Small Batch Goodness is where you discover passionate founders and their authentic + all-natural creations. From herbalists studying the healing power of medicinal herbs, to beekeepers mindful of the connectedness of the entire ecosystem, to carpenters who stumbled upon something amazing accidentally — below you will find small companies making the awesomest all-natural goodness.

 

All-Natural Hair + Skin Care

That actually is. Body care made entirely with natural ingredients in their wholesome state. Ingredients naturally bursting with nourishing and healing properties. All made by small founders with integrity. And here’s something unusual: this is goodness that will make you fall in love with reading the ingredients list!

100% Natural Hair + Skin Care with Wholesome Ingredients
The Best Natural Sunscreens for Wholesome Protection
The Best Natural Sunscreens for Wholesome Protection

Attributes of safe yet effective sunscreens. Petrochemical free sunscreens that have a mineral based active ingredient + all-natural inactive ingredients for nourishment. Such sunscreens are safe for babies and safe for those with the most sensitive of skins. And yet provide reliable broad spectrum UV protection!

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The Best Natural Deodorants That Actually Are.
The Best Natural Deodorants That Actually Are.

All-natural because ingredients closest to their original wholesome state are the most nutrient dense. All-natural because we don’t want our deodorants to be doing more harm than good. All-natural because who needs petrochemicals derived via who knows which chemical process in our deodorant? So here are the best deodorants made from wholesome natural goodness #freethepores

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The Best Natural Shampoos That Actually Are.
The Best Natural Shampoos That Actually Are.

I dive into what makes a truly better natural shampoo and give my best natural shampoo recommendations based on A. high quality surfactants that safely + gently cleanse B. whole plant based botanicals that actually nourish and promote overall scalp & hair health and strengthen our hair roots and C. the background and passion of the founders!

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The Best Natural Pomades That Actually Are.
The Best Natural Pomades That Actually Are.

Discover 100% natural pomades that reflect the originality of the founders. Pomades that are truly wholesome + natural. Every company’s ingredient mix is a bit different and leverages mother earth’s goodness in unique ways to achieve the same goal of perfecting our hair styles completely naturally.

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Qualities of the Best Natural Dry Shampoos + Recommendations
Qualities of the Best Natural Dry Shampoos + Recommendations

Next time we find asking ourselves questions like “what’s the difference between cheap vs. expensive dry shampoo,” know that what actually matters is the full ingredients list. And that means every single ingredient! Let’s dive into what makes a better all natural dry shampoo + my recommendations.

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Wholesome Foods from Rich Ecosystems

Mother Earth is the real MVP. Foods that come from soil that’s healthy and alive — with its microbiome of insects, micronutrients, minerals and live enzymes intact. And bees that similarly buzz around in environments free of toxic pesticides and fertilizers.

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The Best Raw Honey Brands That Actually Are.
The Best Raw Honey Brands That Actually Are.

You know, finding completely raw + unfiltered pristine single source floral honey is not the easiest task. Why do the biggest store honey brands, engaged in their misleading advertising and false claims, make it so hard? To find the best raw honey that actually is, we have to dig a little deeper and find small producers with integrity. Producers who are in touch with the bees and their biodiverse buzzing landscapes. Let’s begin.

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3 Wholesome Breakfast Alternatives to the Processed Cereal
3 Wholesome Breakfast Alternatives to the Processed Cereal

Breakfast or any other meal, how healthy a food is comes down to three things: 1) the full ingredients list 2) how the given ingredients are processed to make the final product and 3) the quality and aliveness of the soil on which the ingredients are grown. We want wholesome nutrient dense foods, which are minimally processed, and grown in a biodiverse and earth friendly way.

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Ingredients and Brands To Avoid

It’s equally important to know what not to put inside or on our bodies. In the below research articles I dive deep into the ingredients + manufacturing methodologies to avoid, whether that’s products in our bathroom or the pantry.

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Why Have Chemical Sunscreens Failed to Reduce Skin Cancer Rates?
Why Have Chemical Sunscreens Failed to Reduce Skin Cancer Rates?

Over the past half a century, we have witnessed a perplexing trend. Skin cancer rates have steadily risen since the 1970s. All the while, the usage and adoption of sunscreens has risen alongside it. We explore these rising skin cancer rates and why sunscreens have not been able to prevent the rise. We also explore a better relationship with the all important sun and alternatives to toxic chemical sunscreens.

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7 Unhealthy Ingredients in Our Processed Cereal + The Worst Cereals to Avoid
7 Unhealthy Ingredients in Our Processed Cereal + The Worst Cereals to Avoid

Our daily breakfast habits matter. From potentially toxic preservatives to processing agents to petroleum based artificial colors; there is a lot that makes our breakfast cereal unhealthy. The consequences are quite real as well - from inflammation, behavioral problems in children, obesity and diabetes to name a few.

Here we cover the 7 harmful ingredients in cereal and the worst cereal brands you need to avoid.

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16 Harmful Shampoo Ingredients Bad for Our Hair + The Worst Brands to Avoid
16 Harmful Shampoo Ingredients Bad for Our Hair + The Worst Brands to Avoid

What you apply on your hair and body on a daily basis matters. Hair loss, scalp irritation, allergic reactions, hormonal disruptions and even cancer are all tied with harsh chemicals found in our shampoos.

Detoxing thus begins with a holistic review of all the hair and skin care products we are exposing ourselves to everyday. Here we dive into the 16 harsh chemicals hidden in your shampoo & conditioner and cover the worst shampoo brands you need to avoid.

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