toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant.

In an effort to live a more healthy lifestyle I have begun to replace our mainstream, chemical laden toiletries with a more natural group of products. While on this little quest I have tried out many different products, some I have liked and some...well lets say finishing the bottle was almost torture for me.

My first adventure was to find a new deodorant that actually works. First I tried a spray on that smelled like citrus. It made my pits feel like they were burning, and I noticed that when I did anything that involved more effort than walking I started to not smell so great.....I didn't wait until this one was gone to change....I think I might have lost my job if I kept using it.  I moved on to a Miracle II product called  Thai Deoderant Stone, and I love it.  It seems a little bit pricey at first ringing up at $12 but the first one I had lasted for 9 months, and would have lasted longer if I hadn't dropped it on the hard floor.  I think each should last a year or more so that $12 doesn't seem that bad after all.


I then moved on to shampoo.  I must admit that working in a natural health clinic has helped in this process. I get to hear about products that our clients are using, as well what Mrs. Boss likes.  All this to say this one was an easy one.  I tried the Olive Oil shampoo made by Heritage Laboratories and I  am sticking with it.  Since I have been using this product my hair is less oily and I can go longer between washings if I choose. (I used to wake up each morning with very oily roots and needed to wash my hair or it looked aweful. Now I can make it through a whole 2nd day if I have to, even thought I choose to wash my hair most days).


My latest transition is toothpaste.  Whoa boy are there a tone of "natural" products out there in toothpaste.  I have tried a few that my family immediately ruled out.  The first was flavored with calendula and the boys HATE black licorice so that didn't go over well.  The 2nd was mint flavored and I am trying to avoid that because it causes problems with the homeopathic remedies we use occassionally.  I am currently trying a product that has "oil of theives" in it.  I like it, but the guys are giving me a hard time.  I might have to keep looking, but I am hoping that over time they will all decide this is the one.  I can hope can't I?


This American Mom is on a quest.  Next stop cleaning supplies.