Healthy Valentine's Day Swaps to LOVE

Valentine's Day is a popular holiday for candy, sweets, food dyes, and harsh chemicals. Now, I am one for balance and enjoy sweet treats sometimes, but when we are constantly consuming or using them they add up. So many foods and snacks are filled with food dyes, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners. Many beauty and products we use contain harmful ingredients. If we did just use them once a year or only ate those ingredients once a year it wouldn't be a concern. But because these ingredients are in so many products and foods it creates a higher toxic load on the body. I want to provide you with some better alternatives to support you in your health journey even during the holidays. Are all of these products perfect? No. The candy still has sugar and some have sunflower oil, but without the dyes and added chemicals it is a better option. There are thankfully many options out there for products that you use every day to create a less toxic environment for you and your family. Swapping products out little by little is a great way to support your health this year. You can scroll through and see what products could be beneficial for you and those you love this Valentine's Day.

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First is Rowe Casa Bath bombs. They have many options for personal care products (including lubricant which I just discovered).

Next Purely Parsons has some good options for perfumes as well as other personal care products.

Dime has some different options for perfumes as well.

Just Ingredients has awesome lip balm options and many other products as well.

Smear Natural is a great tallow option in place of lotions. Your skin will thank you.

I am not a huge fan of candles as I don't trust even the "clean" ones. (Maybe it's just me). I think the 100% pure beeswax candles with a natural cotton wick can be good. Ames Farm has some to choose from.

For all the adults ;) Coconu is a popular non-toxic brand of lubricant. I don't know about you, but I for sure don't want harmful ingredients near the intimate areas.

Lastly having good quality organic cotton, bamboo, etc. sheets is important. You spend a good chunk of your life in bed sleeping. I want your bed to truly be a place where your body can heal.

Obviously there are many other options out there to support you on your wellness journey and lowering your toxic burden, but I wanted to give you some ideas of where to start! Some other options for Valentine's treats is to make your own! When baking in your own kitchen you get to control the ingredients and what goes in. That could be cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc. There are so many options for what you can make that have clean good quality ingredients.

Please share this with a friend if they could benefit from the Valentine Swaps. I pray you have a blessed Valentine's Day!

*This post is intended for inspirational and informational purposes only, it is not a substitute for medical advice, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. Consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your routine