Resources

scan products, check ingredient safety ratings. not perfect but a solid starting point.

Yuka

scan food and cosmetics. colour-coded ratings and suggests alternatives.

Think Dirty

focuses on beauty products. rates ingredients and flags concerns.

INCI Beauty

european app for cosmetic ingredient analysis. very thorough.

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People to Follow

Dr. Shanna Swan

Research

@DrShannaSwan

environmental medicine researcher. wrote "Count Down" on reproductive health + chemicals.

Erin Brockovich

Activism

@ErinBrockworthy

environmental activist. focuses on water contamination and corporate accountability.

Mia Davis

Beauty

@MiaDavis

former head of mission at Credo Beauty. deep knowledge on clean beauty standards.

Dr. Leonardo Trasande

Research

@LeoTrasworthy

NYU professor studying how environmental chemicals affect child health.

Leah Segedie

Testing

@MamavationMama

runs Mamavation. tests products for PFAS and publishes findings.

Branch Basics

Education

@BranchBasics

good educational content on home toxins. (yes they sell products but their info is solid)

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Books

Count Down

by Dr. Shanna Swan

how chemicals are affecting fertility and what we can do about it.

Sicker, Fatter, Poorer

by Dr. Leonardo Trasande

the economic and health costs of endocrine disruptors.

Slow Death by Rubber Duck

by Rick Smith & Bruce Lourie

two guys test chemicals on themselves to see what accumulates.

The Toxic Mold Solution

by Dr. Jill Crista

if you suspect mold issues, this is the most practical guide.

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Databases & Websites

EWG Skin Deep

searchable database of cosmetic ingredients and product safety ratings.

EWG Tap Water Database

enter your zip code to see what's in your local water supply.

PFAS Central

everything about forever chemicals. contamination maps, health effects, news.

Made Safe

independent certification for non-toxic products. stricter than most.

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

advocacy org with good science summaries and ingredient guides.