What's Hiding in Your Medicine Cabinet?

Harmful Chemicals Lurk In Most Everyday Products - Yes, yours too.

Source: Environmental Working Group

Clean Alternatives to Conventional Products

See that toothpaste on your bathroom sink? What about that lipstick on your vanity? Oh, and what about that shampoo you just used on all over your scalp?
What do they all have in common? 
They're chock full of nasty ingredients. 

What most consumers don't know is that the chemicals in their everyday products are contributing to all kinds of disease, but these toxins are never cited as a source of illness. With more and more cancer-causing ingredients and endocrine disruptors populating most drugstore brands' labels, it's easier than ever to be infected by such toxins - every single day. Want to kick those icky chemicals to the curb? Read on!

"I like my products how I like my people; non-toxic." - Follain

*Website pictures taken by Jenna and Jay Kshatri*

Why are People Reluctant to Buy Natural Products?

And How BeMindfulChooseNatural's Mission and Perspective Addresses These Concerns

1. Too Expensive 

The number one answer I get when I ask people why they are resistant to  buying natural items is because of limited financial abilities, and that is totally reasonable! It's true, natural and organic products will often cost more than toxic products. This is because the phrase, "You get what you pay for" really does ring true in areas like this (and no, I'm not telling you to buy an $80 face cream with this sentiment). Due to money being a huge stressor in most people's lives, I decided to compile a huge list of all the most natural yet affordable personal care products I could find. 
If you're familiar with any green beauty bloggers or advocates, they'll almost always promote the expensive products they use. Sure, those natural products look beautiful and are probably great, but they're not accessible to everyone. That is where BeMindfulChooseNatural differs from other advocates and educators. It would be wonderful if we lived in a world where every person could have access to the cleanest, most expensive personal care products, but unfortunately we don't. Unlike other clean beauty gurus, my main goal is to actually get as many people as possible to make the switch to natural products, not just educate them on why they should do it. Being a college student with limited funds myself, I want to make sure other people in my position have the same opportunities to prioritize their health as wealthy people do. The only way to do that is to make products more accessible through price, and that is my mission here. 

2. Doubt in Their Effectiveness

Another common answer to my question is that they don't believe natural products work as well as conventional products. They ask, "Well, will this natural cream hydrate my face as well as this drugstore cream? Will this organic toothpaste clean my teeth as well as my Crest toothpaste?" The answers are yes and yes, and in most cases they work better than mainstream products.
There are lots of misconceptions about the validity of natural products, and rightfully so since people are rarely exposed to clean products and are not told that there are alternatives to conventional brands. That's why I'm here, to debunk that!
I'm a shining example of someone who had horrid acne in their earlier teens and then cleared it up using natural skincare, not prescriptions or harsh treatments. I also had an obscene amount of cavities growing up, and now with my natural toothpaste, I'm in great dental health. There are tons of people like me, people who changed their lives through the usage of clean products, so trust me when I say you won't be disappointed when you make the switch. BeMindfulChooseNatural's product recommendations only include the products with the best reviews and results, all ensured with rigorous research of the ingredients in each product, testimonials of the products, and testing of products when able.

Meet the Creator...

Jenna Kshatri

Jenna Kshatri is a 19 year old student at Chatham University studying interior architecture. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her family, but she grew up in Allentown, PA. When not researching natural and organic products, Kshatri reads up on design trends and explores the many facets of spirituality. Kshatri found her passion for natural living through the sickness, and eventual death, of her cancer-stricken mother. To learn more about her story and how she got involved in this clean product revolution, click the button below.

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Questions on Beginning Your Clean Living Journey?

I'm passionate about helping anyone and everyone start living their clean life as soon as possible. Feel free to contact me via email if you have questions or would like a free product consultation suited to your specific needs. 

Pittsburgh, PA 

jenna.kshatri@yahoo.com