A Practical Guide to Lower-Tox Living
“As a health and wellness coach, I believe the products we use every day are one piece of the bigger picture of supporting our own health and that of our families. From the water we drink to the products we use at home and on our bodies, we can be more intentional about our everyday exposures.
Lower-tox living doesn’t have to mean changing everything overnight. Start with what you use most often, make simple swaps where they make sense, and replace things over time. I partnered with Trace to create an approachable starting point to help you make more informed choices for yourself and your family.”
A Note from MorganSmall steps, real research, no pressure
This is educational information, not medical advice. If you’re managing a health condition, please continue working with your care team. This guide is meant to complement that relationship, not replace it.
If you only do three things
- Check your water.Look up your local water quality and consider whether filtration makes sense for your home. EWG Tap Water Database
- Reduce fragrance.Start with easy wins like plug-ins, laundry products, and cleaning products.
- Simplify your all-purpose cleaner.Try a mix of vinegar and water for many common cleaning needs.
Air + water
Water and indoor air are part of our everyday environment, making them practical places to start.
- Check your local water quality (a free lookup takes minutes)
- Consider drinking water filtration based on your local water quality
- Consider shower filtration if chlorine is a concern in your local water
- Open windows regularly; reduce fragrance sources like candles and plug-ins
- Consider an air purifier, especially in the bedroom
Kitchen
Heat and plastic are a common, easy-to-avoid combination.
- Avoid heating food in plastic
- Choose glass for food storage
- Consider wood or stainless for cutting boards and everyday utensils
- Replace scratched or worn non-stick with cast iron or stainless when it’s time
Cleaning + laundry
Reducing fragrance is one simple way to make more intentional choices at home.
- Choose fragrance-free cleaning products
- Look for simpler products with clearly listed ingredients
- Choose fragrance-free laundry detergent
Personal care + everyday wear
Prioritize what you use most often and what comes into direct contact with your body.
- Start with the personal care products you use most often
- Explore alternatives for deodorant, lotion, skincare, and makeup
- As clothing needs replacing, consider choosing natural fibers like cotton, linen, and wool over synthetic fabrics like polyester
Morgan’s picks | RINGANA
A selection of personal care products recommended by Morgan. RINGANA provides publicly available ingredient lists, allowing consumers to review what’s in each product.
Morgan is a RINGANA partner and may earn a commission through purchases made using her link. These products are featured as Morgan’s personal recommendations and have not received Trace Approved status. RINGANA reports conducting product testing, but product-specific third-party certifications and testing documentation have not been independently verified by Trace.
- Fresh Body Wash
- Fresh Cream MediumContains rose essential oil
- Fresh CleanserContains rose essential oil
- Fresh DeodorantScented with essential oils
- Fresh Body Milk Rich
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Curious what your home would score?
The free Home Snapshot is a five-question preview of a full Trace assessment. It takes about two minutes.
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Trace is a home health platform built around a simple idea: your home has a health score, just like your sleep or daily step count. Trace assesses the products and materials already in a home, the things that shape our everyday environment, and turns that into a Home Health Score, plus real, prioritized swaps.
Beyond this guide, Trace offers in-person (San Diego and Southern California) and virtual assessments for a full, personalized picture of your space, with a digital app coming soon.
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