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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 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...
