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What you will find in my low-tox bathroom
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items Not only do I keep toxins in my household to a minimum for the sake of rescue cats and kittens who roam through my house, but I also do it for my own health, and because I recycle my grey water to feed my veggie garden. Note: I am in Australia and fo...
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Hair
Makeup
Body
Products I use to clean my bathroom
Oral/ Nasal Health
Hair
I lost a lot of hair due to stress in 2020 and 2021, so taking care of what hair I have left has become important to me (I didn't realise hair loss comes with self-esteem damage!)
For the past decade I used Henna for my hair colour which has wonderful results but I reached a point where I could no longer stand the smell, the mess, and lacked the time for it. I worried about how toxic conventional hair colours are and wasn't su... I love this particular shade so much I haven't yet tried any others.
5.02 Warm Coffee - Aromaganic
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A shampoo that doesn't contain any harsh ingredients and doesn't dry out my hair. It's not as easy to use as conventional shampoo (it's solid like a soap bar, doesn't froth up as easily, needs more time spreading it through the hair) but I have defin...
Original Solid Shampoo Bar 100g
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It's not as moisturising as normal conditioner but over time I have definitely seen an improvement in my overall hair health by switching to this product as well as the solid shampoo.
Solid Conditioner Bar Normal/Dry 100g
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Makeup
I'm a minimalist when it comes to makeup and I like the soft, natural look (heavy makeup has never suited me!) and as a health-conscious person, I choose Inika as my (Australian) brand of choice. Here are my essential items I cannot live without.
I can't imagine going back to the days when I did my makeup without applying this to my skin first, which I did for a long time because I lean towards a more natural, soft makeup look. It primes my skin perfectly in a way that is light and glowy.
INIKA Organic Radiant Glow Veil
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I love this product in Dusk the most (for me).
INIKA Organic Lip & Cheek Cream
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Anything that gets this close to my eyes needs to be as organic as possible! I love that Inika creates products that are good for you without compromising quality because mascara is one of those things that always needs to be high quality.
INIKA Organic Purity Lash Mascara (Black)
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The perfect pencil for my eye wings. I use brown almost always.
INIKA Organic Eye Pencil
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I love this blush.
INIKA Organic Mineral Baked Blush Duo
This contour kit is an essential for me. In the winter I use Almond and in the summer I use Teak.
INIKA Organic Baked Contour Duo
There is only one brand that I think is nicer than this and it's Organic Glam's loose powder (one shade and matte) but I have found it difficult to get my hands on it since moving back to Australia. I use shade Inspiration.
INIKA Organic Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 25
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Body
This is the best soap I have found so far for sensitive areas, face and body. And it feels wonderful.
The ANSC Absolute Avocado Soap (100 g)
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By far my favourite tanning lotion ( I have not tried Inika's one yet). Truly a top quality product.
Winter Skin
Handwash from Dr Bronners! I love Dr Bronners products so much. This particular one is unscented (baby blue colour is always unscented) but sometimes I get scented ones.
Dr. Bronner’s Organic Sugar Soap Baby Unscented
There was a stage when I was making my own toothpaste with bentonite clay but then I discovered this product with ionically charged clay (calcium montmorillonite clay) while I was living in Los Angeles. It's a top quality product that doesn't contain...Amazon.com.au for an account that ships it for cheaper.
Zion Health Claybrite Toothpaste, 4 Oz
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My favourite Australian natural deodorant!
Noosa Basics Aluminium Free Organic Deodorant
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My favourite lip balm and my favourite scent- vanilla bean!
Hurraw!, Lip Balm, Vanilla Bean, 0.17 oz (4.3 g)
When I'm not flush and don't have much money for expensive night time skin care (which is often!) I usually put this on my face and occasionally mix it with a vitamin E oil to rub over my eyebrows and eyelids to encourage hair growth. Apparently it's...
Vrindavan Castor Oil Certified Organic
I keep it simple with face masks. Bentonite clay does the job!
Redmond Clay Bentonite Clay
After this brush, I will never use facial exfoliators again. I have always been prone to getting blackheads so exfoliation is an absolute must for me and this does an excellent job. The first time I used it I drove to the shops right after and couldn...
Soft-bristled Facial Cleansing Brush, Manual Facial Brush, Facial Cleansing Artifact, Skin Cleansing Brush, Remove Blackheads Clean Pores
As someone with slightly oily Mediterranean skin, having a matte moisturiser that doesn't add shine to my skin and works well under makeup is an absolute essential. I cannot deal with matte moisturisers that don't hydrate after washing my face nor ca...
Matte Balancing Moisturiser - Grown Alchemist
A pleasant smelling, non toxic mosquito repellent that really works. I love the roll-on too. I have been wearing it often lately and the mosquitos have been nowhere to be seen as soon as I coat my skin with it.
Nature's Botanical Personal Insect Repelent Creme | Nourished Life
Products I use to clean my bathroom
This biodegradable cleaner sits under my bathroom sink and gets used to clean my floors, toilet, sink and shower.
Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner 32oz
Hydrogen Peroxide doesn't irritate the lungs so it's safe to use on the floors as a disinfectant around my rescue kittens (who often come unwell and with respiratory problems).
Vaxxen Labs 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, 2L
Oral/ Nasal Health
I love waking up first thing and scraping all the nasty bacteria off my tongue with this. It helps prevent re absorption of toxins my body tried so hard to expel overnight. It’s a traditional part of Ayurvedic self care and helps with bad breath.
Pure Copper Tongue Scraper