So your kids are going off to college. Not to worry! You can still protect them from afar ~ at least from the dangers of toxic chemicals in their everyday essentials. These curated goodies also encourage good self-care and cleaning habits as they learn the ways of responsible adulthood. Items can be sent monthly, quarterly, or per semester.
Show your college kids how much you truly care about them with safe products for their dorm, roomie-share apartment, or first solo pad. Super cool and smart (aren't all parents? ;)
$ 28.00
S.W. Basics' Exfoliant is pure kitchen-cabinet awesomeness. It starts with organic oat and almond flours that are not too rough but not too soft. Add mineral-rich sea salt harvested from coasts nearby, and voilà: a simple, nourishing, super-effective exfoliant that leaves your skin soft and glowing.
Features
Use
Blend a small amount with water or pour into wet hands. Gently scrub onto face, using small circular motions. Leave on for 1-5 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Meet Steve Cook
The philosopher / salt harvester whose hard work goes into every jar of S.W. Exfoliant. I like to think that every time I exfoliate, I'm absorbing a little bit of his genius.
Organic Gentle Facial Cleanser
$ 24.00
When did scrubbing your face with harsh chemicals become the standard way to get clean? Next to rinsing with water, S.W. Basics' gentle facial cleanser is about as simple as you can get. It's perfect for problem and sensitive skin. It's also gentle, non-drying, and alcohol-free. Plus it smells awesome.
The pure formulation starts with a traditional organic rosewater-and-glycerin base, with a tiny bit of organic tea tree oil added for skin clarifying. No soap, no alcohol, no para-sulfate-whatchamacallits.
Features
Use
Shake well, apply to face with cotton. Rinse gently with warm water.
Regular Strength Deodorant (Unisex)
On sale $ 15.00 $ 10.00
We all know that truly effective options are hard to come by with natural deodorant. Wouldn’t you love one that’s good for you, good for the planet and actually works? Switch to lifestinks. Made with just three simple ingredients, this all-natural deodorant offers 100% coverage without any toxins.
The unmatched protection comes from the pure, high-quality oils. The Duggan Sisters have worked with Australian botanists to ensure their botanical oils are pure, gentle and effective. For instance, wisely harvested melaleuca increases the anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, helping to keep you dry all day.
Features
Application
Use sparingly. Sprinkle dry deodorant onto fingertips and gently pat in armpit. The stainless-steel decanter has a sifter that is sanitary by design so the whole family can share one product ~ brilliant!
Scents
When combined with tea tree oil, cedarwood elicits a warm, buttery, woodsy experience while lavender evokes a clean, vivid, fresh sensation.
Sizes
Sea Buckthorn Exfoliating Facial Scrub
$ 19.95
Sibu's phenomenal exfoliating facial scrub deep cleans pores to reveal fresh and radiant skin. With apricot, sea buckthorn, aloe, and omega 7 fatty acids, this emollient formula is ideal for both men and women (it's my husband's absolute favorite product on True Goods!).
Features
Directions
Use twice a week. Not recommended for use on the same days when using Sibu's Sea Buckthorn Purifying Mask.
Meet Sibu ~ Ethical + Beautiful
Sensitive Argan Oil + Probiotic Facial Cleanser
On sale $ 14.99 $ 9.99
Don’t be so sensitive! Rich in omega fatty acids, this gentle creamy probiotic facial cleanser from Acure Organics will have your face feeling fresh, clean, and hydrated. So take a deep breath and relax with this soothing blend of organic argan oil, probiotics and pumpkin seed oil.
Features
Directions
Apply small amount to palm and massage onto wet face. Rinse thoroughly. Feel great.
Volume Pure Mint + Echinacea Stem Cell Conditioner
$ 9.99
Acure Organics' pure mint conditioner builds dynamic volume with intense lightweight moisture! For hair that feels thicker, fuller, and uplifted. Quinoa protein extract supports keratin, argan oil and babassu oil provide lightweight moisture for root and scalp maintenance, and echinacea stem cells promote cellular regeneration at the root level. Forget the neighbors…turn up the volume!
Features
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.
Volume Pure Mint + Echinacea Stem Cell Shampoo
$ 9.99
Build dynamic volume without stripping natural oils or creating build-up with this mint shampoo from Acure Organics. Quinoa protein extract supports keratin, babassu oil provides lightweight moisture for root and scalp maintenance, and echinacea stem cells promote cellular regeneration at the root level. For hair that feels thicker, fuller and uplifted, go ahead and forget the neighbors…turn up the volume!
Features
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.
Ylang-Ylang + Calendula Natural Deodorant
$ 9.00
The elegant aroma of Schmidt's all-natural Ylang-Ylang + Calendula deodorant is sweet with delicate floral notes. This formula is soothing to the skin with enhanced antibacterial protection.
Features
Details
Schmidt’s Natural Deodorants raises the bar and provides the highest standards for their thoughtfully crafted products ~ luxurious feel, health-conscious formulation, captivating and sexy scents, and effectiveness that will outlast the competition. Eliminating wetness and odor without the use of harmful chemicals, Schmidt’s offers a safe alternative to the conventional chemical-laden brands on the market.
Also, each sophisticated scent boasts unique features depending on their distinctive ingredients. As Vegan Beauty Review explains, “Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant stands alone when it comes to gorgeous, sexy scents and its smooth texture and application.”