02/05/2026
I get asked all the time what ânon-toxicâ products I actually use, and the answer is more nuanced than a yes/no ingredients list. Iâm intentional about what I put on my skin, but I donât believe in fear-based wellness. Context and individual tolerance matter, especially with sensitive or reactive skin. These are the products Iâve genuinely repurchased and feel good using.
đż Hair care (repair + regrowth)â¨Growing out damage + no bleach for over a year. These have helped with softness, thickness, and overall hair health.â¨â˘ Attitude Super Leaves shampoo + conditioner (EWG Verified, gentle, for dry/damaged hair)â¨â˘ Clean Journey clarifying shampoo (EWG Verified, tea tree + biotin, use occasionally for buildup)
đ§ Squalane Oil + Niacinamide Serum (my iN.gredients)â¨Simple, affordable staples.â¨â˘ Niacinamide (10%) + Zinc helps calm redness, irritation, and blemish-prone skin
⢠100% squalane (single ingredient) seals in moisture, soothes dryness, and even works well on hair
đ§´ Vanicream Cleanser + Moisturizerâ¨Huge for my MCAS/reactive skin. One of the most well-tolerated options for MCAS, histamine issues, eczema, perioral dermatitis, or very reactive skin. Yes, the ingredient list includes things people sometimes get freaked out about (like petrolatum or certain preservatives), but this is an important reminder: ânaturalâ isnât always better for compromised or reactive skin. Botanical extracts and essential oils can actually be more triggering for conditions like MCAS.
đ§ź Everyone Personal Careâ¨EWG Verified, affordable, long-lasting, and smells great. Perfect if you want lower-tox basics without paying luxury prices.
đ§ 100% Raw Shea Butterâ¨Single ingredient, no filler, no fragrance. Deeply moisturizing, especially for winter skin or very dry areas.
đ´ Scentuals Sleep Well (mist + roll-on)â¨100% natural essential oil blends (lavender, chamomile, sandalwood, etc.). Part of my wind-down routine and genuinely helpful for relaxation.
𦷠Boka Toothpasteâ¨After ~2 years of perioral dermatitis/MCAS-related irritation, switching away from fluoride + SLS made a noticeable difference for me. Nano-hydroxyapatite is great for enamel support