Ditch & Switch - Toxic Personal Care Product Alternatives

EPISODE 022: Ditch & Switch - Toxic Personal Care Product Alternatives
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In this episode of the Sparkling Life Coach Podcast, listeners are guided through understanding the potential health risks of harmful chemicals in everyday personal care products and the practical steps to reduce exposure to toxins, the importance of identifying harmful ingredients, which can disrupt hormones and contribute to serious health issues. And, the benefits of switching to cleaner alternatives.

Listen in and learn how to take small, intentional steps towards detoxifying your personal care routines for a healthier lifestyle.
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Chapters

• 0:00 Are You Exposed to Harmful Chemicals
• 1:56 Understanding Toxins in Personal Care Products
• 3:18 The Impact of Toxic Products
• 4:29 Shocking Statistics and Facts About Toxins
• 7:11 Identifying Toxins in Your Daily Routine
• 10:28 Ditch and Switch: Making Intentional Swaps
• 15:15 Supporting Your Body's Natural Detox Process
• 18:34 Take Control of Your Health

Transcript

Ditch & Switch - Toxic Personal Care Product Alternatives

Is your daily routine exposing you to harmful chemicals without you even realizing it? Could the ingredients in your personal care products be harming your health? What if your favorite products were doing more harm than good? Stay tuned and find out how to detox your daily routine. Welcome to the Sparkling Life Coach Podcast.

Hello, Sparkling One, I'm Dee Diaz, your host and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and I'm so excited to have you here with me today. Thank you for choosing to spend this time with me. Before we jump into today's topic, I want to quickly introduce the Sparkling Life Coach Podcast to any new listeners.

This podcast is all about helping you live an energized, vibrant, and of course, a sparkling life. We discuss holistic wellness topics, everything that impacts your health and wellness, from nutrition and mindset to the everyday routines that we often overlook, but makes a huge difference. So today we're going to tackle something that might make you rethink your daily routine in a big way.

That's reducing toxicity in our personal care products. Yep, that stuff we put on our skin, our hair, and our teeth every single day could be sneaking harmful chemicals into our bodies without us even realizing it. But don't worry, by the end of this episode, you'll feel empowered and you'll know how to take control of what you expose your body to, starting today. 

What’s a Toxin?

But first, let's take a step back. If you were able to listen to my last episode, we talked about what exactly a toxin is, how to reduce toxins aromatically, and the importance of removing toxins from our cleaning products. But let's review. A toxin is any substance that places unnecessary stress on your body. This includes chemicals found in your personal care products. Things like parabens, phthalates, and sulfates. 

Why Toxicity Matters

These chemicals have been linked to everything from hormone disruption to cancer. So, toxicity really matters. Let me tell you a quick story. Several years ago, I was constantly feeling fatigued. I had headaches out of nowhere, my skin was breaking out like crazy, and I had issues with my respiratory system. I thought it was stress, or maybe diet, but as I dug deeper, I found that the products I was using daily, everything from my shampoo to my face cream, toothpaste, and soap, were loaded with harmful chemicals.

When I realized this, it was a total wake-up call. So I started researching cleaner alternatives and made the switch. And I can tell you firsthand that my energy came back. My skin cleared up. My breathing issues improved and I felt so much better. My body was no longer battling the toxic overload it was dealing with every day.

So the good news is you have control over what you put on your skin and into your body. 

The Reality of Toxins in Personal Care Products 

So, let's start with a mind-blowing statistic. Did you know that an American woman uses an average of 12 personal care products that contain 168 different chemicals every single day? That's a lot for our bodies to handle, right?

Now think about this. Your skin absorbs up to 60 percent of what you put on it. That's right. 60 percent of those chemicals could be making their way into your bloodstream. And trust me, most of them are not good for you. It's a little overwhelming when you start thinking about it. And it's not just women.

Men and children are also exposed to toxins from shampoos, lotions, sunscreens, deodorants, you name it. The big issue here is that many of these chemicals can disrupt your hormones, irritate your skin, and over time even contribute to more serious health concerns like reproductive harm and cancer. But don't panic - we're not here to live in fear. We're here to take charge. 

The Importance of Reducing Your Toxic Load 

Managing your toxic load is key to overall health. Now, our amazing bodies are designed to handle a certain amount of toxins. We have a built in detoxification system that works every day through our liver, our kidneys, and our skin. But when we overload our bodies with too many toxins, they start to take a toll on our health.

You might feel more tired, get sick more often, or develop skin issues. And in my case, my body was already in a weakened state, so it was urgent that I course correct. Think of it this way. Your body is like a cup. Every day, we're adding to that cup with the products we use, the air we breathe, the food we eat.

When that cup overflows, that's when we start experiencing the negative effects. And here's the thing, you can empty your cup by reducing exposure and supporting your body's natural detox processes. So, I'm going to share with you three practical steps that you can incorporate into your life starting today. 

STEP 1:  Identifying Common Toxins: Breaking It Down 

Now, if you're like me, when I first heard about toxins in personal care products, I thought, okay, but where do I even start? The first step is identifying the toxins. To identify toxins in your personal care routine, just think about the products you use every day. Soap, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, sun care, moisturizer, makeup and perfume, that sort of thing.

Start by grabbing those bottles or tubes and checking those labels. Do you see ingredients you can't pronounce? That's usually a sign they might not be the best for you. You might see ingredients like parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or synthetic fragrances. All of these can be harmful over time. For example, parabens, which are often found in lotions and creams, have been linked to hormone disruption.

And phthalates, frequently present in fragrances can impact your reproductive system. You might even find formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen, in some nail polishes and hair straighteners. Crazy, right? Is there a warning label? Like, have you noticed your toothpaste tube says DO NOT SWALLOW and has directions to contact poison control if you do? Um, what's up with that? Then, should it be in our mouth, on our teeth, or in our children's mouths? I don't think so. Do you? Here's a crazy fact. While more than 40 countries, like the European Union, have banned over 1, 400 toxic chemicals in personal care products, the U.S., yeah, they've only banned nine. 9. Toxic chemicals versus 1, 400. That's a huge gap. According to the EWG, the Environmental Working Group, "exposure to some chemicals used in cosmetics and other personal care products has been linked to serious health problems including cancer and reproductive harm". When I realized this, it was a total wake-up call for me, and I started researching cleaner alternatives.

 So, check out your personal care products and tally up how many toxic chemicals are bombarding your body on a daily basis. You may be unpleasantly surprised. It's time to take control of what we're putting on and in our bodies. 

STEP 2: Reducing Toxic Load: Simple Changes That Matter Okay, so now that we know what to look for, let's move on to Step Two and talk about how to start reducing your toxic load. It's all about making intentional swaps, what I like to call Ditch and Switch. 

Now, by that, I don't mean that you have to throw out everything in your bathroom cabinet right this second. If you can, great. But if it's not in the budget, Then over time, start replacing the toxic products you're currently using with clean, natural alternatives. That's what I did. I started researching cleaner alternatives and made the switch. One of the biggest things I've learned in my own journey is that you don't have to make all the changes all at once, especially if you're on a tight budget. It's all about small, intentional shifts. For example, when I started, I ditched my regular deodorant, which was packed with aluminum, and switched to a natural one. And my toothpaste, that warning label on the tube, yeah, that shocked me. So that was one of the first things to go.

When I checked my old face moisturizer, I found something called methylparaben. I looked it up and discovered it's linked to endocrine disruption, which can totally mess with your hormones. After that,it was a no brainer to make the switch to a clean alternative that used natural ingredients like aloe and essential oils.

These were small steps, but over time, it made a big difference. Cause my body is no longer battling the toxic overload it was dealing with every day. 

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Now, for those of you who love a good DIY, check out the link in the show notes for the episode eBook, which will include some great do it yourself recipes for personal care products, like a simple DIY clay mask using bentonite clay and essential oils of Lavender and Frankincense. It's an easy and affordable way to detox your skin and give yourself a little spa moment.

But for the rest of us who don't have time for that, I want to share with you some amazing doTERRA personal care products that I personally love that not only work well, but help lower your toxic exposure. One of my favorites is the doTERRA Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Strengthening Bars. These are not your typical bottled shampoos.

They're bars that reduce packaging waste and are packed with clean ingredients that nourish your hair without harmful chemicals. They're free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicones, and synthetic fragrances and dyes, and they're safe for color-treated hair, no matter your hair type. Plus, they're environmentally friendly, they're sustainably and ethically sourced, and each bar saves nearly 13.

6 ounces of water. And since they come in a bar form, they require less packaging, which reduces shipping impact. Plus, it makes it great for traveling, so you'll have no problem in the TSA line. Then, there's the doTERRA Sun Care line. If you're like me, you love soaking up the sunshine. But regular sunscreens can be full of toxins.

However, doTERRA's sun care line is reef safe, cruelty free, and doesn't contain harsh chemicals like oxybenzone. Plus, they use non nano zinc oxide, which is a safe natural mineral sunscreen. So you can enjoy your time outdoors knowing you're protected with broad spectrum SPF 30 protection, aloe vera, vitamin E and other nourishing natural ingredients. And don't forget doTERRA's skincare lines. I love all three of them. They're made with natural ingredients that leave your skin glowing without piling on the toxins. For example, their skincare collections use natural ingredients, emollients, plant extracts, and essential oils to nourish and hydrate skin, reducing visible signs of aging. 

STEP 3: Support Your Body’s Detox Process 

Now, the final step, Step Three, is to support your body's natural detox process. Remember, your body wants to detox. It just needs a little help sometimes. And that's where lifestyle comes in. Eating a nutrient-dense diet, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep are all key to helping your body eliminate toxins.

One of my favorite ways to support detox is by using doTERRA's Lifelong Vitality Pack, what we call LLV. It's an amazing whole-food supplement pack that provides essential nutrients your body needs to support healthy detoxification and overall wellness. This is super important because as your body works to remove the chemicals it encounters daily, it uses up more of certain nutrients like copper, iron, zinc, and magnesium.

When you consume the right amount of vitamins and minerals, your body reaps specific benefits. But when certain nutrients are missing, your body can't function properly. And the Lifelong Vitality Pack was created with this in mind. So each supplement was carefully crafted to support optimal health.

When you're giving your body the right vitamins and minerals, it's better equipped to filter out the bad stuff. All of these products are about supporting your body's natural detox process from the inside out. So, we talked about how toxins sneak their way into our personal care routines, and why it's so important to ditch and switch and make those simple swaps, right? And how we can support our body's natural detox process. 

Call to Action & Free eBook 

So now it's your turn. Please tell us where you'll start. What are you planning to ditch and switch first? Is it your hair care, sun care, or skincare? Are you ready to start on the whole-food supplements, or is it something else? Let us know via text or email, or if you're watching this on YouTube, please leave us your comments below.

We'd love to hear from you. Also, don't forget to check out the show notes for the link to your free episode eBook, where you'll find a downloadable guide to get you started on detoxifying your personal care routine. It's packed with tips, recipes, and my favorite product recommendations. And if you'd like to try any of the products mentioned in this episode, I'll leave you my affiliate link in the show notes that'll unlock 25 percent off all products for the next year with no obligation.

The best part is that you can buy these products separately or bundle them however you'd like. So why not take the leap toward a healthier less toxic lifestyle?

Okay, Sparkling One, I hope this episode has inspired you to take control of your health by reducing your toxic load. Remember, it's not about being perfect, it's about making small intentional changes that add up over time. You have the power to create positive change in your life for yourself and your family.

And that includes reducing your toxic load. You've already taken the first step by educating yourself, so keep going. And don't forget, you don't have to do this alone. You have Team Sparkling Life and our community. We strive to educate you about natural, holistic solutions, whether it's through our classes, podcast, YouTube videos, or social media channels, you'll find support and education to help guide you.

We've got you covered every step of the way with as much or as little support as you need. And if you have any questions or need help choosing the right products, don't hesitate to contact me at Podcast@SparklingLifeCoach.com. If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to subscribe to the Sparkling Life Coach podcast so you never miss an episode.

And I'd like for you to share it with someone who might benefit. Why not text a link to this episode to at least one person on your favorite list today? Thanks bunches for tuning in and stay tuned for our next episode in this wellness lifestyle series where we'll discuss the next level of the pyramid which is Informed Self Care. 

Until next time Sparkle on and Don't Forget to Sprinkle a Little Sparkle Everywhere You Go.

Ciao! 

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