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 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 | 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 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 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 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 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...
