LOW-TOXIN LIVING

🌱 Why I Started Switching to Low Toxin Products (and what I use instead)

I didn’t switch to low-toxin living overnight; it started slowly, like most things in my life . It came from wanting to feel better, do better, and reduce the harmful things I was putting into and on my body and reduce the impact on the planet. 🌍

With chronic illness, fatigue, hormonal flare-ups, and trying to manage life without crashing, I wondered if what I was using every day might be making things worse…spoiler alert… it probably was.

Cleaning Products: The First Things to Go! 🧼

The chemical smells from sprays and bleach made my head spin. I’d feel dizzy and sick after cleaning, and with children and pets around, I worried about them getting sick or getting chemical burns from residue. So, I switched to plant-based, essential oil-infused, or chemical-free products. Most of my cleaning supplies now come from Young Living or are homemade, and I wouldn’t go back. Thieves has been my go-to for over 5 years, and it saves me money. Win-win. (More on Thieves later! 🙂)

Toiletries + Self-Care: Small Swaps, Big Difference 🧖‍♀️

Deodorants, body wash, skincare… so many of these are loaded with chemicals. I started reading labels, and I realized I didn’t recognize half the ingredients I was putting on my skin, and the other half research told us how bad they were for us. 😬

Now, I use low-toxin alternatives that are gentle, calming, and don’t leave me itchy, dry, or flaring up. Plus, they smell way better! Think magnesium baths, essential oil rollers, and natural deodorants that actually work. 🛁✨ With Young Living, I can choose between homemade products with essential oils or pre-made ones.

It’s not perfect yet, but even small swaps have made a huge difference in how I feel, and I keep finding better options as I go along.

Anyone who knows me knows I live and breathe essential oils for everyday support AND simply smelling good. 🌿 I use them for sleep, stress, cleaning, pain, and emotional balance, especially when life’s a bit horribly chaotic and not beautiful. 🤣

I’m an ambassador for Young Living, and I trust their products to support my family, my home, health, and wellbeing. ✌🏼💜✨