Sometimes it’s not what you’re doing, but what your body’s holding onto, that leaves you feeling heavy, puffy, or just not quite yourself.

From hidden stressors to environmental toxins, your system can quietly become overloaded without you even realising.

This is your reminder: it’s safe to pause, reset, and gently let go of what’s no longer serving you. Your body is always ready to find its way back to balance ✨

“When I started paying attention to the toxins in my everyday routine, everything shifted. My skin cleared, my sleep got deeper, and I just felt more like myself.” - Georgie x

What we’ll cover in this article:

✅ The hidden toxins in your beauty cupboard, wardrobe, and home

✅ Why “fragrance-free” might be your nervous system’s new best friend

✅ Everyday foods that quietly increase your body’s toxic burden

✅ Simple swaps that support your hormones, gut and mind

✅ How to detox naturally and support your body’s natural cleansing processes

This isn’t about fear or obsessing over every little thing. It’s about awareness, and giving your body what it needs to function the way it was always meant to: beautifully and naturally.

“You cannot detoxify your body if you continue to live in a toxic environment. What goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it.” – Dr. Mark Hyman

Did you know?…

❌ Over 80,000 chemicals are registered for use in the U.S., but FEWER THAN 10% have been tested for long-term safety on human health.[1]

❌ Artificial fragrance can contain OVER 100 CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS, many of which are linked to hormone disruption, allergies, and respiratory issues.[2]

❌ Phthalates (commonly found in plastics and personal care products) have been associated with fertility issues, altered hormone levels, and developmental problems.[3]

❌ Synthetic clothing materials such as polyester can shed microplastics, which are absorbed through the skin or inhaled, contributing to oxidative stress and cellular damage.[4]

❌ The average adult in the U.S. is exposed to more than 100 TOXIC CHEMICALS each day from personal care and cleaning products.[5]

❌ Long-term use of non-stick cookware coated with PFOA and PFAS (“forever chemicals”) is associated with liver damage, thyroid disruption, and immune suppression.[6]

❌ Household dust can contain OVER 40 TOXIC SUBSTANCES - including flame retardants, pesticides, and plasticisers.[7]

Your Body is Brilliant, But It Needs Support

Every day, your body is detoxifying, rebalancing, and protecting you. But in today’s world, it’s working overtime. From what you eat to what you wear, we’re exposed to far more synthetic materials and chemicals than ever before. That can leave you feeling depleted, inflamed, and out of sync.

The silver lining? All these toxins are just another excuse to treat yourself to a sauna session... total self-care, totally justified 😏

What Are Everyday Toxins?

Everyday toxins are synthetic ingredients, additives, and hidden stressors found in your food, beauty products, home, air, and clothing. You might not notice the effects right away, but over time, they can mess with:

• Hormones and mood

• Sleep and energy

• Skin, gut, and immune health

• Nervous system balance and inflammation

You don’t need to eliminate everything. But reducing your exposure can make a powerful difference in how you feel.

“Reducing your toxic load isn’t about perfection. It’s about making small daily swaps that your body will thank you for.” – Dr. Mariza Snyder

What You Put on Your Skin Matters

Your skin is beautifully absorbent. That’s why your products matter. From cleansers to deodorant, everything you apply ends up inside your system in some way.

Most conventional products contain parabens, phthalates, synthetic preservatives, and artificial fragrances. These can disrupt hormones, irritate your skin, and weigh down your body’s detox systems.

“Your skin absorbs up to 60% of what you put on it. That’s not a small detail. It’s a daily exposure.” – Dr. Trevor Cates

“The average woman applies over 160 chemicals to her body before breakfast, and most have never been safety tested.” – Dr. Lara Adler

Start with your most-used products: body lotion, deodorant, face wash, and perfume. Go slow and be consistent.

Fragrance-Free Is a Game Changer

Fragrance sounds harmless, but it’s often a cover word for dozens, sometimes hundreds, of chemicals that don’t have to be disclosed.

“Artificial fragrances are among the most common and unregulated sources of daily chemical exposure. If it says ‘fragrance,’ it’s probably hiding dozens of unknown ingredients.” – Dr. Ann Shippy

If it smells like a tropical beach in a bottle, your hormones are probably screaming 👀

Switching to fragrance-free or naturally scented options can ease the load on your hormones, lungs, and nervous system. Think fragrance free skincare, haircare and even cleaning products too...

Food: Keep It Real and Anti-Inflammatory

What you eat is a huge contributor to your overall toxic burden. Processed foods, seed oils, preservatives, and additives increase inflammation and oxidative stress.

“Seed oils are some of the most highly processed and inflammatory substances in the modern diet. They weren’t part of our food system a century ago, and our bodies know it.” – Dr. Cate Shanahan

Focus on vibrant, whole foods. Think water-rich produce, healthy fats, clean proteins, and colourful meals that nourish you from the inside out.

Rethinking Alcohol

Alcohol is socially accepted, but that doesn’t make it harmless. Even small amounts affect your liver, gut, hormones, and mood.

“Alcohol is a socially accepted toxin. It affects sleep, hormones, the liver, gut, and brain, yet we rarely question its daily use.” – Dr. Will Cole

Less rosé, more radiance. You’ll feel it 😉

You don’t have to quit overnight. Try a few nights off each week, explore alcohol-free alternatives, and tune into how your body responds. Personally I’m a big fan of kombucha, it’s fizzy, refreshing, and gives that little celebratory feel without the after-effects.

EMFs: The Invisible Stressor

EMFs (electromagnetic fields) from phones, WiFi, smart meters, and Bluetooth are everywhere. While we can’t totally avoid them, we can reduce our exposure.

“EMFs are the invisible stressor most people ignore. While we can’t avoid them entirely, we can create low-EMF zones to help our nervous systems recover.” – Dr. Joseph Mercola

Turn off your WiFi at night, use airplane mode while you sleep, and take breaks from Bluetooth devices.

What You Wear Matters Too

Clothing made from polyester, nylon, and other synthetic materials can shed microplastics and off-gas chemicals that are absorbed by your skin.

“The clothes we wear can act as delivery systems for toxins. Many synthetic fabrics are coated in flame retardants, plastics, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.” – Tasha Stoiber

Choose breathable, natural fibres like organic cotton, bamboo, linen, or hemp. Start with what you wear closest to your skin.

Detox Support: How to Help Your Body Cleanse Naturally

Your body already knows how to detox. It just needs the right support.

Hot tip: you don’t need to juice cleanse your life away. Just sweat, bounce, brush, and chill.

Here are a few rituals to add into your week:

• Sauna sessions: Sweating helps eliminate stored toxins through the skin

• Detox supplements: Use high-quality supplements to give your detox process a little extra love and support.
  

• Dry body brushing: Boosts lymph flow, supports skin renewal, and improves circulation

• Castor oil packs: A beautiful way to support your liver and soothe inflammation

• Rebounding: Bouncing on a mini trampoline is fun and supports lymphatic drainage

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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“We cleanse by creating space, by moving our lymph, sweating, and supporting the organs that restore our radiance.” – Nadine Artemis, Author of Renegade Beauty

The Compound Effect: Every Swap Adds Up

You don’t have to do everything at once. One small change at a time is enough. One cleaner product. One less toxin. One lighter choice 🙌

Every little shift you make helps your body feel more safe, calm, and supported.
You don’t need to live in a cabin off-grid, just start where you are and romanticise the swaps.

“We are living in a soup of synthetic chemicals, from what we wear to what we clean with. But we can choose differently, and every choice matters.” – Dr. Aly Cohen

Where to Begin

💖 Start with the everyday things you touch most

💖 Swap to a fragrance-free body wash

💖 Choose natural fibre underwear

💖 Drink from stainless steel or glass, not plastic

💖 Store leftovers in glass

💖 Switch out seed oils for cold pressed organic olive oil or coconut oil

💖 Walk barefoot, let the sun hit your face, and open your windows wide

Final Thoughts: Small Changes, Lasting Impact

Your body doesn’t need perfection. It just needs support.

Each intentional choice you make is a vote for feeling clearer, lighter, and more like yourself. It’s not about fear or restriction. It’s about removing what’s in the way of your glow.

When you give your body the space it needs to heal and thrive, everything starts to shift. More energy. Better sleep. Clearer skin. A calmer mind.

Because when you lighten your toxic load, you don’t just protect your health - 
You unlock your energy, your clarity, and your calm.

Glow tip: When in doubt, swap the product, sip the herbal tea, and go barefoot in the garden. That’s the vibe ✨

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This article is part of our Foundations of Health series, where we explore the 11 Foundational Pillars of Health. Each pillar helps to form the foundations you need for a Glowing Healthy body and mind. These articles contain free and accessible tips to get you started on your health journey, no matter where you’re at right now.

Sources:
[1] Environmental Working Group, 2022
[2] Steinemann, Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2009
[3] CDC, 2021
[4] Gasperi et al., Environmental Science and Technology, 2018
[5] Environmental Working Group, 2020
[6] EPA, 2021
[7] Rudel et al., Environmental Science & Technology, 2011

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