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Written by Kirsten Pelchat

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all-natural products, Chemical free living, chemicals in our products, Deodorant, Detox

Why Switching to a Natural Deodorant Just Makes Sense

Nov 06, 2024

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

Why Switching to a Natural Deodorant Just Makes Sense

Today, I want to dive into why making the switch to a natural deodorant is one of the best choices you can make for yourself and how it helps support the natural, detoxifying role of your armpits. Continue reading

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Chemical free living, chemicals in our products, cleaning hacks, cleaning without chemicals, Laundry, Laundry Routine, Laundry Tips, non-toxic home products, non-toxic household products, zero-waste cleaning

TOP 10 Laundry Tips for Greening Up Your Laundry Routine

Jul 17, 2024

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

TOP 10 Laundry Tips for Greening Up Your Laundry Routine

Let's face it. Unless you are joining a nudist colony, doing laundry is here to stay. :) So let's chat today about ways to save money and resources, while in turn helping save the planet!

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hand soap, history, natural remedies, thieves oil, thyme, thymol

The history behind "Elva's Blend Thieves and Thyme Hand Soap"

Jun 21, 2024

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The history behind "Elva's Blend Thieves and Thyme Hand Soap"

In 1413, thieves robbed dead bodies without getting sick...We decided to add Thyme as an important element because it contains the powerful antiseptic thymol; the EPA recently approved cleaning products containing thymol because it was deemed effective to kill the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Continue reading

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acne, age spots, anti-aging, collagen, ethereal glow, facial oil, glow, grapeseed oil, linoleic acid, natural beauty, rosehip seed oil, skin elasticity

Rosehip Seed and Grapeseed Oil: 2 Top Ingredients in Transformative Skincare

May 21, 2024

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

Rosehip Seed and Grapeseed Oil: 2 Top Ingredients in Transformative Skincare

Rosehip seed oil for wrinkles? Grapeseed oil for acne? Skin elasticity and collagen production? Read more to find out why you should consider adding rosehip seed oil and grapeseed oil to your daily beauty routine. Continue reading

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cleaning hacks, cleaning without chemicals, non-toxic home products, non-toxic household products, Non-Toxic Kirchen Cleaner, Soap, Soapwort, spring cleaning, zero-waste cleaning

Soapwort: Nature's Very Own Cleaning Herb

Apr 19, 2024

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

Soapwort: Nature's Very Own Cleaning Herb

If you’re looking for natural and effective alternatives to harsh chemical-laden cleaning products, look no further—soapwort is here! Soapwort is a natural plant extract used to make soap and other all-natural cleaning products. In fact, it’s the secret ingredient in Elva's All Naturals 1 CLEANER All-in-One Cleaner, LOVELY Laundry Wash and SQUEAK Dish Soap. Read on to learn more about Mother Nature's very own amazing cleaning herb! Continue reading

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Clean or Not? 🛑 What You NEED to Know Before You Buy

Mar 14, 2024

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

Clean or Not? 🛑 What You NEED to Know Before You Buy

Outdated Regulations on Toxic Chemicals in Canada and the USA are a Major Threat to Human Health. The average adult uses between 6 and 15 personal care products daily, containing roughly anywhere from about 112 to 170 chemicals, many of which are banned in other countries. And our skin has over 5 million pores. Here's a list of what to avoid. Continue reading

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Chemical free living, Detox, home ecosystem

7 Great Ways to Detox Your Home

Jan 10, 2024

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

It's another new year, and most of us have it on our list of goals to "be healthier" in some way. People often talk about "detoxing" in reference to their bodies and what they eat and/or eliminate. But what about the very environment our bodies are living in most of the time?

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9 Ways to Reduce Your Holiday Waste 🎄

Dec 19, 2023

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

👉🏽 Did you know that with all of our fun holiday plans, waste is estimated to increase by about 25% during this season?

Luckily, there are easy ways that you can create less waste. Reduce your carbon footprint this holiday season with these nine eco-friendly tips!

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all-natural products, cosmetic ingredient hotlist, ingredients to avoid, non-toxic home products, non-toxic household products, non-toxic skincare

You Are What You Absorb: Ingredients to Avoid in Your Products

May 25, 2023

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

You Are What You Absorb: Ingredients to Avoid in Your Products

While Health Canada has banned or restricted the use of over 500 different chemical ingredients in our cosmetics, we are still very behind the EU that has banned 1,328 ingredients for health and safety concerns (currently-banned chemicals can be found Continue reading

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Conditioner, Hair, Hair Care, Hair Tips, Shampoo

How to Repair Your Hair After Winter

Mar 21, 2023

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

In fact, these are tips for anyone looking to help repair their hair, at any time of year. In this post, I will cover everything from nourishing tips and tricks to deep-repairing, natural treatments that will help restore moisture, elasticity, and shine! Continue reading