Nontoxic Home Favorites for Beginners
My journey with nontoxic living started back in 2018, when I was navigating autoimmune disease, overall health, and began working with a naturopathic doctor to better understand my toxic burden to figure out why I felt so horrible all the time!
Instead of focusing on just one thing, we looked at everything. The products I was using daily. The air I was breathing. The environment I was sleeping in. The small, repeated exposures that add up over time. Unfortunately we found out we were living in a home with black mold and had to move – it was a whole process. 100% my rock bottom and lowest point in my life.
That experience completely shifted how I approached my home, beauty routine, and everyday lifestyle products. I didnโt change everything overnight, instead I started making small, intentional swaps and paying attention to how my body responded. Stopped doing botox and started face tapingโฆ Red light over harsh products, you get the picture! Over time, these changes have become part of my routine and Iโve truly noticed a difference in how I feel day to day.
If youโve ever felt curious about nontoxic living but unsure where to start, here are my favorite retailers for easy nontoxic swaps!
What โNontoxicโ Really Means
For me, nontoxic living has always been about lowering my overall toxic load, not eliminating everything or striving for perfection. Just little steps towards being better!
That looks like:
- Being mindful of the products I use daily and repeatedly
- Choosing simpler ingredient lists when possible
- Making swaps over time instead of all at once
You donโt need to replace everything in your home to make a difference! Even one or two intentional changes can support your body in a meaningful way. Taking a progress over perfection approach will make nontoxic swaps in your life feel so much easier!
My Go-To Nontoxic Home Brands
These are the brands I have used consistently and feel confident recommending. They have each earned a permanent place in my routine, for different reasons!
Primally Pure
This was one of the first personal care brands I swapped to and it remains a favorite.
My go-tos:
- Natural Deodorant – A daily product that sits on your skin all day, making it an impactful first product to swap. If you are new to natural deodorant, your body will have a short adjustment period!
- Body Butter– Soo hydrating, thoughtfully formulated, and a product I reach for every day.
Branch Basics
Branch Basics completely simplified my nontoxic cleaning routine in the best way. Their hero product is a single concentrated cleaner that you dilute at home to make just about everything you need.
Form that one concentrate, you can create:
- An all-purpose spray
- A bathroom cleaner
- A glass & mirror cleaner
- Carpet spot cleaner
It replaces so many individual products, which I love both for simplicity and for reducing clutter under the sink. They also offer dishwashing and laundry powder to give you a rounded nontoxic home routine. Everything is fragrance-free and super gentle, too!
Aura Cacia
Aura Cacia has become part of my daily wellness, home, and beauty rituals! Their scents smell so good without any synthetic fragrance, making them an easy nontoxic swap.
Favorites I always keep on hand:
- Castor Oil – A staple I use regularly as part of my wellness routine! I love using this roller as a brightening & hydrating under eye treatment.
- Essential Oils – Perfect for diffusing, cozy simmer pots, light cleaning, and even making body scrubs at home.
- Room Sprays – A quick, easy way to freshen up your space without synthetic fragrances. I love using these as a lighter alternative to candles, especially for bedrooms and everyday living spaces.
Grove Collaborative
What I love most about Grove is that they offer nontoxic and clean products across so many categories, from home and cleaning to beauty and personal care. This makes restocking everyday essentials and discovering better alternatives to products I already use so easy!
My Grove Favorites:
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Lowering your toxic burden does not have to feel overwhelming or extreme. My journey began out of necessity during my autoimmune healing, but it naturally evolved into a lifestyle that simply feels better for my body and my home.
If you are curious about nontoxic living, take it slow. Follow what feels aligned and choose one swap at a time. And if you ever have any questions, my DMs are always open ๐ค
XO!
Taylor Love
