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One hour of scented candle burning can be the equivalent of smoking a single cigarette (yep, I never knew this either until recently and it’s for good reason).

Most store bought candles are made from paraffin, a petroleum by product which is chemically bleached before it’s made into wax and then into a candle. Burning paraffin wax candles emits highly toxic benzene and toluene, which are both known human carcinogens (cancer causing).

Many commercial candles are scented with synthetic fragrance and when burnt this releases soot and hormone disrupting fumes into the air, contributing to poor air quality inside the home.

Synthetic fragrances used to scent candles commonly include acetone, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, ethanol, ethyl acetate and methylene chloride. The EPA studied the above listed ingredients and deemed them all potentially hazardous chemicals.

I know this might come as a shock to some but here’s a solution: use a diffuser and pick a different scent each day, problem solved

Let’s make going low tox easy

Watch along as I show exactly how to switch out toxic products for low tox, safe ones (catch me on my stories next week!)

It really is as easy as that, just switching as you go - it doesn’t happen overnight, just like going to the gym for one day ain’t giving you abs

Same goes for going low tox … it’s a gradual process, but one that’s amazing and provides peace of mind for you and your whole family

If lockdown and COVID tells us anything, it’s that our health is crucial and it’s not something to compromise on

FACT: inside our home has become the most unhealthy place because of toxic chemicals lurking in our everyday products including cleaning sprays, candles, air fresheners, bleach, shampoo and conditioners, deodorants, toothpaste, hair spray, dishwashing tablets, dish soap, hand soaps, moisturisers, perfumes and more

Going low tox isn’t just about you, it’s about your family, your partner, your babies, your future babies, your pets and the environment

Start one step at a time - swipe to see some of the easy, low tox swaps I’m going to show you how to make right in your home with a few basic ingredients

I love having a little oily pouch that I can take on the go with my everyday essentials

I have so much peace of mind knowing I’m consciously reducing my toxic load

Now that I know better, I do better

I no longer spray myself with toxic perfume in the morning, instead I’m actively looking after my hormones (which is important because they play a huge role in our bodily functions such as reproduction, metabolism, sleep, growth and development etc)

My everyday essentials include:

- Progessence phyto plus and endoflex for hormone support
- Peppermint for a morning and arvo pick me up
- Digize for tummy support
- Valor for emotional support and natural perfume

What are your everyday non-negotiable essentials for your health?

Ps. Cute oily pouch from

Tyson and I are moving closer to the beach soon into an apartment we bought and we are beyond excited

Can’t wait for warmer days, endless swims, surfing for hours, longer daylight, chippies on the beach, sunrises and sunsets and just pure happiness doing what we love

I’m currently just riding the wave of life at the moment, working hard to reach my goals and staying well within my lane

Currently not letting anybody f*ck with my flow or energy

Just seven percent of cleaning products adequately disclose their ingredients…

EWG (Environmental Working Group) scientists spent 14 months reading product labels of common cleaning products

EWG’s key scientific findings:

- Some 53 percent of cleaning products assessed by EWG contain ingredients known to harm the lungs. About 22 percent contain chemicals reported to cause asthma to develop in otherwise healthy individuals

- Formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen, is sometimes used as a preservative or may be released by other preservatives in cleaning products

- The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a suspected human carcinogen, is a common contaminant of widely-used detergent chemicals

- Chloroform, a suspected human carcinogen, sometimes escapes in fumes released by products containing chlorine bleach

- Quaternary ammonium compounds (“quats”) like benzalkonium chloride, found in antibacterial spray cleaners and fabric softeners, can cause asthma

I cleaned my house today with just three low tox DIYS

Swipe to see how I go started

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If you want to reach your goals, you have to put things into action

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Get out of your head and get after your dreams

Going low tox isn’t hard if you do it the right way - follow these 3 simple steps and you’ll have a clean home in no time!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, I’m only a message away - get in touch and I’d be happy to help you create a plan so it’s a seamless and easy transition

What are you most keen to ditch and switch in your home first?

Phthalates

Synthetic chemicals that are used to manufacture plastic

In the past few years, researchers have linked phthalates to:

asthma
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
breast cancer
obesity
neurodevelopmental issues
behavioral issues
altered reproductive development
fertility issues

Would you spray this on your body everyday? Truth is, if you’re using generic spray perfume, then you are…

About 4,000 chemicals are currently used to scent products, but you won't find any of them listed on a label

I now use coconut or jojoba oil and essential oils to replace my old perfume

My fav blend I’m loving at the moment is envision and grapefruit, what’s your go to perfume blend?

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Handy essential oils to have in your tool kit

𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

This powerhouse is highly antiseptic and cell regenerating making it ideal for skin. It’s also great for calming and sleep

𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭

Peppy is great for tummy support and helping muscles as it has a cooling effect (panaway is also a winner for muscles!)

𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞

Another great antiseptic oil and is excellent for skin healing

𝐄𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐂

Both good respiratory care oils which help with breathing support

Which oil can you not live without? Mine would be lavender! Ps. Be sure to use as directed and dilute with carrier oil when required

Handy first aid essential oils to have in your tool kit

𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

This powerhouse is highly antiseptic and cell regenerating making it ideal for skin conditions or when your little one has a fall.
It’s also great for calming and sleep

𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭

Peppy is great for tummy support and helping muscles as it has a cooling effect (panaway is also a winner for muscles!)

𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞

Another great antiseptic oil and is excellent for skin healing

𝐄𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐂

Both good respiratory care oils which help to leave the airways clear for easier breathing

Which first aid oil can you not live without? Mine would be lavender!