Safer Swaps for Skin-Contact Products
🧼 Personal care:
- Go fragrance-free or essential-oil scented only.
- Use non-toxic brands: examples include Attitude, Acure, Beautycounter, Dr. Bronner’s, and Weleda.
- Simplify: many people find that a handful of products (castile soap, jojoba oil, shea butter) can replace dozens of conventional items.
🧺 Laundry:
- Choose detergent free from dyes, fragrances, and optical brighteners. Look for “free & clear” or EWG Verified versions.
- Skip fabric softener and dryer sheets. Instead, use:
- Wool dryer balls (add a drop of essential oil if scent is desired).
- 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle to soften clothes and remove soap residue.
🛏️ Textiles:
- Choose untreated cotton or GOTS-certified organic fabrics when replacing sheets or towels.
- Wash new clothes and linens before use — some may be treated with anti-mildew or anti-wrinkle chemicals.