The bathroom is one of the most important places to focus on when creating a healthier, toxic free home because the products we use there come into contact with our bodies every single day. Whether applied to the skin, scalp, or mouth, these products become part of our daily routines and can have a lasting impact over time.
Choosing natural bathroom essentials made with simpler ingredients is a practical way to reduce unnecessary exposures and create a more intentional, wholesome approach to personal care.
1. Oral Care
– Choose a natural salt-based , fluoride-free toothpaste or tooth powder instead of conventional toothpaste with artificial ingredients and additives. Based on the research attached below, fluoride is especially harmful for children when consumed in larger amounts (everyday use) and lower their IQ!
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– Use PFA free Dental Floss, avoid Gore-Tex Dental flosses that contain PFA’s and perfluoroalkyl substances, these are forever chemicals. Here’s a clean Floss” https://amzn.to/4vLfz0H
– Use coconut oil for oil pulling as a traditional practice that supports a natural oral care routine.
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– Switch to a boar’s hair or bamboo toothbrush instead of a plastic toothbrush to reduce plastic waste .https://amzn.to/4xuNUTz
– Avoid using conventional mouthwashes that contain alcohol, artificial flavors, and strong synthetic antimicrobial agents. Simple Salt water rinse, coconut oil swish will bring freshness and balance.
2. Face Care
Skin care is very personal for everyone, so to keep it simple, we will recommend cleaning options instead of full on skin care routine.
Clean, unscented soap bar instead of fragranced facial cleansers or foaming face washes to avoid unnecessary https://amzn.to/44fEcXy
Beef tallow moisturizer instead of conventional face creams and lotions for a simple, nutrient-dense moisturizing option.https://amzn.to/4edVs5G
SEE #5 Water filtration, which is a big part of skin care!
3. Body Care
Body care products are used daily and often cover large areas of the skin (our largest ORGAN). Choosing simple, natural alternatives, such as the tallow balm mentioned earlier, simple soap bar for cleansing, can be a great swap to many lotions, creams, and bodywashes.
SEE #5 Water filtration, which is a big part of skin care!
4. Hair Care
Hair and scalp care often involve long ingredient lists and synthetic fragrances. For most men, a simple unscented soap bar can be enough to cleanse the hair. For women, it may be more complex, so the focus is on choosing products with cleaner, simpler ingredients.
SEE #5 Water filtration, which is a big part of having healthy hair, and scalp.
Avoid these ingredients in shampoos: Sulfates (SLS / SLES), synthetic fragrances (parfum), parabens, silicones (dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, etc.), phthalates, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15, etc.), artificial colors (FD&C dyes), PEG compounds, triclosan, DEA / TEA compounds
5. The Water (Filtration & Softening)
Even with simplified personal care routines, daily exposure to water remains constant, especially during hot showers where steam comes into contact with the skin and hair. For this reason, filtering shower water is an essential part of a more intentional bathroom routine focused on reducing unwanted exposure to contaminants and supporting overall skin and hair care. Softening the water will lead to healthier hair + softer skin. Here’s my blog post about Water filtration and the best filter to and softener to use. https://natureinvolved.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1744&action=edit
6. Shaving & Grooming
One easy swap you can make is switching to Safety Razors from popular branded ones that have a gel strip on them with synthetic ingredients and sometimes fragrances in order to make shaving feel smoother, which the soap/cream already does. They can irritate the skin, especially if you get cuts, the synesthetic gel substance will get in your cut, which is not necessary at all.
7. Creating a Simpler Bathroom
Transitioning to a natural bathroom does not need to happen all at once. Small, gradual changes often lead to the most sustainable habits, allowing you to replace products as needed and build a routine that aligns with your values and lifestyle!
Small changes in bathroom choices—such as switching to cotton towels and selecting cleaner, lower-toxicity products—can contribute meaningfully to long-term health. Because these items are used daily, minimizing repeated exposure to potentially harmful substances can add up over time. As a guiding principle, if you would not consume it, it is worth reconsidering its use on the body.
REFERENCES
1. https://tamararubin.com/2025/01/toothpaste-chart/
2. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2828425
