Each year, people spend a lot of money on health, beauty, and household products. Even worse, often these products are loaded with synthetic ingredients like parabens, phthalates, chemicals that are tested on animals, and a whole host of other additives that can cause skin irritation and additional health problems. Not to mention all the unnecessary plastic packaging that’s destroying our planet.

Happy Earth Habits on TikTok reviewed popular eco-friendly alternatives to products most of us use every day so you know what’s worth buying!

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Detergents that are currently on the market contain petroleum, phthalates, phosphates, chlorine, optical brighteners, synthetic fragrances, and dyes. They’re also packaged in plastic, which we want to avoid. Luckily, there are a variety of safe, natural, and eco-friendly laundry detergents on the market these days. Dilutable laundry bars can make up to 125 loads of laundry and is plastic-free, zero-waste, and made from natural ingredients!

Are you still using plastic dish brushes in your kitchen? If so, zero-waste brushes are the perfect solution for cleaning your pots and pans without harming the planet. They come in wood and bamboo versions, and won’t release microplastics into the environment.

Most store-bought mascaras still test on animals, contain harmful chemicals, and are packaged in excessive amounts of plastic. If mascara is your favorite makeup item and you can’t live without it, try eco-friendly mascara! With options like powder mascara, tint mascara, and a plethora of zero-waste brands to choose from, you can still feel your best without sending even more plastic to landfills.

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