Product Profiles: What’s in That?

 
There are tens of thousands of chemicals in use in products we use everyday. Sometimes it seems like you have to have a chemistry degree to figure out which ones are safe and which ones might lead to serious health problems like cancer, infertility, learning disabilities, hormone problems, and more.

That’s where we come in. In addition to certifying products are made with safe ingredients not known to harm human health or the environment, we believe in educating people on easy ways to avoid toxic chemicals in the first place. Because studies show that even small steps, like switching cosmetics or eating less plastic-packaged food, can significantly lower levels of toxic chemicals in your body.

Learn more below about harmful chemicals in everyday products and safer alternatives.

Bug Repellent

Common ingredients of harm and and natural alternatives.

	Air Fresheners Our constant exposure to air freshener chemicals is cause for concern.
	Baby & Child Products Our babies and children are uniquely vulnerable to toxic chemicals.
	Bedding If you’re going to choose one room in your house to detox, start where you sleep.
	Body Wash What are we cleansing our bodies with every day – and what’s washing down the drain?
	Candles There’s nothing relaxing about the indoor air pollution associated with candles.
	Cleaning Products Find cleaners without harmful chemicals that are safe to use.
	Dental Floss Have you ever considered what’s in your floss?
	Deodorant A look at some of the most common toxic ingredients in deodorant to be avoided.
	Dry Cleaning Tetrachloroethylene – commonly referred to as “perc” –  is a probable carcinogen.
	Feminine Care Most pads and tampons aren’t actually made with cotton.
	Fragrance Many common fragrance ingredients can be harmful to health.
	Hair Dye Common dye chemicals are associated with negative health effects.
	Hand Sanitizer The first thing to consider when shopping for hand sanitizer is the active ingredient.
	Hand Soap Hand soap: you use it every day, but have you ever turned the bottle around and wondered what’s in there?
	Home Detox 10 steps to get toxic chemicals out of your home.
	Jewelry In additional to toxicity concerns, fast-fashion jewelry contributes to pollution.
	Plastics How to avoid toxic chemicals in plastics.
	Preservatives Keeping products shelf-stable without the toxicants.
	Sexual Health Products Products that rarely get talked about, for obvious reasons.
	Shampoo & Conditioner Such essential products don’t contain harmful chemicals…right?
	Sunscreen The key to finding an effective and safe sunscreen.
	Wipes Wipes are everywhere. Including our oceans.