Amelia

Product reviewer-brand researcher-home detoxer-dot connector. Influencing you, inspiring you & guiding you to a healthier, lower tox life.

Kapok Pillows

Kapok- It seems too good to be true! The kapok tree is found throughout the Neotropics, from southern Mexico to the southern Amazon and even to parts of West Africa. Kapok fiber is the floss from inside Kapok pods and is a fantastic filling for pillows because it is healthy, comfortable and long lasting. Kapok …

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Mattress protectors

Mattress protectors Most mattress protectors are made to be waterproof and understandably for life’s little accidents we want to protect our costly mattress and pillows. Unfortunately, most protectors are coated with a Vinyl/PVC lining (this is what makes it waterproof). PVC contains dangerous chemical additives including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be toxic …

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Cookware Part 2

Cookware PART 2 Before you think yikes, I’m throwing all my pots and pans away, let’s see how to dispose of them correctly. Check with your local council recycling program. Some do accept clean pots, pans and other metal cooking dishes (even with plastic handles) but some will say no ceramics, crockery or Pyrex. If …

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Cookware Part 1

Cookware | PART 1 This would have to be my most asked question. I knew I would have to complete significant research before I could write a post about it. I have not fully made all the swaps I am recommending below, mostly because I haven’t had the time to research it like I have …

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Low Tox Mattress

Low-Tox Mattress There is very little regulation in Australia and around the world about what materials and chemicals are allowed to be put into mattresses for adults and children. These toxins (flame retardants, formaldehyde, phthalates, and other volatile organic compounds) aren’t bound into the mattress and are released over time. We inhale these and overtime …

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What does GOTS certified mean?

What does GOTS certified mean? Having one common standard means textile processors and manufacturers can export their fabrics and garments with one organic certification that is accepted in all major markets. Anyone who intends to sell, label or represent any textile product with the trademark registered GOTS logo, with GOTS labelling and/or any other reference …

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FRAGRANCE

FRAGRANCE The skin is the largest organ in the body, and over 60% of what you put on it is absorbed into your bloodstream, other organs and even cells. Don’t think that what you spray on your skin won’t have an impact on your health. Fragrance and perfume enter your body via your olfactory system …

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