On a mission to go non toxic in the New Year? We. Are. Here. For. It!
Going non toxic is a simple resolution that’s totally doable. So dive right in, starting with these nine no-nonsense tips for a non toxic New Year:
- Start small. Show yourself that you can do a little thing, then build from there. Reduce your way to elimination. Review our ingredients to avoid list and peruse the products in your home to check for harmful ingredients. Anything that’s expired or near expiration can be tossed immediately. There! Just by doing that, you’ve already reduced the toxins in your home! Build on that by determining which other items you’re willing to part with right away and toss those, too — another accomplishment! Keep going!
- Buy non toxic beauty and personal care products. These are the products you apply to your skin every day — soap and shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, skin care products, makeup, deodorant, moisturizers, and more. The beauty industry is a notorious source of toxicity for women. Cosmetics, skin care, and other products are packed with toxins like formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, silicones, heavy metals, fragrance, and more. In fact, the average woman is exposed to 168 chemicals before leaving home for the day. Seek out non toxic beauty and personal care products made by a trusted manufacturer and start replacing any toxic products in your daily routine one by one.
- Invest in clean cleaning supplies. Toxic cleaning products are responsible for hundreds of children in the United States being treated in emergency facilities every day. However, toxic ingredients are not even necessary for formulating effective cleaning products. Stocking your home with cleaning products made with toxic ingredients puts the children who live and visit there at risk. Instead, choose products from Pure Haven’s home collection, made with only safe ingredients like white vinegar, baking soda, and rosemary, and formulated to effectively wash away nasty residues and messes.
- Ditch the toxic air fresheners. In addition to air fresheners being found to contain carcinogenic chemicals, synthetic aerosol products are terrible for the environment. Instead, choose non tox air fresheners like pure essential oils, non toxic and non-aerosol room sprays, and scented wax melts. Refresh furniture and drapes with a spritz of master blaster.
- Schedule it. Creating a routine to support your resolution will help you keep it. Set aside time for each step in your non tox turnover — reviewing ingredients to avoid, tossing toxic products in your home, looking for the right non toxic skin care routine for your complexion, etc. — and put it in your calendar with an alert to remind you to complete each task. Once you find and fall in love with a group of non toxic products, set up a subscription order so you can set it and forget it, and never run out of what you need.
- Get green. Adding greenery to your home adds to your décor and helps filter toxins from the air. Consider a snake plant, which filters toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichlorethylene from the air. Snake plants are also virtually impossible to kill! They thrive in any light conditions and only need to be watered monthly.
- Crack open a window. Letting fresh air into your home for as little as five minutes a day, even in the winter months, helps improve indoor air quality, decrease indoor air pollutants, and release stale air.
- Don’t give up. Yes, making changes can be difficult, but persistence pays when it comes to going non toxic. Think about the long-term effects of sticking to this resolution: keeping yourself and your loved ones healthier and safe from dangerous chemicals so you have more time to spend together.
- Seek support. Find a friend to help you stay on track in your quest for non toxic living. Having an accountability partner can increase the likelihood that you’ll be successful in reaching your goal. Your Pure Haven Consultant can offer you expertise and support in reading ingredient labels, swapping toxic products for safe ones, and creating a roadmap for successfully sticking to your resolution.
If, at any point along your non toxic journey, you find yourself sharing your favorite Pure Haven products with others, make sure you get credit for your good deed! Just by signing into your Pure Haven account and sharing your personal referral link, you’ll receive free product credits based on your friends’ first-ever purchases made using the link. Or, become a Pure Haven Consultant to earn even greater rewards, like extra cash, shopping at wholesale prices (20% off retail) every day, free delivery on $100+ wholesale orders, 10% product credits on wholesale orders, and more! It’s the ultimate way to maintain your new non toxic lifestyle.