My Daily Low-Tox Swaps: What I Actually Use & Repurchase

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The Low-Tox Products I Use Every Single Day (Real Life, Mom of 3 Edition)

If you opened this post hoping to find the solution for a perfectly toxin-free life… I’m going to gently disappoint you right out of the gate.

Because here’s the truth. I’m a mom of three. My house is loud, often sticky, and there is always laundry happening (Chad throws it in and I put it away).

Now, I’ve always reeeeally loved being healthy and keep my health a top priority (I have a blog post here and here about reducing toxins in our everyday life). But I’m also realistic. I drink a lot of coffee. I love a great cocktail. A great homemade cookie. Chips + Queso are basically my BFFs. And we don’t have an unlimited budget to spend on alllll the things. I’m a firm believer that living more non-toxic is NOT all or nothing! (Especially when you live in a household with another human and have to comprise on common area things…IYKYK).

What I’m very interested in is swapping out the things we use every single day for better options that actually work and don’t feel overwhelming. That is what I focus on!!! And over the last decade, that’s what I’ve done. It’s been done slowly, intentionally… and most definitely without perfection.

After using several of these items in this post for several years, I feel confident in my favorites I am about to share with you! Not just what looks good on Instagram, ya know? These items get used by me and my family every single day. If you have/try/love any of these items, I would love to hear it! Tag or message me on Instagram, I weirdly really love to connect over this stuff!!!

And remember - you’re doing a great job. Even the fact that you care even a little bit about reducing your toxic load says you’re trying your best and that is the most important part! Every little bit helps reduce everyday toxins and it all adds up.

Skincare (Where I Don’t Compromise)

If there’s one area I’ve been the most intentional with over the last several year - it’s skincare. Your skin is your largest organ, and I use these products morning and night — so this was an easy place to upgrade your routine!!

What I currently use: Oliveda

Oliveda is a European waterless skincare brand made from the olive tree (not olive oil - the leaf, which is where the magic is!). It’s natural, very holistic and I am just obsessed. I’ve swapped pretty much my entire skincare lineup to this brand (it’s easier for me to just stick with one brand, too! I don’t like shopping on multiple sites). You can read about my skincare routine in my top-performing blog post, here. Or take my quick 2-minute quiz here to see what your routine would look like using Oliveda.

Makeup (Love me some CLean Beauty!)

I’m not a full-glam person. I want to look awake, healthy, and like myself - just slightly more put together.

What I currently use:

My daily makeup routine includes:

That’s it. Five minutes. Sometimes less!!!

Body Care

Remember our skin is our largest organ, so what you slather on it matters! And deodorant is one of my top swaps I recommend you make!

What I currently use:

Hair Care

I’ve tried multiple clean brands over the years for haircare and have several I enjoy, but here is what I am currently using…

What I currently use:

  • this Oliveda (shampoo + conditioner - called the “hair + scalp treatment”)

  • this Cake (hair sprays)

Hand Wash

What I currently use: this Everyone

This is one of my favorite easy swaps. I love this brand and the price point. I get a big bottle and refill these pretty glass soap bottles around the house! I keep rebuying it year after year and it’s a staple hand soap in our house.

Laundry

What I currently use: this Nine Elements (unscented)

We have tried SOOOO many clean laundry brands over the years and we keep rebuying this one and have liked it the best! You can find at Target or on Amazon.

For the dryer, I swear by these wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets!!

Dishwasher

What I currently use: this Seventh Generation

No weird film which has been key for us! Like the laundry, we have tried soooo many clean brands and keep rebuying and coming back to the seventh generation one.

Cleaning Supplies

What I currently use: this Branch Basics

I’ve been using Branch Basics for yearsssss. It’s one concentrate that cleans everything. Seriously I don’t buy any other cleaning spray!!!

You can get Branch Basics on their site here (URBANAPRON saves 15%). Or you can get here on Amazon.

I use it for: counters, bathrooms, tables, bedrooms… and those random sticky messes that appear out of nowhere. I love it because it’s safe, effective, and makes cleaning feel less overwhelming because I’m not juggling a million products.

A Gentle Reminder

(Because This Matters!!)

If you’re new to low-tox living, please hear this: you don’t need to change everything at once!!!

Start with what you use the most:

  • Skincare

  • Deodorant

  • Laundry

  • Cleaning supplies

Those small swaps add up and it’s more sustainable when you swap one at a time - which is the whole point. You can also swap as you run out of something.

This is about progress, not perfection.

If you want more links to anything I mentioned, I’m always happy to share. And if you’re curious where to start, send me a message on IG - I love helping people find swaps that actually fit their real life.

Low-tox, but make it livable!!!

xo,

Anna


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