This is Day 119 of the Green in 365 series! So we can't talk about going green in the bathroom without discussing the importance of conserving water. Water is one of those resources that we so easily take for granted. For the majority of us that live in the US or other first world countries, we don't have to wonder where our water is going to come from today. We turn on our faucets and water flows in an unending stream; we can choose scalding hot, medium tepid, or freezing cold … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Toilet Bowl Cleaner {Green in 365: Bathroom}
This is Day 107 of the Green in 365 series! By Hilary Kimes Bernstein of Accidentally Green Thanks to a host of hazardous chemicals, toilet bowl cleaners are some of the most toxic cleaners on store shelves. No one wants to be exposed to toxins – and mothers of young children should use extreme caution, since you never know if or when your little ones will end up playing in or drinking toilet water. Fortunately there are several nontoxic and affordable ways to … [Read more...]
Avoiding Triclosan in Your Personal Care Products {Green in 365: Bathroom}
This is Day 106 of the Green in 365 series! So we began talking about the ingredients in our personal care products a few weeks ago, checking the ingredient labels on our cosmetics, and a list of top 10 ingredients to avoid. But there is one ingredient on that list that I believe deserves a little more discussion, and an extra encouragement to make sure you remove it from the products you use in your home. That ingredient is Triclosan, found in hundreds of anti-bacterial … [Read more...]
Choosing Natural Deodorant That Works!
This is Day 100 of the Green in 365 series! Woo-hoo! By Kim from The Soulicious Life Something stinks! As far as modern-day society has come with scientific developments, many bath and beauty products in the U.S. are still decades behind. This includes antiperspirants and deodorants. They were developed to prevent stink, but the irony is that many common ingredients in these products – some of which you cannot pronounce – are just plain toxic. They can contribute to serious health … [Read more...]
10 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Personal Care Products {Green in 365: Bathroom}
This is Day 94 of the Green in 365 series! Now that you've checked the ingredient labels on your personal care products on the Cosmetic Safety Database, it's time to clear out all the products that have less than ideal ingredients! This list will help you get started in purging your bathroom of unwanted and toxic chemicals. Read through your labels to find products that include any of these ingredients, you want to avoid these ingredients in your personal care products as much … [Read more...]
Check the Ingredients in Your Personal Care Products {Green in 365: Bathroom}
This is Day 92 of the Green in 365 series! This month we’re going to talk about going green in our bathrooms. The bathroom is the smallest room in the house, but there are so many eco-friendly changes we can make that can have a really big impact on our lifestyle. We’ll cover everything from green cleaning, to safe personal care products, and even green feminine care products and a special mini-series on Elimination Communication with our young babes! There’s a lot to cover, … [Read more...]
