2014 Baby Non-Toxic Shopping Guide ~ WVE
It’s here! Women’s Voices for the Earth’s first-ever Non-Toxic Baby Shopping Guide is live, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Unfortunately, lots of baby and mommy care products can contain toxic chemicals linked to cancers, reproductive harm, birth defects, asthma, learning disabilities, and other serious health problems. But how are you supposed to know which products contain these harmful ingredients? You shouldn’t have to have a Ph.D. to find the safest products for your little one.
That’s why Women’s Voices for the Earth went straight to the experts, and our very own Liz is proud to be one of them! The Guide has suggestions from heroines of the non-toxic movement on their favorite picks for safer baby and mommy products, including:
- Mommy Personal Care ~ Elizabeth Wasserman, True Goods
- Baby Feeding ~ Gigi Lee Chang, Healthy Child Healthy World
- Baby Personal Care ~ Jennifer Taggart, The Smart Mama
- Breastfeeding ~ Penelope Jagessar Chaffer, Toxic Baby Movie
- Car Seats ~ Jennifer Canvasser, HealthyStuff.org
- Diapering ~ Kristen Conn, Mighty Nest
- Mattresses ~ Bobbi Chase Wilding, Clean & Healthy New York
- Nursery ~ Alicia Voorhies, The Soft Landing
- Strollers & Carriers ~ Green Sisterhood
- Toys ~ Kimberly Pinkson, EcoMom Alliance
Download the Non-Toxic Baby Shopping Guide, then share it with three other moms you know right now! After all, women make almost 85% of consumer decisions, and when we support companies making safe products, we have the power to shift the entire marketplace.
You can also shop Liz's "Mommy Personal Care Picks" right here, right now!
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A Year In the Wild ~ Bar Soap Gift Set
On sale $ 72.00 $ 66.00
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This handsomely handmade organic bar soap gift collection from A Wild Soap Bar showcases some of North America's most beneficial native plants. Each month a new one emerges, reminding us of the seasonality of all life.
Features
- 100% Pure perfection! Organic, non-toxic, gluten-free
- Handcrafted in USA
- Includes twelve 3.5 oz. boxed bar soaps in a unique kraft gift box
- You may also enjoy the Handmade Organic Bar Soap Sampler Set
A scent for every season...
- Jan ~ Sassafras + Spice Soap
- Feb ~ Yucca Root Shampoo & Body Bar Soap
- Mar ~ Wild Carrot Complexion Soap
- Apr ~ Soothing Bluebonnet Soap
- May ~ Passionflower Soap
- June ~ Energizing Horsemint Soap
- July ~ Black Willow Bark + Acne Soap
- Aug ~ Sunflower Soap
- Sept ~ Prickly Pear Soap
- Oct ~ Mesquite Bean Soap
- Nov ~ Desert Sage Soap
- Dec ~ Cedarwood + Red Clay Soap
Notes
To best preserve their individual scents, remove soaps from gift box and store each one separately so that they're not touching.
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Moroccan Triple Moisture Repairing Argan Conditioner
$ 9.99
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Hair repair with serious flare! This repairing argan conditioner from Acure Organics provides lasting moisture to even the most dry and damaged hair, leaving it soft, manageable and ready to rock.
Organic argan oil + argan stem cells, CoQ10, and organic sea buckthorn oil (high in Omega 7) make up this patent-pending triple moisture system. Organic pumpkin seed oil (high in Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids) adds shine. This wonderous hair conditioner also locks in moisture, repairs damage, strengthens follicles, and vacuums your house. Okay, maybe it doesn’t vacuum your house ~ but it does repair your hair!
Features
- 8 oz bottle
- Color safe for normal to dry / damaged / curly hair
- Active stem cells contain all the benefical markers that a specific plant carries. Being able to isolate and amplify these benefits up to 1000 times their natural bioavailability makes stem cell science so unique.
- No parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance or phthalates
- Fair trade and certified organic ingredients
- Vegan, Gluten-free, Cruelty-free
- Made in the USA
Directions
Apply to wet hair. Massage into scalp and hair, working through the ends. Rinse thoroughly. Feel free to belt out some horrible 80’s tune that you listen to when nobody’s around. Whatever, you totally do it.
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Moroccan Triple Moisture Repairing Argan Shampoo
$ 9.99
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Hair repair with serious flare! This repairing argan shampoo from Acure Organics provides lasting moisture to even the most dry and damaged hair, leaving it soft, manageable and ready to rock.
Organic argan oil + argan stem cells, CoQ10, and organic sea buckthorn oil (high in Omega 7) make up this patent-pending triple moisture system. Pumpkin seed oil (high in Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids) adds shine. Safe for color treated hair.
Features
- 8 oz bottle
- Color safe for normal to dry / damaged / curly hair
- Active stem cells contain all the benefical markers that a specific plant carries. Being able to isolate and amplify these benefits up to 1000 times their natural bioavailability makes stem cell science so unique.
- No parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance or phthalates
- Fair trade and certified organic ingredients
- Vegan, Gluten-free, Cruelty-free
- Made in the USA
Directions
Apply to wet hair. Massage into scalp and hair, working through the ends. Rinse thoroughly. Feel free to belt out some horrible 80’s tune that you listen to when nobody’s around. Whatever, you totally do it.
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$ 20.00
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Talk about a purely pampered pregnancy! Zoe Organics' powerful blend of nutrient-rich belly oils are proven to fight stretch marks and scars by aiding in healthy skin cell regeneration and restoring skin’s elasticity. The mild scent is calming and relaxing, while organic pumpkin seed and tamanu oils reduce the appearance of scar tissue. A truly perfect potion for keeping skin soft and hydrated during the body's remarkable transformation into motherhood.
Directions
Gently massage onto breasts, belly and hips to hydrate and prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Use postpartum to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and restore skin’s elasticity.
Features
- 100% Organic, Gluten-free, Vegan ingredients
- Convenient glass pump bottle, 2.5 fl oz
- Formulated, blended and poured by hand in their northern California studio
- Prefer a creamier application? You'll love Zoe Organics' Belly Butter.
- You may also be interested in Zoe Organics' Pregnancy Gift Set!
Truly, Naturally Beautiful
Zoe Organics products are not tested on animals and contain no parabens, phthalates, sulfates, surfactants, petrochemicals, animal products (except organic beeswax) or artificial colors or fragrances. They also made eco-conscious choices for their packaging, using recyclable/reusable materials, biodegradable vegetable cellulose bags, unbleached muslin fabric, and no unnecessary extras.
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$ 14.00
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Makeup removers go onto some of the most sensitive skin on your whole body. So as always, SW Basics kept theirs as simple as possible. Three 100% organic ingredients make up the super-light elixir: sweet almond oil, a bit of organic extra-virgin olive oil, and a little jojoba oil.
Shake it up and put it on with a cotton ball to get off all that gunk without any burning eyes or greasy residue. It also doubles as an awesomely light moisturizer, so you can go a little nuts with it!
Features
- 2 oz glass apothecary bottle
- 100% Organic ingredients
- No greasy residue
- Doubles as a fabulously light moisturizer
- Vegan / Gluten-free
Use
Shake well and apply with cotton. Any excess can be wiped clean or gently massaged into the skin with your hands.
