Recommendations for natural products

[Cmat]

Hi,

I'm trying to reduce my exposure to toxic products/endocrine disrupters so have stopped using plastic bottles, added a filter to my shower, started using faith in nature shampoos, and made my own vinegar based concoction for cleaning the house! I wondered if anyone had any recommendations for non toxic :

-Dishwasher tabs (or failing that washing up liquid!)

-Face make up (foundation). I tried benecos and it was sticky and horrible, causing immediate break outs!

Any other product recommendations or recipes for household and cosmetic goods without bpa, phthalates, fragrance, PEG etc would also be appreciated.

Thanks

[Sausage_Dog]

Ecover do a good range of eco friendly household products and they are usually available in supermarkets.

I like Jason tea tree shower gel and aloe vera lotion. Found them great for my sensitive skin

[Cmat in reply to Sausage_Dog]

Thanks Sausage dog! I've just been to Lanzarote I should have got some aloe Vera- was for sale eveywhere!

[stig5882]

Have a look here eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic...

[Cmat in reply to stig5882]

Fab thanks! Nellie's dishwasher powder could be a good one to try.

Some good recipes there too. My vinegar cleaning solution has sent my partner into coughing fits so may have to dilute even more or try another option! Found a recipe that included citrus peel to take off the vinegar edge but it's still affecting him so will look at other options.

[richar03]

Hi - I'm trying to do this too. I've been using Surcare washing up liquid and clothes detergent and Ecover fabric conditioner, all fragrance free. I've also recently found the 'Pure' toiletries range in Waitrose which is much cheaper than Faith in Nature etc and fragrance free, no sulphates etc.

I am finding makeup a struggle. I'm using an Origins mascara, Dr Hauschka lipstick and bare minerals foundation, which all seem a bit better but not perfect. I'm not ready yet to go bare faced for my health - let me know if you find anything good please!

I bought some good bpa tupperware in tkmaxx recently. Always use a bpa free travel mug as I believe the plastic cups / lids in coffee shops are a no-no.

Lastly I've given up chemical sunscreen and just use mineral ones now - lovely deathly white sheen!!

Good luck!

[Cmat in reply to richar03]

Thanks. I didn't realise surcare did clothes washing stuff too- will look out for it.

The lipstick and eye make up I use is Ere Perez - has been really good but is expensive so that was my xmas present! It seems Australia is further ahead with organic makeup than we are- will look for bare minerals though. I found some great organic sun screen by 'green people' and recommend that if you ever want a change. I don't think you can get a healthy version of anti mosquito spray though so last holiday I was bitten all over!!

Thanks for the tip re Waitrose, will def buy some when my faith in nature run out.

[richar03 in reply to Cmat]

Great....thanks for those tips, I'll check them out. Best of luck with it all.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Fluoride free toothpaste is worth considering too.

[Cmat in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks SlowDragon, yes I use Kingfisher mint fluoride free and no problems so far. Although their fluoride version is v similar packaging and I bought it once by mistake!

[Marz]

biggreensmile.com/promotion...

Some helpful products - and you can sign up for their Newsletter

[Cmat in reply to Marz]

Thanks Marz, have signed up! Always good to save a few pennies as much as I like to support my local healthstore it's all so costly. Have you found anywhere for discounted supplements?

[Marz in reply to Cmat]

I live in Crete so buy on-line as the ones here are expensive. Amazon is a good place to start looking. I feel the better quality ones are more expensive - cheap ones have less active ingredients in many cases ....

[Cmat in reply to Marz]

Thanks Marz

[Hidden]

Having run our of dishwasher tablets I ran a wash with no tablets and much to my surprise it came out perfect.

Might be worth a try.

There is also a ball my daughter got from Austraila for clothes washing, you use no powder or fabric conditioner. I find It excellent, but only when clothes can be hung outside.

Good luck

[Cmat in reply to Hidden]

Wow that's a really good tip, thanks! I can imagine that working well if you switch it on quite soon after filling it.

[HLAB35]

Organic Rosehip Oil for face - start off sparing and work up to the right amount / frequency. It is particularly good for acne breakouts, dry patches and dermatitis.. my skin gets worse during winter and this oil's very good.

[Cmat in reply to HLAB35]

Thank you, hadn't heard of that. My skin is combination and have found 'Bella B' foaming face wash the best so far- only use a tiny bit though at night. In general for hand washing I just rely on hot water and try to avoid products as much as poss, but can see how oils can bring some protection to the skin too.

[Cmat]

Thanks. I have got some of the new ceramic coated pans as alternative to non stick. As far as you know are these safe?

[helvella]

And I keep asking you for any information whatsoever about this radiation you have posted about.

What sort of raditaion is it?

What temperature does it get emitted at?

If what you assert has some basis in reality, we need to know more. As you are the only person I have seen post about it, you are the only person I know to ask.

[helvella]

There is loads about aluminium poisoning.

That was not what I asked about. I asked specifically about this unidentified radiation you tell us about. I certainly have found nothing which corresponds to your description in any way.

Please let us know more. If it is so important, isn't it only fair to help us all avoid it? We need to understand in order to avoid.

Perhpas we all need to put our tin foil[1] hats on to prectect ourselves from this radiation?

[ [1] Tin foil being a colloquial term for aluminium foil. ]

[Serendipitious]

Hidden can you recommend a good cast iron frying pan? Or anybody else for that matter? I want to stop using a non stick pan. I've actually also got a Green Pan. Is that any good?

[Serendipitious]

Its similar to this: amazon.co.uk/GreenPan-1-Pie...

Apparently contains no PFOA, Lead or Cadmium. I've just ordered a Lodge cast iron griddle pan from Amazon.

[Serendipitious]

Oh no I had no idea 😫 hopefully my cast iron pan will arrive soon. Thanks for the heads up Hidden .

[Cmat]

Sainsbury's sometimes do offers on their cast iron ones too so will keep a look out. Have stopped using aluminium foil anyway as that's so bad for you. I've been struggling to find the 'bpa free' cans all the experts talk about eg for tinned salmon, but I guess these are aluminium based too anyway? Do you avoid all tinned food?