The Products I’d Buy If I Didn’t Care About My Health
If I didn’t care about ingredients, hormone health, or long-term wellness… I’d use all the same popular products everyone else buys.
They’re easy to find, they smell strong, and they’re marketed as “dermatologist recommended,” “ultra-clean,” or “tough on grease.”
But once you understand what’s hiding behind the label, you can’t unsee it.
Most mainstream brands contain:
Synthetic fragrance (a blend of 100+ chemicals)
Endocrine disruptors like parabens + PEGs
Skin irritants
Petroleum byproducts
Surfactants tied to contamination concerns
Inflammatory seed oils
Choosing better ingredients supports hormone balance, healthier skin, cleaner air in your home, and long-term wellness.
NON TOXIC SWAPS!!!
1. Toothpaste
I never thought twice about what I was brushing my teeth with—until I realized mine had triclosan, fluoride, and artificial sweeteners. I made the switch and noticed my mouth actually felt cleaner.
✅ I now use: Risewell, David’s, Boka, or Just Ingredients.
2. Deodorant
This one took me a while to get right. My old deodorant had aluminum and fragrance (hello, hormone disruption). Once I swapped, the irritation I had under my arms disappeared.
✅ I love: Humble, Salt & Stone, Cleo & Coco, Agent Nateur, THAI stone
3. Shampoo + Conditioner
My scalp used to be constantly itchy and dry… I just thought it was normal. Then I learned about sulfates and parabens hiding in my hair care. Game-changer.
✅ I trust: Rahua, Evolvh, Innersense, Acure
4. Body Wash + Soap
This one was huge for my skin. I used to feel tight and dry after every shower, but now my skin feels nourished and calm.
✅ Favorites: Aleavia, 100% Pure, Honest, Ursa Major, Dr. Bronners, OSEA (CLEANLIVING)
5. Laundry Detergent
I didn’t realize how harsh conventional detergents were on my skin until I switched. No more mystery rashes or lingering synthetic smells on clothes.
✅ Go-to’s: Truly Free, Branch Basics, Molly Suds, Dr. Bronners
6. Household Cleaners
These were some of the most toxic products I had in my home. Once I swapped them out, I actually liked the smell of cleaning. And my air felt lighter.
✅ I use: Branch Basics, Truly Free, Force of Nature
7. Dish Soap
It took me a while to find a NON TOXIC dish soap that ACTUALLY works. This is the only one I use.
✅ I swear by: Truly Free (THE BEST!!!)
8. Candles
This was hard because I LOVE cozy scents. But I didn’t love the headaches that followed. I now only burn candles I trust, and they still smell amazing.
✅ Favorites: Fontana Candle Co, Amber Vale Home, Meaningful Mantras, Slow North
9. Skincare (Moisturizers + Serums)
My skin used to freak out with random breakouts and redness. Once I got rid of products with parabens and PEGs, everything changed.
✅ I rotate: OSEA (CLEANLIVING), Indie Lee, Cocokind, Clearstem (CLEANLIVINGKARLY)
10. Makeup
I realized I didn’t have to sacrifice performance for clean. My makeup looks better now and I feel better wearing it.
✅ My top picks: RMS Beauty (KARLY-20), Saie, Honest Beauty, Ogee
11. Cookware (Pans + Pots)
If I didn’t care about my health, I’d still be using non-stick pans coated with Teflon + PFAS.
These chemicals are linked to hormone disruption, infertility, and more.
12. Food Storage
Plastic containers leach microplastics and endocrine disruptors into your food.
✅Swaps: HERE!
13. Water Filters
Tap water contains chlorine, pharmaceuticals, PFAS, microplastics, and heavy metals.
✅Clean filter options:
14. Air Fresheners + Sprays
Plug-ins and sprays are loaded with artificial fragrance that affects indoor air quality.
15. Bedding (Sheets)
Conventional bedding contains harsh dyes, flame retardants, and synthetic fibers.
16. Supplements
So many supplements are filled with artificial dyes, seed oils, titanium dioxide, and fillers.
✅Brands I trust:
Ritual (40% off sitewide!)
17. Air Fryers
If I didn’t care about my health, I’d use any popular non-stick air fryer on the market.
Most of them are coated with Teflon, PTFE, and PFAS — the same “forever chemicals” linked to hormone disruption, fertility challenges, and toxic fumes when heated.
The problem?
Your food touches that coating every single time you cook.
If you’re just starting to switch over to non-toxic products, don’t get overwhelmed.
Start with one swap at a time. That’s exactly what I did — and little by little, my entire routine became something I’m proud of. 💛
Two of my absolute favorite clean beauty brands are OSEA and RMS Beauty.
OSEA’s skincare is packed with seaweed and mineral-rich ingredients that actually work — their body oil and cleansers are must-haves in my routine.
RMS Beauty makes the prettiest, cleanest makeup with nourishing ingredients that give that natural, healthy glow.
Use code CLEANLIVING for OSEA
Use code KARLY-20 for RMS Beauty
