The first 18 years of my life we used made-for-salon quality hair products for next to nothing $...  In theory this was great however I eventually learned otherwise.  

Turns out this ‘high quality’ was doing internal damage. My scalp became very sensitive.  I couldn’t get through a full bottle without developing a sore… it was gross, painful & also embarrassing.  I didn’t think much of it, because I never would have thought there are damaging chemicals in our hair products.

It wasn't until 8 years later that I learned about all the toxins I had been exposing myself to.  I was floored.  How and why on earth would these chemicals be allowed on the shelves. Every cell in my body was being effected, not just my scalp.  I was literally showering my body with poisons, everyday.   I learned it wasn't just the high end brands but 99% of personal care products as a whole contain toxic, carcinogenic ingredients and they build up in our tissues.  

  

At the time I learned about hair care products, I also learned they weren’t the only things causing damage. The cleaners we used were even worse. I remember getting headaches  & lightheadedness doing my Saturday chores.  Does that ever happen to you? 

I made a promise to myself to never allow these poisons into my home.  To do everything possible to make a different choice for the children I hoped to have one day. 

We can't control everything; but I choose to be the gatekeeper of my home, controlling what's coming in.  What we put on & in our bodies as well as what's in our air is extremely important.   I'm so thankful to have learned this so many years ago, thankful to give my 2 girls a start to life without the daily bombardment of endocrine disruptors, toxins and carcinogens.   

Do you know what’s in your cupboards?