’s. Whereas my mother and father weren’t unhealthy deliberately, nothing about my childhood was truly targeted round well being or wellness. So studying the reality of this all was an enormous get up name for me.
The meals we eat and the private care merchandise we use are making us sick.
Hormone disruptions, weight acquire, hair loss, temper swings, infertility, beginning defects, miscarriages, most cancers, and pores and skin irritations are only a few examples of the hurt the chemical substances hiding in our favourite merchandise could cause.
So, I got down to change precisely that. I grew up very girly and glamorous, smuggling sunless tanning machines into the sorority home and gluing on layers of false eyelashes. So I wasn’t keen to go full on crunchy however why couldn’t we have now each!?
So, that was the purpose: To create an internet clear magnificence store that supplied not solely the cleanest magnificence merchandise but additionally essentially the most excessive efficiency. And from that concept, the Natural Bunny weblog and retail store was born. It’s been a blessing to me and 1000’s of others ever since.
For the final 10 years, I’ve been researching absolutely anything I can get my palms on. What preservatives are getting used? How is the make-up being pigmented? Is it from mineral pigments, or lake dyes derived from petroleum? Every day, I scour the Earth for merchandise which are clear sufficient to make the reduce but additionally carry out flawlessly. Now, I carry over 6,000 completely different gadgets that I really feel accomplish that.
At the moment, I wished to share a few of my favourite swaps to start out with. So in case you are new to this world, or maybe eager to get into it, you recognize precisely the place to start out.
A number of issues to contemplate is:
- What merchandise do you employ most frequently?
- What merchandise do you employ that cowl nearly all of your pores and skin?
Our pores and skin is our largest organ, so it have to be protected. What we apply to it may well soak up into our bloodstream and wreak havoc on our well being and hormones. So the above will provide help to determine what to sort out first. Here’s what that seemed like for me:
Bear in mind, any poisonous components you possibly can get rid of is healthier than not eliminating them. So do what you possibly can, when you possibly can, one class at a time.
Physique Wash
In the event you test your favourite physique wash, chances are high it’s possible you’ll discover poisonous components like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, and triclosan, which may trigger pores and skin irritations, hormonal disruptions, allergic reactions, and extra. These chemical substances are sometimes absorbed via the pores and skin. And may even accumulate within the physique over time, resulting in potential well being dangers.
We use physique wash each day, and we cowl our whole physique with it. So, for me, this was an enormous one to swap out first. My all-time favourite physique wash that your entire household can use, even youngsters, is the Aleavia Physique Cleanse.
Not solely do I really like this for the apparent: physique cleaning, however I additionally use this to shave, clear my make-up brushes, and generally even use it as a shampoo. This physique wash is wonderful for these with delicate pores and skin, eczema, psoriasis, keratosis, solar spots, dry pores and skin, irritated pores and skin and extra as it’s a prebiotic physique wash. This implies it really works exhausting to take away the dangerous micro organism and create extra of the nice.
Deodorant
Most of us know by now to keep away from aluminum in our deodorants. However the issue is that the majority pure deodorants don’t work. Deodorant generally is a actually tough merchandise to switch, as it’s going to come right down to your private chemistry. However I do have a greatest promoting model and that’s the Rustic Maka.
Not solely do all of their deodorants not comprise poisonous aluminum, however additionally they keep away from baking soda which is a quite common, pure, however irritating ingredient for a lot of. One tip right here is to know that as a result of these don’t comprise aluminum, they are going to NOT block sweat absolutely. Aluminum is a heavy steel that’s designed to clog your pores to bodily block sweat. These won’t do this, so you possibly can nonetheless plan to sweat a bit, which is wholesome. If we’re not sweating, we’re storing toxins inside us. So that you do have to regulate your expectations a bit right here. I additionally counsel pairing their deodorants with their well-known Charcoal Cleaning soap for optimum success.
Shampoo
Like physique wash, our hair care merchandise also can comprise SLS, parabens, hormone-disrupting fragrances, silicones, and different formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. And since our scalp is so giant, you actually wish to ensure you are utilizing a clear shampoo + conditioner.
My all-time favourite shampoo is the Rahua Quantity because it retains my wonderful hair gentle and bouncy and by no means weighed down. After I shampoo, I then situation from my ears down, by no means the scalp until I’m utilizing it as a scalp remedy, with the Rahua Quantity or Underneath Luna Revive conditioner. These items is what goals are made from, because it leaves my hair so gentle, moisturized + smelling like recent jasmine.
Artificial Scents
One of many worst merchandise you possibly can invite into your property is those who comprise hormone-disrupting, artificial fragrances, actually, it’s the #1 most poisonous merchandise to convey into the house for our pets. Whether or not you’re nonetheless utilizing standard fragrance, cleansing merchandise, laundry detergents, air fresheners, candles (a better option right here), or Febreeze, a fast technique to clear up your property considerably is by merely eradicating all of it. Hormone-disrupting chemical substances are invisible, which leads many to imagine there isn’t a injury, however do you know that they’re harming our fertility at an alarming charge?
Environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan predicts sperm counts may attain zero by 2045 because of hormone-disrupting chemical substances which are “all over the place.” The place would we be left with out sperm? It is a big purpose to get your whole household on board with this way of life, because it spares nobody.
For safer swaps, you possibly can head to my web site the place you will discover all-natural important oils, perfumes, candles, room sprays, physique lotions, and extra. Hormone-disrupting chemical substances are present in just about all the pieces within the dwelling, so the extra you possibly can substitute them, one after the other, the higher. One in all my favourite manufacturers to switch poisonous air fresheners is the Develop Perfume model as they’re free from dangerous chemical substances like phthalates, parabens, artificial fragrances, and synthetic dyes with a number of wonderful scents to select from. In the event you love that Vegas resort scent, check out their Blondewood, it’s a dream.
Oral Care
One other actually vital product to swap out is something that’s getting into your mouth as a result of we do swallow small quantities of those merchandise. Many standard toothpastes comprise dangerous components like fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), triclosan, and propylene glycol which may irritate the pores and skin, disrupt hormones, and even trigger long-term well being points. Synthetic sweeteners, titanium dioxide, and artificial dyes are additionally usually used which have been linked to allergic reactions, digestive issues, and potential most cancers dangers so no thanks to any of that.
As an alternative, select a pure toothpaste and mouth rinse. My favourite toothpaste is the David’s Delicate because it retains my breath minty recent and enamel white because of the nano-hydroxyapetite. It jogs my memory of a cleaner dupe for one thing like Sensodyne. David’s additionally simply launched a child’s one too. For mouth wash, I really like the Simply Elements possibility because it combines the highly effective results of hydroxyapatite, silver, and therapeutic herbs for higher oral well being. This components targets dangerous micro organism, helps with dry mouth, protects your enamel from cavities, heals gums, prevents gum illness, and way more… all naturally. (Try this put up for Lauryn’s favourite, more healthy oral care merchandise).
Sunscreen
You could have heard already however not too long ago, research discovered that 78 fashionable sunscreen merchandise had been discovered to comprise benzene, a recognized carcinogen. Research present that benzene publicity will increase our threat of most cancers, particularly blood most cancers. Apart from containing benzene, many manufacturers additionally comprise Oxybenzone which is damaging our ocean’s coral reefs as this chemical washes off into our oceans after we apply it. Oxybenzone can be an endocrine disruptor, with analysis displaying that it induces adjustments within the breast tissue when utilized by pregnant ladies. When selecting a sunscreen, at all times go for a extra pure, mineral-based product to maintain contamination dangers as little as you possibly can.
You’ll be able to try all of my pure, authorized SPF choices right here or a spherical up of my high picks by class right here.
As you possibly can see, we’re fairly actually drowning in chemical substances and toxins which will be overwhelming, but it surely doesn’t need to be. Ditch what you possibly can and slowly construct up your assortment as your funds permits. Hopefully, this weblog sheds some gentle on the most effective areas to deal with to make it simpler to know the place to start out but when not, we’re right here to assist!
We even have a group of Holistic Estheticians right here to stroll you thru your entire transition from standard to wash! Unsure what pores and skin or hair care merchandise to start out with? Or, maybe you’ve got a favourite lipstick you need a clear dupe for? We’ve obtained you and, for FREE!
Head to our seek the advice of web page and select which possibility you’d like to start out with and we are going to map all of it out so that you can make sure you sort out your objectives flawlessly!
Different issues you need to find out about The Natural Bunny:
+ All the gadgets at Natural Bunny are Natural and/or Non-Poisonous.
+ For anybody with any auto-immune points, we’re tremendous delicate to these and may create routines with that in thoughts!
+ We’ve got 2 full-time Holistic Estheticians obtainable for you; you will get customized assistance on no matter subject you want. We will do full-on skincare routines, shade matching, and clear dupe swaps for anybody in your loved ones! This service is so useful for males, ladies, teenagers, youngsters, infants, and PETS as it might sometimes value tons of elsewhere. WE DO ALL THE WORK FOR YOU!
+ After your FREE CONSULT, you possibly can coupon stack with code SKINNY and the one we offer you after your seek the advice of.
+ For the animal-loving neighborhood, we even have assist for any pet-related points, and a TON of wonderful, clear pet gadgets. Supporting our retailer additionally helps the canine rescue Bunny’s Buddies.
+ All orders ship the identical day, and by way of 2-day Specific Delivery, so you possibly can have your goodies in only a few days. Delivery is FREE over $125.
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As Amanda stated we’re swimming in toxins. That’s why Lauryn is so keen about Department Fundamentals, Non-Poisonous Candles, Molly Suds, made her personal more healthy SPF, makes use of more healthy cookware and extra. It’s vital to go sluggish and do what you possibly can. Attempt to not get too overwhelmed and make little switches alongside the way in which. And for those who do want some assist, take Amanda up on the FREE consultations she gives.
Listed below are a few of Lauryn’s favourite merchandise that you will discover on The Natural Bunny:
+ Residing Libations fragrance in Petal Lavish Abundance
+ ION Intelligence of Nature Intestine Assist
+ Ever Eco Bamboo Straw 4 pack
+ Carter + Jane Palmrosa Pear roll on scent
+ Carter + Jane Honeysuckle Reserve roll on scent
+ Carter + Jane Island Lady roll on scent
+ Rahua Enchanted Island conditioner
+ Rahua Enchanted Island shampoo
+ Rahua Hair Masks in Shade Full
+ Babo Botanicals Berry Primerose Detangling Spray
A greatest vendor and the cleanest HOCl in the marketplace, different manufacturers use phosphates and will not be as pure. It’s nice for cleansing glyphosate off their paws which is snuck onto lawns and behind the 70% improve threat of lymphoma in canines. Additionally nice for warm spots, wounds, surgical procedures and all animals can use it. You probably have pets, you want this!
Amanda is providing everybody $5 off their first order with code SKINNY so make sure you stalk her whole web site. Make sure you watch or take heed to her podcast episode too. What you’ll study will shock you.
What is among the first non-toxic swaps you made? Whether or not it’s a product in your dwelling, pores and skin, make-up, garments – tell us beneath.
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