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A Toxicologist's Clean Self-Care Shelf
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items The products I actually keep on my own shelf. As a regulatory toxicologist, I read ingredient lists for a living, so everything here is chosen for transparent formulas and short, sensible ingredient lists. It covers skin, hair, and oral care, includi...
My daily toothpaste. It brightens without a gritty feel and keeps coffee stains in check.
Supersmile Professional Whitening Toothpaste
A one-ingredient oil, which is exactly what I like to see on a label. I use it as a pre-wash scalp and hair treatment; expect an earthy, roasted scent.
Sky Organics 100% Raw Batana Oil
Full disclosure: I formulated this one. A low-foam, fragrance-free face bar with salicylic acid, niacinamide and kojic acid for a clean, clarified feel.
Cellura ClearMark Clarifying Cleansing Bar
Also mine. Grass-fed whipped tallow with copper peptides and manuka honey. It's my night step to seal in moisture, and a little goes a long way.
Cellura GHK-Cu Whipped Tallow Balm
The daytime step every routine needs. Zinc oxide-based with niacinamide, light enough to wear under makeup, and no heavy white cast.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
The floss that finally made flossing a habit for me. It's a soft woven texture that grips plaque better than slick tape, and it pairs well with the Supersmile.
Cocofloss Woven Dental Floss
A 10-second step that makes a real difference to morning breath. Stainless steel, so it's easy to clean and lasts for years.
Dr. Tung's Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner
I use this to work the batana oil through my scalp, and again in the shower to wash it out. Soft silicone bristles, easy to rinse clean.
HEETA Silicone Scalp Massager
A reused bath towel is a damp surface you press against a freshly washed face. These single-use towels are the easiest hygiene upgrade in any routine.
Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL
The unglamorous workhorse: a short ingredient list, no fragrance, and it does the job on chapped lips, cuticles and dry patches. One tub lasts forever.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
The upgrade that pairs with the Supersmile. The built-in pressure sensor stops me from brushing too hard, and the two-minute timer keeps me honest.
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush
Floss handles the tight contacts, and this gets along the gumline and around dental work. I use both; they aren't substitutes for each other.
Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser
What I wash the batana oil out with. No fragrance, no dyes, nothing extra, so it cleans without undoing the oil treatment or irritating my scalp.
Vanicream Free & Clear Shampoo
Rough terry towels rough up the hair cuticle. This microfiber wrap soaks up water fast with far less friction, which matters most after an oil treatment.
Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair Towels
Lips get sun too and almost nobody protects them. I keep this next to the EltaMD so SPF covers everything, not just the face.
Supergoop PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30
Dry indoor air pulls moisture out of skin all night. The toxicologist's note: fill it with distilled water and clean the tank weekly, because tap-water minerals and a dirty tank end up in the air you breathe.
Levoit Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart Humidifier
Mine too. My morning serum: niacinamide, tranexamic acid and kojic acid for a brighter, more even-looking tone. Fragrance-free, with the full ingredient list on the product page.
Cellura Luminé Brightening Serum