Clean + Baby-Friendly Skincare That Actually Works
With so many brands green-washing our shelves with claims like, ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ we have dived deep into ingredients lists and third-party lab testing results to find truly clean + baby-friendly skincare for our families.
When it comes to finding clean + baby-friendly skincare (that actually works), the struggle can be very real.
While many certifying bodies have banned the use of harmful chemicals, we are still seeing some not-so-great ingredients lurking on labels more often than not. This is extra frustrating because a lot of the brands claim to be ‘natural,’ ‘safe’ and ‘non-toxic.’
We know that it can feel overwhelming to try to avoid this, that and every other chemical under the sun. We know just how clever brands are when they come to greenwashing. We know how frustrating it is when you find a non-toxic product, but it doesn’t work. We also know that truly clean and non-toxic skincare should be accessible.
In this article, we’ll go over:
- Chemicals to avoid in skincare
- The non-toxic skincare brands we have tried and trust
- Our skincare picks for women
- Our skincare picks for babies and children
Scroll down to learn more.
These are the chemicals you should 100% be avoiding in skincare.
- Parabens – Often used as a skincare preservative, these are known hormone disrupters, carcinogens, and skin irritants. When reading an ingredients list, make sure there isn’t anything with ‘paraben’ on the end such as methylparaben, ethlyparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylparaben, or isopropylparaben. But beware: sometimes a company will shorten the word to just methyl, ethyl or propyl!
- Petrochemicals – The problem with petrochemicals is that they can be contaminated with 1,4 dioxane, which is a volatile organic compound known to cause cancer, irritation and damage to your central nervous system. These include ingredients like parfum, fragrance, parafin wax, butyl alcohol, butylparaben, butylene glycol, mineral oil, toluene, benzene, polyethylene glycol (PEG) as well as ethanolamine and dietanolamine.
- Phthalates – Phthalates are used as a plasticizer and are found in nail polish, hair spray, perfumes, lotions, soaps, shampoos and more. As known endocrine disruptors associated with liver and kidney lesions and increasing your risk of certain cancers, they may exacerbate asthma and allergies in children. You will find this on an ingredients list as diethylphthalate (DEP), dibutylphthalates (DBP), diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) or dimethylphthalate (DMP).
- Synthetic Dyes + Colorants – Many synthetic dyes and colorants can contain heavy metals that cause skin irritation and organ toxicity. Be sure to avoid FD&C (Food, Drugs and Cosmetics) and D&C (Drugs & Cosmetics) dyes and pigments such as Yellow No 5 and No 6, Red No 3, Blue No 1 and No 2, as well as Green No 3 and S.
- SLS, SLES + ALS – These sulfates are commonly found in shampoos and soaps as foaming agents. They can heavily irritate the skin and cause your body to overcompensate by creating an excessive amount of oil. Look out for and avoid sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate and ammonium laurel sulfate.
Non-Toxic Skincare Brands
At The Tot, we review every single product we put on our website. We don’t just read ingredients lists, we check the company’s test results and ensure that the products we’re selling are truly safe to use on our family’s skin.
The brands we currently love and trust include:
- BEB Organic
- Doctor Rogers Restore
- Earth Harbor
- Erbaviva
- Esker
- Evereden
- Freegirl Skincare
- Gryph + Ivyrose
- Knours
- LOLI Beauty
- Matana Organics
- mini bloom
- PAAVANI Ayurveda
- Pleni Naturals
- Province Apothecary
- Sahara Rose
- The Organic Pharmacy
Check out our favorite picks below!
Non-toxic Skincare For Mamas
Stretch Mark Creams & Body Oils
Evereden Mama Collection
$95
BEB organic baby bump sensory set
$144
EXCLUSIVE
Matana Organics Stretch Mark Oil
$25
EXCLUSIVE
Gryph + Ivyrose Seal the Deal Moisturizing Balm
$49
PAAVANI Ayurvedic Vata Body Oil
$32 – $55
4 0z / 8 oz
Erbaviva Stretch Mark Oil
$32
Esker Belly Oil + Body Plane Set
$120
EXCLUSIVE
Moisturizers, Cremes, & Serums
Doctor Rogers Restore Face Cream
$72
Earth Harbor Mermaid Milk Nutrient Glow Moisturizer
$42
Earth Harbor Aqua Aura Reparative Eye Creme
$34
Earth Harbor Celestine Hydra-Plumping Peptide Serum
$45
Cleansers
Freegirl Skincare Oily/Acne Skincare Collection
$176
EXCLUSIVE
Doctor Rogers Restore Face Wash
$42
Earth Harbor Aloha Love Nourishing Cream Cleanser
$18
Sahara Rose Luminous Clarifying Cleanser
$32
Face Masks
Province Apothecary Detoxifying + Clarifying Clay Mask
$48
LOLI Beauty Pank Pitaya Mask
$38
Knours Be Kind Exclusive Set
$51
EXCLUSIVE
Earth Harbor Glow Juice Refining Enzyme Mask
$40
Skincare for Babies + Kids
Diaper Creams
The Organic Pharmacy Nappy Balm
$45
mini bloom toot toot balm – set of 2
$35
mini bloom Discovery kit
$69
EXCLUSIVE
Balms and Oils
Kiss Kiss Goodnight Peace of Mind Protective Balm
$28
erbaviva baby butter
$20
erbaviva lip & cheek balm
$13
Gryph & Ivyrose Knight in Armor Body Oil
$29
beb organic nourishing oil
$48
erbaviva organic baby trio
$48
Body Wash & Lotions
evereden newborn essentials
$55
erbaviva organic baby body wash
$18
Gryph + Ivyrose That’s A Wrap Body Wash
$29
beb organic bubbly wash
$68
Gryph + Ivyrose Bath Set
$111
mini bloom mom + baby welcome setÂ
$60
EXCLUSIVE
Sunscreen & Bug Sprays
erbaviva organic baby sunscreen
$23
erbaviva organic children’s buzz spray
$21
Continue exploring
- Looking for more non-toxic skincare and bath product options for your family? Visit The Tot Clean Bath & Beauty Shop.
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