Hey, gorgeous! I want to share a wonderful find that I have been enjoying for some time now, the Seventh Generation Black Currant & Rosewater Natural Hand Wash. As you know, in an effort to lead a cleaner, toxin-free lifestyle, I am discovering new ways to reduce my dependency on chemically-ridden household items.
The Dirty
I am that person, a super-organized clean-freak, who has a stash under the kitchen sink to combat every grime, stank, and growth. Even though my home is kept clean and crisp, I now realize my borderline OCD tendencies expose me to countless toxins. Breathing in heavy fumes, using harsh cleansers, febreezing the hell outta your room…we’re all guilty here. Whether we realize it or not, all of these behaviors have a negative impact on our inner well-being as much as they do on our external environment. Continuous external exposure adds to our overall toxic load, which has the potential to wreak havoc internally.
The Toxic
You can bet every household has hand soap in the bathroom (shame on you if you don’t!). This is an easy place to start your green journey by simply swapping synthetic detergent-based hand soaps for natural ingredients. Harsh, chemically-derived soaps can be loaded with toxins in the form of antimicrobial agents, surfactants, colorants, and fragrances. Just because it smells clean, it doesn’t mean it’s good for you. These seemingly innocent ingredients can contribute to the following side-effects as your toxic load increases:
- skin irritation
- internal organ damage
- nerve toxicity
- hormone disruption
- exposure to carcinogens
- antibiotic resistance
The Luxe
What I like about Seventh Generation’s safe and effective formula is that it’s light, fresh, cleansing, soothing, and straight up beautiful. All you need is one pump to build up a rich, foamy lather that will intoxicate you with its pure, uplifting aroma. It has an enchanting black currant essence, that is far more noticeable than the rosewater.
This gentle hand wash also leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed with a soft, non-drying finish. Seventh Generation provides a 97% certified USDA natural biobased product, which means its formulated without the use of triclosan, phthalates, dyes, or artificial fragrances, all of which are prime suspects to the toxic effects listed above.
I also love how their hand washes are scented with plant-based essential oils and botanical extracts, and not hidden behind the mysterious parfum label. The black currant & rosewater scent whisks you away into a private spa-like getaway. Seventh Generation also offers unscented and antibacterial washes if you prefer, which are biobased as well. What’s more, the packaging is created using 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. The bottle is stunning and the hand wash lasts quite a while, so it doubles as a colorful decoration piece for the sink.
This is one is a keeper, and I’m excited to continue exploring this brand. Also, doesn’t hand wash sound fancier than soap?
Purchase the Black Currant & Rosewater Natural Hand Wash by Seventh Generation
The Seventh Generation Black Currant & Rosewater Natural Hand Wash retails at $3.99 CAD for a 12 fl oz product and can be purchased from the Well.ca website.