The Good Stuff: Nina Sits Down with the Owner of Type A Deodorant

Type A Deodorant review

As you all know by now, I am always trying to make safer choices for myself and my family whenever possible. But let’s be honest, these switches have to be easy and they have to work.

In my quest to find a safer, healthier deodorant, I have tried several different ones. This is tricky because I work out every single day, which means the deodorant I use has to stand up to my workouts. While I have had moderate success with some of these safer brands, I have not been 100% satisfied. And as we wait for Beautycounter to launch a safe deodorant (we hope soon), I have finally found a new option that I love, and it’s working great for me! Plus, it does NOT stain my clothes.

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Ready for a Clean Swap

switching to safer products

Are you ready to make a clean swap?

My initial thought was to update the Healthy Switches blog I wrote a year ago, but because I have learned a lot in the past year—and have started using some other clean, safe products in our house—I decided to write a whole new post about what I’ve learned. This is a journey, and I am constantly discovering as I go!

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For the Men In Our Lives: Charcoal Cleansing Bar and Cream Exfoliator

men's face cleansers

Ladies, we love our skin, and we take care of it as much as we can, but we’re not the only ones who want our face to feel silky when we touch it. Our men want it too! Try it, ask them if you haven’t already.

Many men tend to use men’s face cleansers to wash off the day’s grime. If they’re using a wash such as Dove Men +Care, Nivea for Men Moisturising Face Wash, or Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash then they’re exposing themselves to toxins as well. Those cleansers, as many other popular commercial cleansers, are full of parabens, artificial fragrances, sulfates, allergens and more (just read the labels).

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Purifying Charcoal Mask: the One You’ve Been Waiting for

purifying charcoal mask

It’s finally here! The Purifying Charcoal Mask is now available from Beautycounter. It’s the perfect solution to clear out your pores and improve the overall condition of your skin, an all-in-one. Plus, you’ll get that spa-quality facial right at home (in only 10 minutes!), so no need to step out and spend more at your local beauty salon because this magic in a bottle can perform all the same miracles (and a study to prove it). I love this magical mask! Safe for kids too :).

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