Non-Toxic
Get to Know the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Got apple cider vinegar? This multipurpose kitchen staple has a myriad of uses, from aiding in digestion to adding flavor to your favorite homemade salad dressing. What makes apple cider vinegar different from, say, balsamic vinegar or white vinegar? Does apple cider vinegar really contain as many health benefits as people say? Read on to ...
Your Pots & Pans Could Be Toxic. Caraway Wants to Change That
When was the last time you took a good look at your pots and pans? We’re not just talking about scratches—we mean the actual materials used to make that kitchenware. If you’re drawing a blank, not to worry. Jordan Nathan, founder and CEO of Caraway, is here to help. In today’s Dining In feature, Nathan ...
6 Ways to Support Your Immune System + Minimize Germs
Building up a strong immune system is always top of mind during cold and flu season—but even more so this year with the rise of COVID-19 infections. While there are supplements you can take and disinfecting cleaning products you can buy, the most effective ways to bolster immunity are through simple, daily habits. Below, we ...
Disinfecting Cleaning Supplies: What We’re Stocking Up On
With recent concerns around the rise in COVID-19 cases, we’re taking extra care to keep our immune systems in top shape and making sure to regularly disinfect our surroundings.
Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products, Tips, and DIY Recipes
We take time to ensure our food is free of preservatives, chemicals, and additives, but is it really necessary to do the same with our household cleaners? The truth is, many cleaning products on the market include harmful chemicals, which is why non-toxic products are a great option for maintaining a clean, healthy home. And ...
5 Surprising Reasons Your Kitchen Is Making You Gain Weight
April is here—and if you haven’t already jumped into spring cleaning mode (what, you decided to sleep in this weekend instead?), now’s the time to give the busiest room in your home a facelift.
Healthy Obsession: A Good Night’s Rest Starts With This $12 Product
Ever wonder why you sleep better at hotels? Sure, it may have something to do with the fact that you’re on vacation. But there’s another secret weapon ushering you into dreamland—and it’s not the piece of chocolate on your pillow.
Healthy Obsession: Toxin-Free Tampons Solve This Big Period Problem
Ask anyone who’s met her monthly visitor, and she’ll tell you straight up: As necessary as tampons are, they can be seriously scary. And these days, the toxic shock syndrome horror stories are spreading like wildfire, making women question whether they should switch to pads after all.
This One Product Will Make You Look More Youthful Than Ever
What do Audrey Hepburn, Grace Jones, and Cara Delevingne all have in common? Aside from being timeless beauties of their respective generations, each have a certain defining feature that gave them an unforgettable, fresh-faced look.
Guide to Our Best Natural Hair Products
Every now and then you might get lost in the eye-catching graphics and clever copy on shampoo and conditioner bottles promising the shiniest, healthiest hair ever. Guess what? They’re meant to distract from the ingredients list.
Why It’s Time to Break Up With Your Antiperspirant
Proponents of all-natural deodorant have long been making a pretty big stink (pun intended) about the potential health risks associated with conventional deodorants and antiperspirants.
Healthy Obsession: Non-toxic, Cruelty-Free Nail Polish That’s Safe for Kids
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home…and gave herself a mani-pedi. And that second little piggy had a lot of fun!
Is Your Drinking Water Really Clean? Here’s The Only Way You Can Be Sure
With labels describing the “crisp, refreshing taste” and “pristine” quality “free from human touch,” some of the artisan water brands out there sound more like a bartender’s specialty than plain old H2O.
Eliminate Acne With This Simple 2-Ingredient Spot Treatment
It seems like breakouts know the perfect (ahem, worst) time to hit.
Kitchen Hack: Why Parchment Paper is a Cook’s Best Friend
The battle for most versatile kitchen supply has a few formidable contenders.
Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide in Every Room of Your Home
Sure, we all know how it disinfects (and stings!) cuts and scrapes. But that’s barely even scratching the surface of what this miracle-in-a-bottle is capable of. Here’s why we’re stashing a bottle of non-toxic, super versatile hydrogen peroxide in every room of the house.
Banish Bleach: Whiten Everything From Tiles To Teeth the Natural Way
For generations, it’s been bleach to the rescue. Anytime dingy white sheets need brightening, or porcelain needs polishing, this whitening agent has been a go-to staple in just about every household from coast to coast.
Thrive Tries It: Does Washing Your Face With Oil Cure Acne?
Three different types of oil. Two washcloths. A bowl of steaming hot water. I looked at my face in the mirror, took a deep breath, dipped my fingers into the oil combination, and began to rub it into my pores.
The Easy Way to Get Your Kids to Say, ‘Bring On Back-To-School!’
It’s been two glorious months of pool-splashing, popsicle-eating fun in the sun. But in few short weeks, kids will be lining up at the bus stop and saying goodbye to summer. And let’s face it—for most kids, transitioning back to school is bittersweet. Sure, they’re excited to reunite with their buddies in a storm of ...
Why There’s No Reason To Be Afraid of ‘Killer Kale’
It’s not contaminated kale that you need to be wary of…it’s the toxic soil that’s leeching chemicals into the food we’re trying to grow.
Choosing Non-Toxic Produce
Though the term “conventional farming” might evoke images of an idyllic farm with a red barn and cows happily munching on wild pastures, modern conventional farming means nothing of the kind. Sadly, conventional farming today is intended to maximize profits through the use of GMOs, pesticides and other questionable tactics.
3 Detoxing Baths To Refresh Your Body
One of the greatest joys of a busy life has to be a long soak in a bath. A homemade detoxing bath magnifies this pleasure even more.
Ingredient of the Moment: Bentonite Clay
For millennia, cultures have revered the earth as the great healer, the source of all the substances humans need to survive.