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clean girl detox: hormone-safe swaps i actually use
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items my real-life product swaps to reduce hormone disruptors in my home, body, and daily routines — with a focus on ease, effectiveness, and the clean girl vibe 🌿
Sections
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🧼 home cleaning swaps
🍳 kitchen & cookware
🫙 ingredients for homemade products
🛁 bath & beauty
✨ on my wishlist
🧼 home cleaning swaps
most conventional cleaners are loaded with synthetic fragrance and hormone-disrupting chemicals. these are the swaps that helped me start to detox my home without losing that fresh, clean feeling. blueland was my first big switch — and i haven't look...
swapping to blueland was a huge step for clearing out toxic cleaning products in my home. I love the bathroom cleane and multi-purpose cleaner for when I am running low on my homemade cleaning spray! 🤍
blueland - eco-friendly refillable cleaning products
dryer sheets are loaded with fragrance and endocrine disruptors — wool dryer balls do the job naturally, and you can add a drop of essential oil if you want a clean scent 🤍
friendsheep - eco wool dryer balls
reusable, non-toxic, fridge, dishwasher, and freezer-safe, these replaced all my single-use ziplocs 🤍 you can also find a dupe at trader joe's!
stasher - reusable silicone bags
the easiest, plastic-free, fragrance-free detergent tablets. ditched heavy perfume detergent in favor of fragrance-free to protect my skin, hormones, and air quality 🤍
blueland - laundry tablets
made with essential oils and plant-based surfactants — no synthetic fragrance, phthalates, or parabens. smells amazing and is actually safe to breathe 🤍
koala eco - natural floor cleaner
no mystery refill pads or chemical-filled sprays — i just use my own floor cleaner mix in this refillable mop with a machine-washable pad! 🤍
oxo - microfiber spray mop with slide-out scrubber
🍳 kitchen & cookware
the kitchen is one of the most overlooked sources of hormone disruptors — from cookware to plastics to what's in your water. these are the non-toxic upgrades i’ve made over time, including what i use to store food, cook meals, and drink water safely.
i use these for pickled veggies, nut milks, pantry storage, infused vinegar, leftover coconut milk, leftover sauces, coffee to-go, etc. etc. — endlessly reusable and plastic-free! I have every size🤍
ball - canning jars
we replaced our cheap plastic-handled knife set with these high-quality zwilling knives. the difference is night and day! these knives offer precision cutting, durability, and a comfortable grip, making meal prep so much more enjoyable. I didn't want...
zwilling - chef's knife & pairing knife
i'm not exaggerating when i say i'm obsessed with this water filter! most tap water contains trace pharmaceuticals, chlorine, and endocrine disruptors — filtering water is a simple but powerful swap. we use fresh water in not only our water bottles, ...
aquatru - carafe countertop reverse osmosis water purifier
love these plastic-free tablets for running the dishwasher 🤍
blueland - dishwasher tablets
non-stick pans (esp. teflon) release hormone-disrupting chemicals when heated — cast iron and stainless steel are long-lasting and safe. this was a lovely gift from my partner, and is great for cooking proteins like meati mushroot steaks!
our place - cast iron always pan
this was a budget-friendly option when i first started switching to non-toxic kitchenware. while bamboo is more sustainable than plastic, many boards like this are made with adhesives that might not be totally toxin-free. it’s better than plastic, bu...
farberware - bamboo cutting board
this product made it so much easier to reach for parchment paper instead of tinfoil — which i'm trying to phase out for hormone health. my partner still uses foil, so this dispenser lets us both store our go-to wraps without clutter or compromise. it...
youcopia - wrap dispensar
replacing plastic tupperware to avoid BPA + microplastics is huge — especially when heating up food 🤍
brilliance - glass food storage containers
i've been using this nut milk bag for years to make my own almond and cashew milks at home. it's durable, easy to clean, and allows me to create creamy, additive-free milks without any unnecessary ingredients.
making my own plant-based milks means i can avoid the added sugars, oils, and preservatives often found in store-bought versions. plus, homemade milks tend to be richer and more flavorful. that said, it's all about balance—i still enjoy non-dairy mil...
making my own plant-based milks means i can avoid the added sugars, oils, and preservatives often found in store-bought versions. plus, homemade milks tend to be richer and more flavorful. that said, it's all about balance—i still enjoy non-dairy mil...
ellie's best - nut milk bags
🫙 ingredients for homemade products
i love making my own multi-purpose sprays and cleaners — it’s affordable, effective, and low-waste. these are my staples for mixing up non-toxic cleaning sprays that smell good and support hormone health (plus aesthetic bottles to hold them of course...
a classic base for natural cleaning — breaks down grime without any harsh chemicals or endocrine disruptors 🤍
gold emblem - distilled white vinegar
super effective at scrubbing and deodorizing — completely non-toxic and safe to use on most surfaces. I use this to clean pots & pans of grime, scrub and deodorize the sink during deep cleans, and get tough turmeric stains off the counter 🤍
arm & hammer - baking soda
plant-based and gentle, castile soap replaces synthetic soaps that can irritate skin or disrupt hormones. i use this in my homemade body wash, homemade cleaning sprays, to wash my earbuds, makeup brushes, and more 🤍
dr. bronner's - castille soap
lavender: calming scent that doesn’t disrupt hormones like artificial air fresheners do — i add this to most mixes.
tea tree: natural antibacterial and antifungal without the toxic chemicals — love this for bathroom sprays.
peppermint: cooling and energizing — i use this for kitchen spray or floor cleaner for a fresh, non-toxic scent.
eucalyptus: great for clearing the air and smells spa-like without any synthetic irritants. 🤍
tea tree: natural antibacterial and antifungal without the toxic chemicals — love this for bathroom sprays.
peppermint: cooling and energizing — i use this for kitchen spray or floor cleaner for a fresh, non-toxic scent.
eucalyptus: great for clearing the air and smells spa-like without any synthetic irritants. 🤍
aura cacia - essential oils
whenever you are using fresh oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits – save the peels in a jar and top off with white vinegar. let sit for 1 week, and you've just made a citrus-infused vinegar to use for your homemade cleaning spray!
homemade cleaning spray:
1 cup citrus-infused vinegar
1 cup filtered aquatrue water
5-10 drops essential oils of choice 🤍
homemade cleaning spray:
1 cup citrus-infused vinegar
1 cup filtered aquatrue water
5-10 drops essential oils of choice 🤍
fresh - citrus peels
using glass spray bottles is one of the easiest upgrades for hormone-safe cleaning. plastic can leach microplastics and disruptors into your mixes, especially with essential oils. these glass ones are sturdy, reusable, and aesthetic — perfect for my ...
hmaimas - reusable glass spray bottles
🛁 bath & beauty
your skin is your largest organ — and what you put on it matters. this section includes my go-to hormone-safe swaps for everyday body care, oils, serums, deodorant, and more. all fragrance-free or naturally scented, non-endocrine-disrupting, and stil...
honestly one of the most essential swaps I've made. I'm a taurus baby, so I'm obsessed with always having a cozy vibe and a candle going - sadly, BAD for hormones. 🕯😭
making my own candles has been a rewarding and non-toxic addition to our home. i use the mini stone modern ceramic tumblers from candlescience, which are perfect for creating elegant, clean-burning candles. this allows me to control the ingredients, ...
making my own candles has been a rewarding and non-toxic addition to our home. i use the mini stone modern ceramic tumblers from candlescience, which are perfect for creating elegant, clean-burning candles. this allows me to control the ingredients, ...
candlescience - homemade candle supplies
I adore the scent of these, especially lavender eucalyptus - and makes having fresh hand soap on hand so much easier to store! tiny tablets, no more giant refillable handsoap in the bathroom closet 🤍
blueland - foaming hand soap tablets
another top favorite essential swap on this list for me. scent is SUCH a powerful way to regulate your nervous system. however, traditional plug-ins or spray fragrances are loaded with endocrine disrupters.
incorporating essential oils can transform your home's atmosphere! these diffusers adds a touch of elegance and provide a steady diffusion of our favorite essential oils. the move diffuser offers portability, allowing us to bring the benefits of arom...
incorporating essential oils can transform your home's atmosphere! these diffusers adds a touch of elegance and provide a steady diffusion of our favorite essential oils. the move diffuser offers portability, allowing us to bring the benefits of arom...
vitruvi - stone & move diffusers
this was the most painstaking but essential body swap i made. traditional deodorants like native and dove contain aluminum compounds, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, which can interfere with hormone function. making the switch required my body to...
kaia naturals - detox starter kit
switching to boka's oral care products has been a game-changer. the soft toothbrush is gentle on gums, and the nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste effectively whitens teeth without fluoride, supporting overall oral and hormonal health 🤍
boka - nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste
after completing my detox, i started using this deodorant. it's aluminum-free and formulated without parabens or phthalates, making it a safer choice for daily use. still on the deodrant journey to find the best match, but this one has been great so ...
athena club - all day deo
✨ on my wishlist
these are the elevated swaps i’m planning to invest in next — from solid wood cutting boards to luxe non-toxic cookware. i’ll update this as i continue to level up!
replaces old plastic tools that can melt or leach chemicals — these are non-toxic, soft-edged, and match a calming neutral aesthetic 🤍
our place - kitchen utensil set
i’m eyeing a solid maple or walnut board like this — made from one piece of untreated hardwood, no glues, no varnish. it’s one of the cleanest swaps you can make for food prep and hormone health 🤍
john boos - reversible wood cutting board
ceramic-coated and free from teflon, lead, and other hormone-disrupting coatings — i love the sleek look and safe cooking surface 🤍
caraway - ceramic cookware set