A Low-Tox Home: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Family’s Toxic Load
Head here for 10 free DIY recipes and tips to reduce your toxic load.
In today’s world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by hidden toxins in our everyday lives. From skincare to cleaning products, many items we use daily can quietly disrupt our health and the health of our families. The good news? Small, intentional swaps make a huge difference. By creating a low-tox environment, you can nurture healthier skin, a calmer home, and long-term wellbeing.
In our latest video series, we explored simple, practical ways to reduce toxic exposure in every corner of your home. Here’s a recap of the key areas to focus on and why they matter.
1. Baby Care: Gentle Choices for Delicate Skin
Babies are especially vulnerable to environmental toxins because their skin barrier and detox systems are still developing. Choosing plastic-free baby wipes and nappies, fragrance-free nappy creams, and hemp or bamboo bedding helps reduce exposure to harsh chemicals, PFAs, and synthetic fibres.
Even bath time can be simplified — washing with breastmilk baths or bamboo cloths (without soap) supports your baby’s microbiome and avoids stripping their natural oils. These mindful swaps not only protect delicate skin but also set the foundation for lifelong low-tox living.
2. Kitchen: Where Wellness Begins
The kitchen is often the heart of the home — and also a major source of hidden toxins. Water filters reduce heavy metals and contaminants, while switching to safer pots and pans avoids leaching harmful chemicals into meals.
Even something as simple as taking a mindful pantry audit can help you cut back on ultra-processed items and plastics. A clean, low-tox kitchen supports gut health, hormones, and energy levels for the whole family.
3. Bathroom: Daily Rituals, Low-Tox Style
Because we use personal care products every single day, even small exposures add up. Swapping to low-tox body wash, shampoo, conditioner, skincare, and toothpaste means your daily rituals work with your body — not against it.
Your skin is your largest organ and absorbs much of what you put on it. By choosing products free from synthetic fragrances, parabens, and harsh surfactants, you can protect your skin barrier and reduce the overall chemical burden on your body.
4. Laundry & Home: Breathing Easier
Household air quality plays a huge role in well-being. Instead of chemical cleaners, lemon and vinegar are powerful natural alternatives that don’t compromise your indoor air. For clothing and bedding, a DIY low-tox washing powder can keep fabrics fresh without skin-irritating residues.
Simple tech swaps also help — like a wifi-off timer at night to reduce unnecessary EMF exposure and using a dehumidifier to prevent mould growth. These steps create a healthier, calmer home environment for everyone.
5. Low-Tox Health Habits: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Detox Pathways
Beyond the products we use, supporting the body’s natural detoxification is essential. Supplements, homeopathics, and practices like infrared sauna and dry brushing all encourage circulation, lymphatic drainage, and toxin elimination.
Together, these tools help your body reset and build resilience — so you feel clearer, stronger, and more vibrant.
DIY Recipes To Help You Make The Switch
Last year we shared 10 DIY cheap and low-tox recipes/tips to reduce your home's toxic load. All the recipes can be found in our Low Tox Tips section here.
Reducing your toxic load isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Each thoughtful swap, whether in your baby’s bath routine or your own daily skincare, makes a difference for your health and the planet.
At Sabbia Co, we believe in empowering you with knowledge and sustainable solutions that nurture your skin and your family’s wellbeing, while treading lightly on the earth.
