4 everyday items bringing toxins into your home!
Let's talk toxins (and why your family deserves better).
We’ve all been there—trying to do our best to keep our homes clean and our kids healthy, but somehow, we end up with cabinets full of products we can barely pronounce. Funny thing is, the very stuff we use to "clean up" might actually be the reason we feel off—physically and mentally. That’s exactly what I discovered when my youngest son was diagnosed with ADHD. I dove headfirst into the world of toxins, hormones, and emotions, realizing how many things in our home were messing with our bodies, especially his.
The truth is, toxins are sneaky little things that affect way more than just allergies or a bad smell. They mess with your hormones, your emotions, and even your immune system—yep, that’s the whole cascade of chaos I dealt with. I knew something had to change.
That's when I found pure essential oils, and let me tell you—life got so much easier once I ditched the toxic stuff. Not only do they help us clean up (without me choking on fumes!), but they also keep our bodies in balance. It’s like a little detox spa in a bottle. And because doTERRA’s oils are 100% pure and third-party tested, I never worry about what I’m putting on or around my family. You don’t have to guess if they’re working—they just do!
I’ll be sharing more on how to kick toxins to the curb—whether it’s cleaning supplies, skincare, or even the cookware you’re using. Trust me, it’s easier than you think, and your family will thank you for it. Follow me on Instagram for more tips, because once you start this journey, there’s no going back to that toxic stuff!
Four Places Toxins Are Hiding In Your Home
#1 - Cleaning Products
Many of the products you use to keep your home safe and clean actually expose you and your family to additional synthetic toxins. If you feel like you’re choking on the smell of chemicals after cleaning the bathroom or kitchen, there are likely powerful toxins in the cleaning products you’ve just used. Common items like multipurpose sprays, laundry detergents, and even soaps frequently contain questionable ingredients.
Instead of settling for toxic cleaning supplies, try a more natural approach. For example, distilled water, vinegar, and a few drops of Lemon in a bottle create a fantastically effective multipurpose spray.
You can also use products like Purify—a blend of Lemon, Siberian Fir, Citronella, Lime, and Tea Tree essential oils—for multiple applications in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and other household areas.
Whether you’re making your own cleaning agents or switching to more natural alternatives, you’ll know you’re keeping your space clean.
Cleaning revolutionized: dōTERRA adōbe Line:
abōde™ Multi-Purpose Surface Cleaner Concentrate
abōde™ Laundry Pods
abōde Dish Soap
abōde 15ml Refreshing Blend Essential Oil
#2 - Personal Care Items
Makeup, shampoo and conditioner, skincare products—so many personal care items contain toxins. Take a closer look at the products you use in your daily routine. Pay attention to the kinds of ingredients you’re putting on and in your body. It may be time to ditch some of your old standby products and opt for something more natural.
Since 2009, 595 cosmetics manufacturers have reported using 88 chemicals, in more than 73,000 products, that have been linked to cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
Many of these chemicals should be banned from cosmetics, as proposed in California Assembly Bill 2762, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act. Among the toxic chemicals that should be banned are:
Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.
Paraformaldehyde, a type of formaldehyde.
Methylene glycol, a type of formaldehyde.
Quaternium 15, which releases formaldehyde.
Mercury, which can damage the kidneys and nervous system.
Dibutyl and diethylhexyl phthalates, which disrupt hormones and damage the reproductive system.
Isobutyl and isopropyl parabens, which disrupt hormones and harm the reproductive system.
The long-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS, which have been linked to cancer.
M- and o-phenylenediamine, used in hair dyes, irritate and sensitize the skin, damage DNA, and can cause cancer.
You will not find any of these ingredients in any of dōTERRA’s products. Extra special attention is given to the development of every personal care product. doTERRA strives for both quality and purity when it comes to essential oils as well as ingredients.
dōTERRA has plenty of options to help you switch out your old products for new, improved ones. If your daily hygiene routine is adding to the toxins in your daily life, consider which products you might exchange to lower your toxic load:
Hair Care Trio
On Guard® Natural Whitening Toothpaste
Veráge® Skin Care Collection
Natural Deodorant infused with Balance® Essential Oil
Correct-X® Essential Ointment
#3 - Cookware
Though nonstick cookware is convenient for after-dinner cleaning, many popular cookware items in your home likely use a coating that contains synthetic chemicals. Even more alarming, it’s possible for these chemicals to get into your food during the cooking process. So what’s the solution? Trade out nonstick cookware for safer options, like stainless steel or cast iron. And though they can be delicate and pricier, ceramic and enamel cookware are also safe options—well worth the investment.
My cast iron pans are inexpensive and my favorite to cook with! Here are Amazon links to the two sizes I use most:
ESSENTIAL OIL INFUSED RECIPES FOR AUTUMN!
As we work to clear out toxins in our home, I always like to add hard working recipes to help our immune systems stay strong! The following are some of my favorites, and can also be used year round. Please message me with your favorites - I love hearing from you.❤️
1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 large eggs
¼ cup cocoa powder
⅔ cup honey
⅓ cup coconut oil
½ teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2-4 drops doTERRA Peppermint oil
¾ cup chocolate chips, divided
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour batter into large bowl and stir in ½ cup chocolate chips.
Pour into greased 8x8-inch pan and top with ¼ cup chocolate chips.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
1 ½ cups almond milk
½ cup canned pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 drop doTERRA Clove essential oil
1 drop doTERRA Cinnamon Bark essential oil
2 drops doTERRA Madagascar Vanilla essential oil
pinch of sea salt, optional
2-3 ounces roughly chopped white or dark chocolate
INSTRUCTIONS
In small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, pumpkin, and spices.
Stir constantly until just simmering.
Remove from heat and add chocolate; reserve some for garnish.
Just before serving, top each mug with whipped cream, white chocolate shavings, and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice or powdered cinnamon. Serve immediately.
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