If you have been following for awhile you will know I am pretty passionate about 'Low Tox-ing' our home (and life) . Over the last year I have been sharing this love and hopefully inspiring others to get started on their lower tox pathway as well.
I was pretty carefree as child and young adult.. I felt bulletproof.... despite having chronic eczema requiring years of steroid treatment and desensitisation for a host of allergies.
Fast forward to my late 20's / 30's when I first became aware and concerned about chemicals..toxins..and poisons... but often made poor choices regardless. Then a cancer scare ten years ago really brought in to focus just how much exposure my current lifestyle and choices were subjecting me to. I gritted my teeth through that year of treatment.... coming out the end feeling like I was overloaded with chemicals and toxins... my body was swollen and tired... and I knew right then ... something had to change.
Ill be honest... it wasn't overnight...I didn't drag a wheelie bin into the house and just throw everything out like a crazy lady (although that is absolutely fine if that's how you roll.. in fact knowing what I do now....I would most likely do that too.)
What I did do.... was start exploring my alternate options... then each time I needed to replace something ....I made it a healthy choice and purchased a product I knew was better for us in our home.
One thing I know is that I will not go back to using chemical concoctions in our home or on our bodies.
My aim with this series is to collate some of the D.I.Y recipes that I use... (or have come across) into these posts.... making it a 'one stop' resource... for myself...or anyone else who visits.
I will also touch on the chemicals I am trying to avoid...and why.
Plus if you are not into D.I.Y (and that's totally fine.. life is busy) I will also share some other options for you to consider.
Resources -
Raw Ingredients
- Castile Soap (I love Dr Bronners unscented)
- Bicarb Soda
- Vinegar
- Citric Acid
- Washing Soda
- Essential Oils
- Fractionated Coconut Oil
- Sea Salt
Containers..bottles and Tools
- Large glass jars for storage
- Glass or Metal spray bottles
- Glass Salve jars
- Glass or P.E.T plastic foaming hand / body wash bottles
Where I shop
- Aroma Bottles - Beautiful quality bottles / sprays - check out their bespoke labelled range.
- Centaur Packaging - a great range of glass bottles / tools and raw ingredients.
- doTERRA - Pure Essential Oils and also our Shampoo / Conditioner... toothpaste.. skin care.. and On Guard cleaning products like Washing Liquid and Cleaner Concentrate.
- (Please leave me a comment if you are interested.)
- Nourished Life - for my Makeup ..dental floss...and other items I cant D.I.Y
- Simply Clean - One of my go-tos for Off the Shelf products.
- No Pong - for added hot weather protection (in conjunction with my everyday deodorant from doTERRA.
- Enjo - I love their complete range...and use it in conjunction with my other products.
- Kmart - have great storage and metal spray bottles.
- Op Shops offer a treasure trove of glass jars and interesting bottles.
Essential Oils -
- On Guard - The protective Blend
- Lemon
- Peppermint
- Wild Orange
- Tea Tree
- Lavender
- Eucalyptus
- Purify
- Grapefruit
(These are my favourites - yours may differ.... that's the beauty of Essential Oils)
Books
- Low Tox Life by Alexx Stuart I've been a long time follower of Alexx and love her work.
- The Essential Life - Book and App
- doTERRA 'Cleaning with Essential Oils' eBook
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