Are you looking for ways to reduce waste on laundry day? Over the last few years, I have made simple swaps to eliminate all single-use plastic from my laundry room. Read on for easy tips for zero-waste laundry days.
Dirty dozen ingredients to avoid in cosmetics
Following my cancer diagnosis in 2011, I started to pay a lot more attention to the personal care and cosmetic products I was using. Today’s post looks at the dirty dozen ingredients to avoid in cosmetics. Plus, you’ll find tips on how to reduce your exposure, and some examples of clean cosmetic brands.
Finding an aluminum-free deodorant that really works
There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to make you keenly aware of what you’re putting on and in your body. After hearing of a possible link between breast cancer and antiperspirants containing aluminum, I started to look for aluminum-free deodorant options. Today’s post is an unbiased review of several brands that I’ve found to be effective. As an added bonus, there are even a few plastic-free options.
The stinky truth – I tried several brands before I found one that worked.
Easy low-cost and low-waste skin care routine
Skin care is big business, with the global skin care market estimated at close to $200 Billion USD in 2025. The beauty industry also generates billions of pieces of plastic packaging every year—most of it non-recyclable. If you want to develop a low-waste skin care routine that will be kind to the planet and save you hundreds of dollars a year, you’re in the right place!
Easy 20-minute home pedicure + DIY foot scrub
A salon pedicure is a little luxury that many of us indulge in. But have you considered the environmental impact of a visit to the nail salon? Read on to find out why I switched to home pedicures. Plus, a 20-minute home pedicure routine and DIY foot scrub recipe to let you enjoy some convenient and low-cost pampering.
The search for natural makeup with less packaging
When I was young, I remember my mother and grandmother using refillable compacts for their face powder. I thought it was so glamorous. Over the years, as our society fell in love with throwaway, these refillable compacts gave way to disposable plastic compacts. In my quest to reduce waste, I found a Canadian gem!
Helpful tips for chemical-free cleaning
Some people love cleaning, claiming it has some sort of therapeutic effect. I am not one of those people. In fact, to say I don’t enjoy cleaning is definitely an understatement. However, since it’s a necessary evil, I’d rather not make the chore worse by exposing myself to toxic chemicals. Read on for helpful tips for chemical-free cleaning
Easy 3-ingredient DIY face powder
Although I’m not a big fan of DIY beauty products, some are so simple and easy, and can actually save you a lot of money. I’ve mentioned previously how I use coconut oil as a natural low-cost facial moisturizer, and for a variety of other skin and personal care uses. Today I’m sharing my easy 3-ingredient DIY face powder.