Back to College
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? ;)
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Oil Control Facial Moisturizer ~ Lilac Stem Cells + 1% Chlorella Growth Factor
On sale $ 18.99 $ 16.99
vAcure Organics
Oil Control Facial Moisturizer ~ Lilac Stem Cells + 1% Chlorella Growth Factor
$ 18.99 $ 16.99
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This easily absorbed oil control facial moisturizer from Acure Organics improves texture and tone, minimizes fine lines, and helps prevent breakouts. Lilac stem cells are shown to balance oil and heal blemishes, while chlorella growth factor helps rejuvenate damaged skin cells. Control sebum production while boosting overall balance in the skin with this ultra-light moisturizer.
Features
- 1.75 oz bottle
- Easily absorbed face cream that helps control oil and manage breakouts
- Great for normal / combo to oily / acne prone skin, as well as rosacea
- Leaves skin smooth and soft
- Feeds and restores cells
- Protects against free radical damage
- No parabens, PEG, petroleum, sulfates, synthetic fragrance or phthalates
- Certified fair trade and organic ingredients
- Gluten-free, cruelty-free, vegan
- Made in the USA
Directions
Apply to clean skin on face, neck and chest after toning. Great as both a day cream and night cream!
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$ 26.00
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FIG+YARROW's therapeutic blend of pure and natural ingredients to be employed for the dispelling of offensive breath odor and general enhancement of the oral theater.
Benefits
- A blend of deliciously potent essential oils, wonderfully refreshing and beneficial to oral health
- Aloe soothes gum tissue and possesses exceptional healing properties in support of healthy oral micro flora
- Vegetable glycerin helps to eliminate dry mouth and provides a naturally pleasant sweet taste to the formula
- Xylitol possesses plaque reducing properties and is also a natural sweetener
- Chlorophyl is a mineral-rich extract from alfalfa leaves and serves as a natural deodorizer
- Green tea extract helps to soothe inflamed gum tissues
Use
Prior to brush / floss routine and between meals; shake well, swish appx 1 tsp. in mouth 60 seconds, spit, rinse.
Notes
- Do not ingest
- 16 oz apothecary glass jar
- See Tooth Powder for complementary oral care
- Collection ~ Hygiene Kit
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$ 8.00
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If you're grasping for straws, try replacing your disposables with this notably natural alternative. No more plastic, inks, dyes, or throw-away trash. These certified organic straws are reusable, durable, beautiful and cut from nature.
Juice, ice tea, smoothies, cocktails, kombucha ~ whatever you or your kids' favorite drink, a bamboo straw completes it. It's like drinking from nature. And we've included a handy cleaning brush to wash them out for years of use.
Story
The good folks at Bambu first discovered these straws in Bali, when a small outdoor cafe served mango smoothies with them. They spent months looking for the right source. Not too big, not too small. Uniform. Finally, they found the perfect fit and now hand-finish these fun straws in their workshop to be sip ready for you.
Features
- Set of 6 straws, 8.5"
- Reusable, biodegradable, all-natural
- Sustainably and responsibly harvested
- Certified organic bamboo
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$ 18.00
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This old world style castile soap Bath Wash from Zoe Organics is as mild as you'll find, and a perfect bath and body wash for the whole family. It's thoughtfully made with pure coconut, sunflower and castor seed oils that gently cleanse without harsh detergents or surfactants (chemical foaming agents). Also, the air foaming pump delivers the just-right amount of sudsy soap for everything from baby’s hair and body to the closest, gentlest shave.
Directions
Dispense organic body wash into hands or washcloth and gently clean hair and body. Take care not to get soap in eyes.
Features
- Air foaming pump bottle, 5.3 fl oz
- USDA Certified Organic, Gluten-free, Vegan ingredients
- Perfect for all ages ~ from baby to adult
- Formulated, blended and poured by hand in their northern California studio
- You may also be interested in Zoe Organics' Deluxe Baby 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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Organic Castile Soap ~ Zest & Spice
$ 13.50
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HAVEN's delicious smelling wonder soap is infused with moisturizers and natural solvents, making it tough enough for dishes but gentle enough to use as hand soap. Also great for mopping, washing clothing, and general surface cleaning. This soap is as natural as it gets and contains no irritants or detergents!
The addictive Zest & Spice scent blends sweet orange with hints of spicy cardamom, black pepper, and rich vetiver. This dispenser-friendly formula won't clog pour spouts or hand pumps like other castile soaps and is a lovely warm, glowing orange hue perfect for displaying.
Wonderfully effective for use as:
- Hand Soap
- Dish Soap
- Mopping
- General Surface Cleaning
- So much more!
Tips & Tricks
Dilute ~ This soap is concentrated and can be diluted with water to help you stretch your dollar. One teaspoon can be diluted with water to tackle large cleaning jobs like mopping and general surface cleaning.
Clean jewelry ~ Gentle enough to clean jewelry and does an excellent job. Dilute a few drops in warm water and soak jewelry in solution for 10 minutes. Gently scrub jewelry with a soft-bristled toothbrush (children’s toothbrushes work well) and rinse clean with warm water. Buff dry with soft polishing cloth.
~ 12 oz / 32 oz bottle
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$ 28.00
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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
- 3 oz glass apothecary jar
- Only 3 simple ingredients
- Super-effective exfoliant, leaving your skin soft and glowing
- Vegan
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.
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Organic Gentle Facial Cleanser
$ 24.00
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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
- 4 oz glass apothecary bottle
- Only 3 simple ingredients
- Vegan / Organic / Gluten-free
- Read this review and this one!
Use
Shake well, apply to face with cotton. Rinse gently with warm water.
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$ 56.00
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This gorgeous shaving kit from A Wild Soap Bar features a sustainable hardwood shaving bowl with lid, matching pure badger hair shaving brush, and 3.25 oz organic moisturizing shaving soap...all in a small, rustic burlap bag.
Features
- Select from either Sassafras & Spice or Black Willow Bark shaving soaps
- Perfect for gifting and thanks
- Non-toxic, Organic, Gluten-Free
Details
Soaps from A Wild Soap Bar are a joy to use while raising awareness of the many benefits of using wild-crafted and organically grown botanicals. Each is handcrafted in the USA, biodegradable, cruelty-free, and minimally packaged with recycled and recyclable materials.
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$ 4.95
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Maybe it's the organic sweet orange oil, or perhaps the pure organic beeswax and shea butter… Whatever the secret, this fresh squeezed sweet orange lip balm is better than anyone ever imagined. It’s true moisture that doesn’t leave you high and dry.
House Blend’s sweet tasting puckering perfection goes on oh-so smooth, and smells just like pure organic Florida oranges. The icing on the cake? All the fixins are derived from mother nature and safe for even the littlest of smoochers.
We're also loving House Blend's equally silky sister flavor ~ Organic Fresh Mint
~ 0.15 oz
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Primal Pit Paste ~ Deodorant Stick (Lavender)
$ 10.95
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The best thing about organic Primal Pit Paste deodorant is it actually works! Baking soda kills the bacteria that causes odor, and organic arrowroot powder helps you to feel dry while allowing you to still sweat and release toxins. These powders are mixed in a base of moisture rich and anti-microbial organic coconut oil and organic shea butter to soothe skin, along with organic beeswax to create stability.
Features
- Convenient 2 oz roll-on stick
- Testimonial ~ "This is the only deodorant I have ever found that allows me to wear a shirt more than one day in a row in the hot, hot Phoenix summer. I'm excited each day to use this fantastic product, thank you!" ~ Ann-Marie
- Handcrafted to ensure that every stick only contains only the finest organic products. NO aluminum, parabens, toxic chemicals, fragrances, corn, gluten, GMOs
Details
All Go Primal products are handcrafted from organic and natural ingredients. In fact, they're so natural you could eat the stuff (but we suggest rubbing it on your smelly pits, not your morning toast). While Pit Paste is not an antiperspirant, you wouldn't know it since it keeps you pretty dry.
That said, it's important to sweat and release toxins. Most deodorants and antiperspirants not only keep the toxins in by preventing you from sweating, they're also designed to absorb into the skin. And what are you absorbing? Oftentimes it's aluminum and parabens, just a few of the harmful chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancer.
Application
- Hold the open stick directly on your pit for a few seconds to allow your natutral body heat to soften up the paste. This ensures a smoother, more consistent application. 2 or 3 swipes with the stick on each pit should work great.
- Because the organic nature of coconut oil is to melt at certain temperatures it can become liquid when exposed to extreme heat. All it takes is a quick pop in the fridge or freezer to firm back up to paste consistency to remain that way in your bathroom cabinet.
- Best if used within 12 months after opening.
Converting to Natural
While some people may have detox reactions or a sensitivity to baking soda, we believe most people can work through it. Here are some quick tips:
- Irritation ~ Baking soda can be a skin irritant to some, and while most people can work through it everyone’s body chemistry is different. If it's just not working out for you, or in case of severe reaction, discontinue use.
- Shaving ~ Usually if burning occurs it's associated with the salt-like nature of baking soda. Our suggestion is to shave at night and apply Pit Paste in the morning. It can eventually go away as your body acclimates to the pH balancing as you wean off traditional antiperspirants and deodorants.
- Pit Detox ~ After years of wearing conventional chemical and aluminum-laden deodorants, it's possible to need to detox your pits from toxic build-up. Tips: lightly dry brush your pits in the shower, sweat, and clean up your diet (after all, what goes in must come out!). For more information, here's a detailed blog with all you need to know.
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Primal Pit Paste ~ Deodorant Stick (Orange Creamsicle)
$ 10.95
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The best thing about organic Primal Pit Paste deodorant is it actually works! Baking soda kills the bacteria that causes odor, and organic arrowroot powder helps you to feel dry while allowing you to still sweat and release toxins. These powders are mixed in a base of moisture rich and anti-microbial organic coconut oil and organic shea butter to soothe skin, along with organic beeswax to create stability.
Features
- Convenient 2 oz roll-on stick
- Testimonial ~ "This is the only deodorant I have ever found that allows me to wear a shirt more than one day in a row in the hot, hot Phoenix summer. I'm excited each day to use this fantastic product, thank you!" ~ Ann-Marie
- Handcrafted to ensure that every stick only contains only the finest organic products. NO aluminum, parabens, toxic chemicals, fragrances, corn, gluten, GMOs
Details
All Go Primal products are handcrafted from organic and natural ingredients. In fact, they're so natural you could eat the stuff (but we suggest rubbing it on your smelly pits, not your morning toast). While Pit Paste is not an antiperspirant, you wouldn't know it since it keeps you pretty dry.
That said, it's important to sweat and release toxins. Most deodorants and antiperspirants not only keep the toxins in by preventing you from sweating, they're also designed to absorb into the skin. And what are you absorbing? Oftentimes it's aluminum and parabens, just a few of the harmful chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancer.
Application
- Hold the open stick directly on your pit for a few seconds to allow your natutral body heat to soften up the paste. This ensures a smoother, more consistent application. 2 or 3 swipes with the stick on each pit should work great.
- Because the organic nature of coconut oil is to melt at certain temperatures it can become liquid when exposed to extreme heat. All it takes is a quick pop in the fridge or freezer to firm back up to paste consistency to remain that way in your bathroom cabinet.
- Best if used within 12 months after opening.
Converting to Natural
While some people may have detox reactions or a sensitivity to baking soda, we believe most people can work through it. Here are some quick tips:
- Irritation ~ Baking soda can be a skin irritant to some, and while most people can work through it everyone’s body chemistry is different. If it's just not working out for you, or in case of severe reaction, discontinue use.
- Shaving ~ Usually if burning occurs it's associated with the salt-like nature of baking soda. Our suggestion is to shave at night and apply Pit Paste in the morning. It can eventually go away as your body acclimates to the pH balancing as you wean off traditional antiperspirants and deodorants.
- Pit Detox ~ After years of wearing conventional chemical and aluminum-laden deodorants, it's possible to need to detox your pits from toxic build-up. Tips: lightly dry brush your pits in the shower, sweat, and clean up your diet (after all, what goes in must come out!). For more information, here's a detailed blog with all you need to know.
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Primal Pit Paste ~ Deodorant Stick (Thyme & Lemongrass)
$ 10.95
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The best thing about organic Primal Pit Paste deodorant is it actually works! Baking soda kills the bacteria that causes odor, and organic arrowroot powder helps you to feel dry while allowing you to still sweat and release toxins. These powders are mixed in a base of moisture rich and anti-microbial organic coconut oil and organic shea butter to soothe skin, along with organic beeswax to create stability.
Features
- Convenient 2 oz roll-on stick
- Testimonial ~ "This is the only deodorant I have ever found that allows me to wear a shirt more than one day in a row in the hot, hot Phoenix summer. I'm excited each day to use this fantastic product, thank you!" ~ Ann-Marie
- Handcrafted to ensure that every stick only contains only the finest organic products. NO aluminum, parabens, toxic chemicals, fragrances, corn, gluten, GMOs
Details
All Go Primal products are handcrafted from organic and natural ingredients. In fact, they're so natural you could eat the stuff (but we suggest rubbing it on your smelly pits, not your morning toast). While Pit Paste is not an antiperspirant, you wouldn't know it since it keeps you pretty dry.
That said, it's important to sweat and release toxins. Most deodorants and antiperspirants not only keep the toxins in by preventing you from sweating, they're also designed to absorb into the skin. And what are you absorbing? Oftentimes it's aluminum and parabens, just a few of the harmful chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancer.
Application
- Hold the open stick directly on your pit for a few seconds to allow your natutral body heat to soften up the paste. This ensures a smoother, more consistent application. 2 or 3 swipes with the stick on each pit should work great.
- Because the organic nature of coconut oil is to melt at certain temperatures it can become liquid when exposed to extreme heat. All it takes is a quick pop in the fridge or freezer to firm back up to paste consistency to remain that way in your bathroom cabinet.
- Best if used within 12 months after opening.
Converting to Natural
While some people may have detox reactions or a sensitivity to baking soda, we believe most people can work through it. Here are some quick tips:
- Irritation ~ Baking soda can be a skin irritant to some, and while most people can work through it everyone’s body chemistry is different. If it's just not working out for you, or in case of severe reaction, discontinue use.
- Shaving ~ Usually if burning occurs it's associated with the salt-like nature of baking soda. Our suggestion is to shave at night and apply Pit Paste in the morning. It can eventually go away as your body acclimates to the pH balancing as you wean off traditional antiperspirants and deodorants.
- Pit Detox ~ After years of wearing conventional chemical and aluminum-laden deodorants, it's possible to need to detox your pits from toxic build-up. Tips: lightly dry brush your pits in the shower, sweat, and clean up your diet (after all, what goes in must come out!). For more information, here's a detailed blog with all you need to know.
