Did you know that many mainstream nail polishes are made with chemicals, toxins, and known carcinogens like formaldehyde? And that many have been tested on animals? And that some even contain animal (or insect) products? When I learned all this, I decided it was time to give my nail polish collection an overhaul. That was…
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How to Make Chemical-Free Surface Cleaning Spray
As a new mom, it’s extremely important to me to minimize the toxic chemicals in our home. Throughout the last few years, we have transitioned to store-bought cruelty-free and “green” cleaners, but I knew that making our own cleaning products was the next step to eliminating unnecessary chemicals. 3 Reasons to Avoid Conventional Cleaners 1. …
Guide to Vegan Deodorants That Actually Work
Once you’ve got the vegan food thing down, you may start looking at other parts of your life that aren’t quite aligned. There’s our clothing (goodbye leather and wool), our beauty products (think: red lipstick colored with smashed bugs), and our body care products (like deodorant that has been tested on animals). Today we’re tackling…