Men’s Non-Toxic Products
Let me guess… you have successfully swapped majority of the product in your home BUT you are still struggling to get the man in your life on board. Maybe that’s because he can’t let go of his Old Spice deodorant or he doesn’t think it matters…Sound familiar?!
Well…maybe showing him this list will help convince him!
Here are the top five toxic ingredients commonly found in men’s grooming products and why you should avoid them:
Parabens
What They Are: Preservatives used to extend shelf life.
Why to Avoid: Parabens can mimic estrogen in the body, potentially disrupting hormonal balance and increasing the risk of certain cancers.
Sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
What They Are: Foaming agents found in shampoos and body washes.
Why to Avoid: Sulfates can strip natural oils, leading to skin irritation, dryness, and potential long-term damage to hair and skin.
Phthalates
What They Are: Chemicals used to make fragrances last longer and products more flexible.
Why to Avoid: Phthalates have been linked to reproductive and developmental issues, including hormone disruption and increased risk of birth defects.
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Agents (e.g., DMDM Hydantoin)
What They Are: Preservatives used to prevent bacterial growth.
Why to Avoid: Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and can cause skin irritation and respiratory issues.
Triclosan
What It Is: An antimicrobial agent found in some soaps and deodorants.
Why to Avoid: Triclosan can disrupt hormone function and contribute to antibiotic resistance, potentially making infections harder to treat.
Now that we got that out of the way…
I wanted to put together my husband’s tried and true list of products that are Karly Approved and he continues to buy. The man in your life may not even know these products are non-toxic they are so good!
Tap the name of each product below to shop them. Thank you for using my links it helps me earn a small commission to continue share realistic non-tox swaps with you. 1: Dr. Squatch Bar Soap - The best non-toxic bar of soap. I love Dr. Squatch because they use all clean ingredients (all of their fragrance and scents are approved by me!) but they are still affordable. Their entire line is a great way to swap your man’s products to a cleaner alternative. This bar of soap smells delish and lasts a long time!
2: Attitude Men’s 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash - Yep, I found a non-toxic 2-in1! Run and tell the man in your life. Attitude is a great brand for beauty, personal care and home products that are all non-toxic. This 2-in-1 is a great option for men. It suds up nicely and smells delish.
3: Dr. Squatch Shampoo & Conditioner - If the man in your life (btw, if you’re a man reading this, sry I am not addresses your directly…majority of my audience is women but HI happy you’re here!) would prefer seperate shampoo and conditioner then definitely choose this one! I got this set for Sean on Christmas and the bottles are still half full! They last a long time, smell really good and work great in any hair type. I asked Sean if he prefers these for his hair or the Attitude 2-in-1 and he said these 2 products.
4: Dr. Sqautch Ball Barrier Dry Lotion - If you don’t like a greasy feeling after putting on lotion..give this one a try! It’s great for down there but also all over the body. It’s designed to dry immediately so they won’t complain about the feeling. 10/10 recommend.
5: Dr. Squatch Deodorant - This is my husband’s all time favorite non-toxic product that I have recommended to him. This deodorant works so well (sometimes I wonder how they pulled this off without any toxins?!) but it is completely clean! If you have been trying to get the guy in your life to go aluminum free..definitely try this one! It’s doesn’t stain clothes, applies really well and all the scents are clean.
6: Dime No. 1 Cologne (discount code: KARLYA) - Oooo let me tell you…not only does Sean (my husband) LOVE this cologne…but so do I. It smells SO GOOD! But the great thing about the Dime fragrances is that they share the exact ingredients in their fragrance. (which is hard to come by) They have 2 different cologne scents and this one is my favorite. The scent notes are: Sparkling Grapefruit, Rosemary Sprig, Dark Rhum. It is not sweet but the citrus does lighten it up a little bit but I describe it as smelling like….a bougie rich man. SO GOOD!
7: Dime Voir Le Bon Cologne (discount code: KARLYA) - This is the other Dime cologne scent and it does smell really good as well. The scent notes are: Mixed Citrus, Cashmere Woods, White Amber. This scent is a little bit warmer than No. 1 Cologne. A must try!
8: Badger Hair Balm - The perfect all-in-one hair product for the guy in your life! It’s affordable and has clean ingredients. Great for keeping their hair in style all day, for fly aways and you can even use it for your hair (life hack)
9: Jack Fir Shave Cream - This has been Sean’s favorite shave cream that I have showed him. It’s great for sensitive skin and it has aloe to moisturize the skin at the same time. It is a little bit pricey BUT a tiny bit goes a long way - this will last awhile! When I am out of my favorite shave cream (would also be great for men) I will use this. Sorry not sorry.
10: Viking Beard Oil - A beard oil that has all clean ingredients AND it is under $10….a win! There are a few different scents to choose from and they are all approved by me. What more can I say?! It’s great!
11: Lola Ultra Thin Condoms - We have bought these 5 times in the last 6 months 👀 if you’re gonna use condoms..use these! They are thin, comfortable and don’t contain any weird toxic fragrance, dyes or PFAS.
12: Lola Personal Lubricant - Another favorite of both of us…I didn’t really like non-toxic lube was a thing but..it is! This one is the best one and super affordable! It’s a gift for both of you. 😉
13: Dr. Bronners Peppermint Lip Balm - Hey guys….please use lip balm! This one is perfect for them because it’s just a good, non-tox basic lip balm. It’s hydrating while still a little cooling because the peppermint. I also love this lip balm.
Okay…I think I covered all the areas that men need! Let me know on my Instagram what I missed.
Make sure to keep up with my favorite toxin free products on my Amazon, Instagram and Tiktok!
xoxo, Karly Alane
