Non-Toxic Beauty Guide

Have you been hearing buzz about “clean” personal care products, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone!

Avoiding toxin exposure in personal care products is incredibly helpful in optimizing your everyday health! We live in a world with more micro-exposures to toxins than ever before, and it only continues to increase. The good news is, you can protect yourself by swapping to clean, non-toxic products! 

The term “clean” can mean a range of different things from “environmentally friendly” to truly “non-toxic.” P.S. anything that is “eco-friendly” or “environmentally friendly” is NOT necessarily better for your health. 

So, how do we know which products are actually clean?… We did the work for you!

The Good Nutrition team has created a comprehensive guide of our favorite non-toxic personal care and beauty products that our team has tested and approved – from skincare, to body care, to hair care and beyond. 

This will be a living, breathing resource that we’ll continually update as we fall in love with new trustworthy products. 

You will also find some specific language/key words to reference on ingredient lists when looking for products on your own. We hope this resource will empower you to make informed decisions about your home products! 

We hope you enjoy!

Pssst… many of these brands and products can be found at two of my favorite “clean beauty” stores: Credo Beauty and The Detox Market. I also love to reference EWG Skin Deep and Gurl Gone Green as additional resources. I have no affiliation with any of these brands or stores (except Amazon), this 100% to make your life easier!

Skincare

LOOK FOR: organic, essential oils, natural oils (ex. coconut, jojoba, rose hip, etc.)

AVOID: synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, synthetic or artificial fragrances, sulfates, BHA and BHT, formaldehyde, petroleum, PAHs, siloxanes, triclosan, ethanolamines, coal tar

Deodorant

LOOK FOR: organic, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), coconut or other natural oils

AVOID: aluminum, talc, synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, triclosan, polyethylene glycol (PEG), BHA and BHT, TEA and DEA

Hair Care

LOOK FOR: sulfate-free, clinically tested, color-safe, cruelty free, SLS + SLES free, essential oils

AVOID: parabens, silicones, phthalates, sulfates, artificial fragrances

Body Care (body wash, lotion, etc.)

LOOK FOR: organic, essential oils, natural oils (ex. coconut, jojoba, rose hip, etc.)

AVOID: synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, synthetic or artificial fragrances, sulfates, BHA and BHT, formaldehyde, petroleum, PAHs, siloxanes, triclosan, ethanolamines, coal tar, SLS, SLES

Oral Care

LOOK FOR: hydroxyapatite, activated charcoal, coconut oil, xylitol, essential oils

AVOID: fluoride (talk to your dentist), SLS, triclosan, artificial colors, parabens, polyethylene glycols (PEGs)

Makeup

LOOK FOR: EWG verified, hyaluronic Acid, safe for sensitive skin, formulated without gluten, vegan, dermatologist tested, fragrance free, silicone-free, organic, 3rd party tested, tested for heavy metals, credo beauty verified

AVOID: parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), BHA/BHT, ethanolamines, phenoxyethanol, lead, heavy metals, “fragrance/parfum”, paraffin, sodium laureth sulfate, polybutene, talc, retinyl acetate, diazolidinyl urea, aluminum powder, talc, phthalates

Sunscreen

LOOK FOR: mineral, fragrance-free, lightweight, ISDIN, natural, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, UVA/UVB, non-nano, broad spectrum

AVOID: aerosol, benzenes, parabens, oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate

EWG is a great resource for sunscreens. 

Perfume

LOOK FOR: essential oils, no parabens 

AVOID: “fragrance”, artificial dyes, BHT, BHA, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, synthetic colors

Feminine Care

LOOK FOR: 100% organic cotton

AVOID: rayon, titanium dioxide, fragrance, BPA, PFAS (especially in period underwear)

To learn more about non-toxic living options, see our blog post on Non-Toxic Home Guide! As always, please reach out with any questions!

Quick Reminder: there is no way to completely avoid all toxin exposures in our lives – nor do we want to. Even the attempt might make you crazy. What will make a difference, is that you get ALL the knowledge and information you need to feel prepared and empowered to be in control of your own health!

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About the Authors

Morgan Goodstadt, MS, RD, CDN, LDN, IFNCP

Registered Dietitian, Master’s in Clinical Nutrition, Certified Integrative and Functional Nutritionist and Health Coach. Morgan combines her expertise in nutrition with evidenced-based functional medicine and experience in human behavior to help her clients improve their health, relationship with food, and overall wellbeing. Her philosophy aims to achieve balance in both the diet and other areas of life.

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Paige Freyre

Paige is a health & wellness enthusiast in training with the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.

Paige has a deep passion for the intersection between nutrition and mood – and with a background in Psychology, she loves to illuminate behaviors that simplify living a happier, more abundant life!

You can find Paige on Instagram at @happierhacks !

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