Disclosure: I was provided with products to facilitate this post. The words and opinions expressed in this review are strictly of my own.
Earth Day is April 22nd! How do you plan to celebrate the day? One suggestion would be to try and make a small difference by changing out a few of your home products with non-toxic brands better for the environment and your health. It’s all about taking small steps towards reducing waste and making this planet a better place to live. A collective positive consumer behavior of choosing eco-friendly products will show companies they must change to a more sustainable method of business practices to be able to survive. Additionally, there should be no room for brands being allowed to use hazardous ingredients in their products here in the United States when they are banned in other countries. Stand up and choose products safer for you and good for the planet!
Don’t know where to start? Here are three non-toxic brands we were recently introduced to via Shiftcon and found to be excellent.
White Oak Pastures Handmade Tallow Soap
White Oak Pastures Tallow Soap is made from sustainable ingredients that provide a bit of heavenly washing luxury. Special care goes into the production of the products to ensure the purest of soaps. The White Oak Pastures Handmade Tallow Soap we received had a wonderful lemon scent and lathered well. It left hands feeling moisturized and clean.
The 6th generational farm located in Bluffton, Georgia is Animal Welfare Approved and Certified by the American Grassfed Association. All the products are made from cattle raised and handled in a humane manner. White Oak Pastures is a zero-waste family farm, meaning they use every element of the animals they raise, so nothing goes to waste! As part of the Step 5+ in the Global Animal Partnership, the farm takes great attention in raising their grassfed cattle in natural environments without no cages, no crates, and no crowding.
Ingredients: Grassfed Beef Tallow, Distilled Water, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, and Essential Oil
Scents: Natural Tallow, Peppermint, Lavender and Lemon
Please visit the farm website at www.whiteoakpastures.com for more information.
Oral Essentials Teeth Whitening Strips
Who wouldn’t want whiter teeth? Am I right? The problem is most teeth whitening products use harsh ingredients like hydrogen peroxide that can cause tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. OUCH! Not to mention, most whitening strips are not effective or safe for veneers, dentures, fillings, crowns, ect. Well, put all that in the past, because NOW there is Oral Essentials Teeth Whitening Strips!
Oral Essentials uses natural ingredients including Dead Sea Salt, Lemon Peel Oil, Coconut Oil, and Sage Oil to whiten teeth. The pack we received came with 14 treatments (28 strips), mouthwash, and toothpaste. All you do is apply a strip to the top and bottom teeth and wait 30 minutes. Next, remove the strips, rinse mouth with water or brush teeth with Oral Essentials Whitening Toothpaste. Wait another 30 minutes before drinking or eating. That’s it! You are on your way to whiter teeth!
What I like about these teeth whitening strips is they don’t taste bad. They actually taste rather good. Plus, I didn’t have any sensitivity after use. However, I did not receive any instant dramatic results after the first use, so I believe it is a gradual lightening process. The product has been clinically tested to work as well as a leading oral care brand without the nasty side effects. I much rather use this product than other brands that use harsh ingredients.
About the product:
Where do we even start? This is by far the most exciting thing to happen to oral care since someone figured out how to put toothpaste in a tube. Why?? Because these whitening strips are not just clinically tested to whiten as well as the leading brand, but they do it without causing any tooth sensitivity!
IT’S A BIG DEAL. That means you could seriously use these every day without doing any damage to your teeth or gums. That’s not even all! They’re also safe to use on porcelain veneers & crowns, and fillings! AND you will see results in the first use! That’s right! You’re just 30 minutes away to visibly whiter teeth without any sensitivity. I told you it was exciting!
Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerol, Deionized Water, Carbomer, Carboxymethyl, Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera), Dead Sea Salt (Maris Sal), Sage Oil (Salvia Officinalis) Lemon Peel Oi (Citrus Medica Limonum)
Visit www.oralessentials.com for more product information.
Oral Essentials Teeth Whitening Strips retail for $39.99 and are available to purchase at the company’s website or Amazon.com.
Earth Mama Organics Deodorant
Earth Mama Deodorant, is specifically formulated for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and sensitive skin. But you don’t have to be pregnant to benefit from Earth Mamas wonderful deodorants! Not only do they smell amazing, but they are free from nasty ingredients like parabens, aluminum, and other potentially harmful chemicals! Instead, these deodorants are naturally scented with organic essential oils and are effective but gentle on skin.
The deodorants have been dermatologist tested and clinically tested for irritation. Additionally, the products are also certified by Oregon Tilth: NSF/ANSI 305 to contain organic ingredients. So, if you are looking for a deodorant that discloses all its ingredients in the label and not hide behind the disclosure of “fragrance” (which can be any nasty chemical lurking in the product) this is your product!
Earth Mama Deodorant comes in four fresh scents including GingerAid, Bright Citrus, Natural Non-Scents, and Calming Lavender. These deodorants are available in a 3 oz. stick, travel-friendly mini, and a mini deodorant 4-pack gift set. They would also make a thoughtful baby shower gift for the pregnant mama to be on your shopping list!
Prego Daughter
My daughter is prego! That’s right! I’m going to be a grandma! Nonna to be exact! I’m happy to give the Earth Mama Deodorants to my daughter! Thank you Shiftcon and Earth Mama for introducing these fantastic deodorants to us! I can’t wait to checkout the other products Earth Mama has to offer!
For more information on Earth Mama products or personal care product safety, please visit www.earthmamaorganics.com.
Do yourself a healthy favor and give the planet a big hug this Earth Day by checking out the non-toxic brands White Oak Pastures, Oral Essentials, and Earth Mama Organics!
These look like great non toxic products.
These sound like awesome products. I think I would like Earth Mama Deodorant.
Congratulations!! You must be so excited. I’ve recently switched to natural deodorants so the Earth Mama product interests me.
Happy Grandmoming! I like Tom’s deodorants.
I wasn’t aware of the Earth Mama deodorants…I will have to tell my Mom about them.
I’ve read about using coconut oil for whitening teeth but have never seen them in white strips. Genius.
I love this list of items, especially the all-natural tooth whitener!
Congratulations on becoming a grandmother. What a beautiful journey for both you and your daughter. I’m anxious to see how you prepare for the babe! Can’t wait to see what you have in store.
All the best,
Carmel
I love natural products.
I love to get ready for Earth Day. I appreciate the post on saving our special planet.