by Meghan Smallwood | May 27, 2021 | Personal Care, Uncategorized
Neosporin is a medicine cabinet staple for most families. I know growing up myself, Neosporin was a go to anytime I got a cut. But is it safe and is there a better option? Here are some alternatives! First, let’s talk about why we skip Neosporin in our...
by Meghan Smallwood | Apr 24, 2021 | Home
Toxin Free Dish Cleaning There are many different products we use to clean dishes.. but are they clean? Dish soaps are filled with toxic ingredients we want to avoid. SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate)/SLES (sodium laureth sulfate), Triclosan, Fragrance, DEA...
by Meghan Smallwood | Jan 24, 2021 | Makeup
Toxins in your Blush? Teflon.. most women know not to cook with it but the majority of women don’t know they are wearing it on their face all day! Yep you read that right.. TEFLON in makeup! And that’s not all.. keep reading for a list of some other toxic ingredients...
by Meghan Smallwood | Jan 8, 2021 | Home
You want to decrease the toxins you’re exposed to in your home but aren’t sure where to start. Here are 10 simple steps to a detoxed home! I often get messages that sound something like, “Hey Meghan, I just started following Mindful Mommy and I am totally...
by Meghan Smallwood | Jan 4, 2021 | Personal Care
Struggling to get your natural shampoo to work? You’re not alone! One of the most common complaints I hear when women are detoxing their personal care products (after deodorant) is shampoo! Perhaps you’ve tried a bunch of natural brands and nothing is...
by Meghan Smallwood | Dec 31, 2020 | Home, Uncategorized
It’s time to ditch your toxic coffee maker! Yes, I’m talking about that super convenient Keurig and coffee pot that you can’t live without. Some of you came here ready to get safe alternatives, and then there’s some who are thinking there’s...
by Meghan Smallwood | Nov 6, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Uncategorized
Celery Juice: is it just a Fad? So let’s be honest celery isn’t a veggie people are jumping out of their seats for, but don’t let this simple veggie fool you! It is a powerhouse and more and more people are jumping on the celery juice band wagon and...
by Meghan Smallwood | Nov 6, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Home
Purify Your Home Air With AirDoctor Did you know the air inside your home can be 100× more polluted than outdoor air?! Mold spores, dust mites, chemicals, smoke, pet dander, pollen, bacteria and viruses, ozone invisible gases and volatile organic compounds from...
by Meghan Smallwood | Nov 5, 2020 | Health and Wellness
What are Blue Light Blockers? I run my business 100% online, I spend a lot of time on my phone and laptop. My eyes started to become strained and I noticed a big difference in my vision.. (which has always been amazing, I’m one of those people who can read the...
by Meghan Smallwood | Nov 5, 2020 | Skincare
Toner or Essence? What’s the difference? In the world of skincare there are SO many different products it can be overwhelming. I don’t know about you but I like to keep it simple with simple yet powerful toxin free ingredients. When I learned about...
by Meghan Smallwood | Nov 5, 2020 | Skincare
No one has time for a 39 step skincare routine, can I get an amen?! I’m a busy mom of 3 and I need power-packed skincare that is going to get the job done in a quick routine, so let’s review those steps! I get a lot of skincare questions.....
by Meghan Smallwood | Nov 5, 2020 | Powerhouse Ingredients, Skincare
There are many uses for Activated Charcoal, and it is used in all different products including toothpaste and deodorant, but let’s look specifically at how this powerhouse ingredient offers amazing SKINCARE benefits! Activated charcoal powder is a black odorless...
by Meghan Smallwood | Nov 3, 2020 | Home
Mattresses, toppers and pillows can be toxic to our health, and considering how much time we spend in bed, this is an important swap to make! Did you know you’ll spend nearly one-third of your life in bed? For this reason I highly recommend investing in toxin...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 30, 2020 | Baby & Kids, Uncategorized
Kid’s Pajamas.. seems like a silly thing to research, doesn’t it? New parents research everything, am I right? Everything from cribs and carriers to diapers and baby wash. But have you thought about sleepwear? Considering the amount of time children are in...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 19, 2020 | Baby & Kids
Toxin Free Bubble Bath Who else has fond childhood memories soaking in a bath filled with Mr. Bubbles? I recently saw their Extra Gentle formula thinking maybe it was a little better than the original.. definitely not. The front of the package says: “Extra gentle”...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 18, 2020 | Baby & Kids, Uncategorized
There are so many brands available.. which baby wipes are toxin free? You may be a first time mom building your baby registry, or maybe you’re looking to swap out your current brand for a safer option. First, we’re going to take a look at common...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 13, 2020 | Personal Care
Ditch and Switch: Body Lotion Your skin is your largest organ. Everything you apply to it gets absorbed within seconds so it’s important to lather up with safe, nourishing ingredients.. not TOXIC ones! Lotion is a product I am often asked about so I spent the...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 13, 2020 | Banished Ingredients, Uncategorized
What do these beauty companies have in common? Aveeno BeCause Cosmetics Benefit Cetaphil Covergirl Clinique Dermablend Epionce Ever Farmasi Impress La Mer Laura Geller L’Occitane Lancome LimeLife Mary Kay Maskara Maybelline Melaleuca/Sei Bella Skincare...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 13, 2020 | Makeup, Toxin Free Beauty
Ipsy Box… are you ready for the ugly truth? I checked Ipsy ingredient labels for you ladies… YIKES!! It was a toxic chemical storm🌪 There wasn’t a Banished Ingredient I didn’t find! ❌ Phenoxyethanol, Parabens, PEG, Polysorbate...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 13, 2020 | Banished Ingredients
Phenoxyethanol is a common, but toxic, personal care preservative. Extremely common. If you haven’t noticed it before, you’ll start seeing it everywhere now! Soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, skincare, foundation, sunscreen, baby wipes, baby wash,...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 13, 2020 | Banished Ingredients
“Banished Ingredients” to Avoid in Beauty & Personal Care Products Due to a lack of regulation, the United States Food and Drug Administration allows cosmetic and personal care companies to use toxic chemicals known to be harmful. We’re talking...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 9, 2020 | Greenwashing, Personal Care
Don’t Be Greenwashed By Your Sunscreen. Greenwashing is when a company markets themselves as an environmentally conscious and toxin free company but in reality if you dig past their fluffy buzz words, you can find toxic ingredients. I was inspired to share about...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 9, 2020 | Home, Uncategorized
This post comes at the perfect timing! Everyone is searching high and low for disinfectants and sanitizers. Here is what I’m using! ✅ Toxin free and EPA registered disinfectant and sanitizer – killing 99.9% of germs. Force of Nature is an appliance...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 7, 2020 | Home
Ant problem? No problem! Diatomaceous Earth is an amazing material. We use it as soap trays, coasters, bath mats and yep, even to keep bugs away! Diatomaceous Earth is.. Inexpensive Toxin Free Safe for pets and animals Effective for ants, bed bugs, fleas, and most...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 7, 2020 | Home
Let’s head to my Laundry Room! It wouldn’t be a day in our house if there weren’t stains. Life as a mom of 3.. I know you all know what I’m talking about! I used to dread the messy moments like splashing in muddy puddles, drinking smoothies...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 7, 2020 | Home
Toxin Free Candles I remember back in my non crunchy life I had alllll the toxic fall scented candles. Now they would give me a serious headache! Since ditching synthetic fragrance I am hyper sensitive to scents. Did you know more than 95 percent of the chemicals in...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ditch & Switch: Dryer Sheets Who likes that fresh laundry smell? Are wool dryer balls and essential oils not cutting it for you? Then you need to check out dryer angels! I’ve been using mine for a year (along with all of the other products from this company)...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 6, 2020 | Home
When was the last time you cleaned your washer? Yep that’s a thing. And you’re supposed to do it regularly. I have a couple questions for you… Have you ever used detergents/ softeners with toxic ingredients? It’s time to detox your washer. Are...
by Meghan Smallwood | Oct 1, 2020 | Makeup
Comparing Concealer Brands Do you know the ingredients in your concealer? As I dug through dozens and dozens of popular makeup labels for this post I couldn’t believe the ingredients found in concealer, including brands I’ve personally used before I knew...
by Meghan Smallwood | Sep 15, 2020 | Makeup
Is drugstore makeup cheaper than Crunchi? Maybe. Is it worth saving a few extra bucks? No. We vote with our dollars, ladies! Do you know what you are supporting? Besides the fact that the LARGE majority of cosmetic companies hide toxic, carcinogenic, endocrine...
by Meghan Smallwood | Sep 15, 2020 | Personal Care
You all know deodorant is the very first safe swap I recommend making. If you haven’t ditched your antiperspirant and conventional deodorant yet, you need to! And don’t be greenwashed by a lot of the “natural brands!” Check your label and...
