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 our 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

From wholesome shampoos, minimalist pomades made with beeswax + clay, to truly non-toxic yet effective mineral sunscreens — only the best ingredient focused concoctions from founders with integrity make the recommendations below.

All-Natural Hair + Skin Care with Wholesome Ingredients

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!

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

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!

The Best Natural Pomades That Actually Are.

Discover all-natural pomades that reflect the originality and creativity 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.

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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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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Jul 2, 2022

Why Have Chemical Sunscreens Failed to Reduce Skin Cancer Rates?

Jul 2, 2022

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.

Jul 2, 2022

Feb 6, 2022

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

Feb 6, 2022

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.

Feb 6, 2022

Dec 4, 2021

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

Dec 4, 2021

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.

Dec 4, 2021

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My favorite small batch companies

It’s all about the founders! Finding people who have unearthed the goodness of nature to create original all-natural body care as an alternative to harmful chemical based traditional cosmetics. These are my favorite small companies.

All-Natural Small Batch Companies

Babo Botanicals

Babo Botanicals crafts truly better hair and skin care. Nature based shampoos rich in flower extracts and seed oils like calendula, kudzu root extract & cocoa seed butter. Mineral based sunscreens full of vitamins and anti-oxidants. Hypoallergenic body and skin care specifically crafted for babies, kids and anyone with a sensitive skin. Babo is up to a lot of good.

Earth Mama Organics

Earth Mama uses the healing powers of medicinal herbs and plants to craft nourishing body care. Earth Mama has a special focus on creating for expecting and recent mothers, babies and anyone with an uber-sensitive skin. The company’s organic concoctions include mineral based sunscreens, baby & body wash, calendula baby oil and more.

Jack Henry

Born out of beautiful Carlsbad in Southern California, Jack Henry crafts natural and minimalistic men’s hair & body care products. This includes their legendary hair styling clay pomade - made with only 4 natural ingredients. Whether it’s beeswax, cedarwood oil or mango butter - Jack Henry’s approach to ingredients is minimal and purposeful .

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