Back in 2013, I was having an eczema breakout and was getting canker sores in my mouth on the regular. At the time I was using protopic ointment (tacrolimus) for the eczema and Kanka for the canker sores because that’s what the dermatologist and the dentist respectfully recommended.  I remember looking at the ingredients one day and thinking that I didn’t know what most of them were.  Octylacrylamide, Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, butylhydroxytoluene. What in the world am I putting on and in my body?????  I discovered that it was chemical after chemical after chemical.  No wonder I was experiencing some pain and swelling over my body.  I was causing and feeding inflammation in my body.

That experience sent me down the path of getting rid of toxic cleaners for my home and for my body.  I have discovered the wonderful world of DIY – do-it-yourself.  Fast forward to 2019 and I started making all my household cleaners as well as the bulk of my personal care products.   I try to use organic materials to make my products.  If I purchase an item, I make sure that I know what the ingredients are, or I won’t purchase it.  Knowing what I’m putting on my skin has given me great peace of mind and has lowered the toxic load I’m carrying.