02/04/2026
Over the years, Iâve slowly started switching out the products I use to more natural options, especially skincare and household products. Not all at once, just as things run out.
Becoming more aware of what weâre exposed to day to day, and what actually feels within our control, isnât a bad idea when you think about long term health.
When I was younger I had no idea and to be honest wouldnât have cared.â¨Living in London breathing in bus fumes, drinking most weekends, drinking from hot plastic bottles, using whatever skincare had a cool label, it was just normal life at the time. I donât regret any of it, but I did deal with the repercussions of it over time.
Weâre always going to be exposed to things in some way. Our bodies are actually really good at handling a lot of that through the liver, digestion, sweating, movement. So itâs not about eliminating everything or trying to be perfect.
For me, thatâs looked like:â¨â˘ being more mindful with the products I use dailyâ¨â˘ choosing simpler options where I canâ¨â˘ using things like vinegar + water for cleaningâ¨â˘ reducing sprays and fragrancesâ¨â˘ filtering water where it feels realistic
If youâre wondering where to start, itâs the everyday things you use often, not the ones you use once in a while. A lot of lower-tox options are more expensive or harder to find, so I take an 80/20 approach. I prioritise what matters most and keep the rest realistic.
With what I know now, and what matters more to me these days, if I can support my long term health, I will.