Our well-being depends not only on what we eat or how much we sleep, but also on what we use every day at home. Many cleaning, hygiene and cooking products are full of chemicals that, in the long term, can affect our health, hormones or the quality of the air we breathe.
Fortunately, there are safer and more natural alternatives that take care of both your body and the environment. Here’s what to substitute in your home to live healthier.
🌿 1. Natural deodorants (aluminum and alcohol free)
Conventional deodorants often contain aluminum salts, alcohol and synthetic fragrances that block pores and alter the skin’s natural flora.
Over time, this can cause irritation and even affect hormonal balance.
👉 Healthy alternatives:
- Natural deodorants with baking soda, alum stone or essential oils.
- Alcohol and aluminum free formulas.
- Presentations in cream or bar with ingredients such as coconut, shea or lavender.
🧴 2. Environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Many household cleaners include ammonia, bleach or formaldehyde, which release toxic fumes and pollute household air.
👉 Replace with:
- White vinegar, baking soda and lemon (effective and natural).
- Certified environmentally friendly or biodegradable cleaners.
- Natural scents instead of synthetic air fresheners.
A clean home doesn’t have to smell like chemicals: clean, toxic-free air is the true indicator of cleanliness.
Sulfate- and paraben-free gel, shampoo and soap.
Conventional personal care products often contain SLS (sulfates), parabens and artificial fragrances that dry out the skin and scalp.
👉 Choose:
- Natural cosmetics with vegetable oils, oatmeal or aloe vera.
- Solid or liquid shampoos with organic ingredients.
- Handmade soaps without colorants or industrial perfumes.
Your skin is your largest organ: whatever you put on it, goes into your body.
Teflon- and plastic-free cookware.
Teflon nonstick pans and plastic containers release chemicals (such as PFAS or BPA) when heated.
👉 Opt for:
- Stainless steel, cast iron or ceramic pans .
- Glass or steel containers for food preservation.
- BPA-free reusable bottles.
Cooking with safe materials not only protects your health, but also enhances the natural flavor of food.
🕯️ 5. Candles and natural air fresheners.
Artificial candles and sprays release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pollute household air.
👉 Replace with:
- Soy, beeswax or coconut wax candles, without kerosene.
- Diffusers with pure essential oils.
- Natural aromatic plants (rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus).
Besides smelling good, they purify the environment and relax the mind.
🛏️ 6. Natural textiles and non-toxic mattresses.
Bedding, curtains or sofas may contain chemical treatments (such as flame retardants or artificial dyes).
👉 Healthier alternatives:
- Organic cotton, linen or bamboo.
- Natural mattresses without chemical foams.
- Ventilate the home every day to renew the air.
Sleeping surrounded by natural materials improves rest and breathing.
💧 7. Air purifier or purifying plants.
Indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air.
👉 Simple solutions:
- HEPA filter air purifiers.
- Plants that clean the air: potos, mother-in-law’s tongue, areca palm or aloe vera.
Breathing clean air is the basis for a healthy life.
🌱 Conclusion: health starts at home.
Taking care of your health is not just about going to the gym or eating right. It also means creating a toxic-free environment, where the air, water and products you use are as natural as possible.
Small changes – such as using an aluminum-free deodorant, cooking with stainless steel or cleaning with vinegar – can make a big difference in the long run.
💚 Your home can be your best medicine.
