Let’s face it, when you’re waking up in the morning there is not a lot going on in your mind except fighting that magnetic pull drawing you back to bed.  As you get ready in the morning you probably don’t put a lot of thought into what you put on your body and face, but you might want to. There is a lot of funky chemicals and waste that go into your daily routine. Here’s a scary statistic: 33 percent of personal care products contain at least one chemical linked to cancer. Yikes! Go more natural and sustainable with your beauty routine and not only will your body thank you, so will the earth

Your Face: Fresh and Natural

Even though cosmetics are a 35 billion dollar industry, many of the ingredients that go into your lipsticks and foundation are unregulated. There are certain chemicals that experts say you should always look out for, but an even easier way to protect yourself is to go with cosmetics that are certified organic and natural.

Aluminum Free Deodorants

Aluminum, which is commonly used in deodorants, can actually block pores, preventing the body from eliminating toxins and even regulating bodily temperature. Aluminum free-deodorants are readily available anywhere you purchase your deodorant.

Keep Your Razor

2 Billion Disposable razors go into landfills every year. Cut back the waste by purchasing a permanent razor with replaceable heads. The price difference is negligible.

Natural Toothpaste for A Natural Smile

Unfortunately, while we like a bright smile, many major brands of toothpaste contain chemicals like parabens, titanium dioxide for whitening, and high levels of fluoride. There has been concern for some time about the level of fluoride that we ingest on a daily basis both through drinking water and toothpaste. While we are told that fluoride helps fight tooth decay, high doses can also be poisonous. Luckily, as with deodorants, there are natural toothpastes on the market. Many people also find that just using a bit of baking soda will do the trick as well.

Tame Your Mane Naturally

The number of products we women put in our hair must easily outnumber the amount we put on our skin. Shampoo, conditioner, serum, wax, gel, hair spray, color…the list goes on. Hair, like the skin, is extremely absorbent and all those products can contain potentially harmful chemicals. Watch out for: shampoos and conditioners containing petroleum products; hair dyes with carcinogenic coal tar (N.B. coal tar can also be present in strong dandruff and psoriasis shampoos); hairsprays and hair gels containing petroleum derivatives, formaldehyde, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance. Find brand with safer alternatives.