Comments on: Change these personal care products to reduce toxin exposure

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:13:32 +0000

In reply to Kenya G. Johnson. Great! I frequent Wellness Mama's site; she always has good stuff, so I'm excited to try out the recipe.

By: Kenya G. Johnson

Kenya G. Johnson — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:09:45 +0000

In reply to Alison Hector. I'll email you the specific link - i got the recipe from a sire called Wellness Mama I think.

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:54:18 +0000

In reply to Kenya G. Johnson. Yes, it's harder with hair stuff for sure. I have toyed with the idea of making my own deodorant but I've wussed out. I now use Native brand, which is pretty good, and I still keep a roll-on aluminum-free antiperspirant on hand for hot days. I'd love to see your recipe for your deodorant!

By: Kenya G. Johnson

Kenya G. Johnson — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:51:23 +0000

I started this year making a lot of my own stuff. Deoderant, soap, & cleaning products. Pretty much everything. Natural deoderant was a scary switch but my my underarms feel great. No residue which was something I hated and trying to scrub the residue off in the shower with “soap” wasn’t any better. I’m making it through this hot summer with what I’ve made so there’s no turning back to the deoderant aisle. The only thing I haven’t been successful in making/using natural stuff for is my hair.

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:08:10 +0000

In reply to Dana. I just went to Moody Sisters' page! I'm loving their stuff. I will be checking out their products. My kind of business! Thanks for putting me on to them, Dana.

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:48:12 +0000

This is such a great resource, Alison – thank you! I discovered a small business called Moody Sisters a few years ago, and switching to their soap and shower products has been life-changing. The mysterious rash I would get on my abdomen every few months has disappeared, and I know there must have been something in commercial shower washes that caused it. Natural products, supporting a small business, and awesome customer service – it’s a win all around! (And no, I’m not compensated by them!)

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:30:12 +0000

In reply to Tamara. You must have a wonderful farmers' market! The one close to me doesn't carry soap, but the Amish market here in Laurel does. Which reminds me: I need to go check them out again!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:15:53 +0000

I love that we both wrote about better products! Well, mine was two weeks ago but still. We like to get our soaps at the farmers market. Then we KNOW how good they are. And they smell exquisite.

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:54:24 +0000

In reply to Michell Pulliam. Wow Michell! You are definitely on the right track. Marula oil is great, as is argan.I'd love to learn more about the ACV/coconut oil deodorant hack. Good stuff!

By: Michell Pulliam

Michell Pulliam — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:55:35 +0000

Hey Ali!! LOVE this post! You hit the nail on the head with this one! I made my switch to all natural products a couple of years ago.

I use all natural black soap (face and body), organic coconut, grape seed or marula oils (all over moisturizing), Tom’s or apple cider vinegar/coconut oil (for deodorant) and baking soda/himalayan salt w/apple cider vinegar rinse (brushing teeth).

There’s way too much evidence to support that the current ‘stuff’ they’re selling us is slowly killing us. I for one, want to live a loooong time!

Thanks for always keeping us informed lady! Blessings my friend!!