You can't escape it these days.... the doomsday "everything is toxic" echo chamber that the health & wellness space has become.
Everywhere you turn, you'll hear Instagram influencers, crunchy moms at the grocery store, and health bloggers talk about their non toxic lifestyle and why its so important. You'll hear the morbid outlook about how toxins are everywhere, our food is poisoned and tainted, heck even our water is full of stuff we shouldn't be consuming.
And we're not here to tell you its not true or you shouldn't care. YOU SHOULD. It is critical to prioritize healthy choices for your well being.
.... but what's actually more toxic? The toxic products, or the obsession with perfectionism driving you to the brink of insanity?
We'd argue the latter. Because no one is perfect - and a healthy lifestyle isn't about perfection, its about intention and consistency.
See, at Roots Pharm we believe in balance.
To us, living a non toxic lifestyle doesn't mean obsessing over every ingredient on every label and spending top dollar on the fanciest air and water filtration systems.
It means intentionality, it means...
- Prioritizing fueling your body with whole foods and focusing on essential nutrients
- Choosing products for your home and body made with safe ingredients from brands you trust
- Cultivating moments for presence and a slower pace among the hussle and bustle of daily life
If you're starting to detox your lifestyle, don't get overwhelmed.
There will always be the doomsday bloggers and the crunchy lady down the street making you feel like the sky is falling.
RELAX! Take your journey one a step at a time. Small choices make a big impact, so lets choose with intention.
Think this way: start with the heavy hitters..... what do you use every day on your body & in your home?
What you put on your skin gets directly absorbed by your system & impacts your well being. And what you use in your home impacts the air you breathe every day. So start there. Check labels, toss out what's questionable, research a few DIY swaps or trusted brands, and swap one item at a time.
A few suggestions to get you started....
- Cleaning products: lookup a "do it yourself" vinegar + essential oil all purpose cleaner and toss the Clorox and AJAX
- Hair care: your ingredient list shouldn't look like a novel. Swap to our Shampoo & Conditioner Bars. Simple, easy to understand ingredients that work. We've made it easy for you to swap.
- Candles: for the love of god, don't buy anything with "fragrance". Opt for natural beeswax candles and essential oils only.
- Skin care: go back to basics, your skin doesn't need so much "stuff"... our Activated Charcoal Skin Cleaner followed by Witch Hazel to tone and Marula Oil to moisturize is all you need.
- Lotion: toss the junk! Make your own with natural oils (recipes are all over the internet!) Think shea butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, etc.
As you make these small swaps, you'll get the hang of it. You'll be in the "less is more" mindset. Cleaner choices will come naturally. You'll know what to toss and what to avoid.
We promise, its not as bad as it seems. Don't let fear rule you. Just start to make a few better choices here and there, and in a year you'll be amazed at how much your lifestyle has transfomed.
Wishing you the best on your journey!
With Love - Caroline, Founder of Roots Pharm
