Every day, we are faced with so many different toxins. From the moment you wake up and wash your hair, apply your sunscreen, put on your crisp white shirt with dry-cleaning chemical residue, to the pollution outdoors on your daily commute. We found a great image on Pinerest that will give you a visual of the chemicals an average woman is exposed to before leaving her house in the morning… Click Here.
To help reduce your exposure to everyday toxins, we would like to share our top 3 tips that require no effort!
1. Ditch your coffee cup lid
When your almond latte passes through the lid, it draws out the BPA. This is due to the acidic nature of the coffee and the heat of the drink. Sarah Wilson has done a full article on it. Read more… The very informative Low Tox Life have also done a great piece on the health risks of the coffee cup lid.
2. Go perfume free
Save your fragrances for a special occasion. TIME have investigated the effects of perfumes and fragrances. It can cause everything from sneezing to disrupting your endocrine system. Their article also includes another investigation (one of many we have since discovered) suggesting that beauty products may trigger early menopause. When you do wear your perfume, spray a small amount in front of you and walk through the mist holding your breath. Do not apply directly to your skin.
3. Only use stainless steel or glass water bottles
Our article “Why BPA free is not risk free” should be enough to convince you to switch to glass or stainless steel water vessels. This should also be carried across to your tupperware. A glass water bottle is the perfect gift for family and friends. We have a great range on offer at our upcoming Pop Up Shop.