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Non-Toxic and Pregnancy-Safe Products

Here you’ll find my top recommendations for pregnancy-safe skincare, makeup, haircare, cleaning supplies, and kitchenware. These are the products I use myself and the products recommended most often by my readers.

Skincare

The main ingredients to avoid in skincare products are fragrance, parabens, and retinols. Questionable ingredients include salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, essential oils, and chemical sunscreens.  
For recommended products, see my detailed post on pregnancy-safe skincare.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS INCLUDE:

The main ingredients to look for in hair care products are fragrance and phthalates. It is best to look for a brand that specifically claims to be phthalate free. I have used Honest Shampoo and Conditioner for ten years and love their products. 

Hair Care

RECOMMENDED BRANDS INCLUDE:


    Deodorant

    Many people struggle to find a non-toxic deodorant that truly works. 


    Another option is to use a fragrance-free conventional deodorant: 

    THE BEST NATURAL BRANDS ARE:

    Makeup

    Replacing your makeup is generally a lower priority than skin care, since many brands have now removed phthalates and parabens from their formulations. But if you would like to be extra cautious and make sure your entire beauty regime is as clean as possible, look for one of the following brands. 


    MY FAVORITE BRANDS ARE:

    Cleaning and Laundry

    For cleaning and laundry products, fragrance-free is the best place to start, but it isn’t always enough. Watch out for chemical disinfectants such as benzalkonium chloride, which has been found to compromise fertility in animal studies. Safer options include alcohol and vinegar. Fragrance free dryer sheets and fabric softener can also contain potentially harmful chemicals, so I recommend using wool dryer balls.


    FOR GENERAL CLEANING AND LAUNDRY, MY FAVORITE BRANDS ARE:

    If you have older non-stick pans and baking trays, it is best to swap them for stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick ceramic. My favorite brands of non-stick cookware are:

    Non-Toxic Kitchen

    The main ingredients to look for in hair care products are fragrance and phthalates. It is best to look for a brand that specifically claims to be phthalate free. I have used Honest Shampoo and Conditioner for ten years and love their products. 

    Hair Care

    RECOMMENDED BRANDS INCLUDE:


      The main ingredients to look for in hair care products are fragrance and phthalates. It is best to look for a brand that specifically claims to be phthalate free. I have used Honest Shampoo and Conditioner for ten years and love their products. 

      Hair Care

      RECOMMENDED BRANDS INCLUDE:


        The main ingredients to look for in hair care products are fragrance and phthalates. It is best to look for a brand that specifically claims to be phthalate free. I have used Honest Shampoo and Conditioner for ten years and love their products. 

        Hair Care

        RECOMMENDED BRANDS INCLUDE:


          Glass food storage containers are essential for a non-toxic kitchen. My favorite brands are:

          For more detailed recommendations, see my guide to a non-toxic kitchen

          Baby Care 

          Babies readily absorb chemicals through their delicate skin. Fortunately there has been a major industry shift toward safer ingredients in products designed for babies and many brands are now EWG verified.   For specific product recommendations, see my posts on: