Guides and roundups covering products top-rated by EWG Skin Deep and EWG VERIFIED®. We are not affiliated with the Environmental Working Group — we reference their publicly available ratings to help families make more informed choices.
Fall means dry air, cozy candles, and the seasonal restocking of a few household staples. Every pick on this list is EWG-rated — either EWG VERIFIED®, EWG Guide A-rated, or scored LOW HAZARD on EWG's Skin Deep database. Seven products across six categories, all available on Amazon.
EWG does not rate saunas, but its published guidance on VOCs, formaldehyde in engineered wood, and PVC plasticizers gives us a practical evaluation checklist. Seven verified in-stock picks across three tiers: solid-wood infrared cabins, portable sauna tents with non-PVC covers, and sauna blankets with PVC-free outer shells.
EWG's PFAS research has documented forever chemicals across multiple categories of everyday household products — from nonstick cookware to food packaging, water, and period products. Here are eight practical PFAS-free alternatives, one or two per category, with verified in-stock picks and EWG's research basis for each swap.
Fragrance is one of the most commonly flagged ingredients in EWG’s databases. This guide covers six fragrance-free picks across personal care and household cleaning, with EWG evaluations for each.
EWG's PFAS research has flagged flexible plastic food-contact packaging as a source of PFAS concerns. Food-grade silicone snack bags sidestep that chemistry entirely: silicone contains no fluoropolymers by composition. Five verified in-stock picks from Stasher, Zip Top, and Bumkins, starting at $8.38.
EWG gives Downy Ultra Liquid Fabric Softener, April Fresh a D in its Guide to Healthy Cleaning, citing synthetic fragrance and undisclosed chemicals as the primary concern. Four fragrance-free alternatives that rate A, verified in stock, starting at $13.99.
EWG's PFAS research has documented concerns with fluorinated food-contact plastics. Glass and stainless steel sidestep that chemistry entirely. Four verified in-stock picks from Pyrex, Anchor Hocking, OXO, and U-Konserve, starting at $19.99.
Conventional bubble baths often contain synthetic fragrance, sulfate surfactants, and preservatives that the Environmental Working Group flags in its Skin Deep® database. This guide covers three dedicated kids' bubble bath picks — two EWG VERIFIED® and one rated LOW HAZARD on EWG Skin Deep® — confirmed in stock on Amazon as of September 2026, plus an EWG VERIFIED® castile soap that many parents also use at bath time.
EWG rates Glade PlugIns D to F and Febreze Fade Defy PLUG D in its Guide to Healthy Cleaning, citing synthetic fragrance as the primary flagged ingredient. Room sprays with no synthetic fragrances and ultrasonic diffusers sidestep those concerns. Five verified in-stock picks starting at $8.47.
Not all Febreze fabric refreshers score the same on EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning. April Fresh with Downy, Linen & Sky, and Spring & Renewal rate C or D — primarily for synthetic fragrance and antimicrobial ingredients. The best non-toxic Febreze alternative in the subcategory: ATTITUDE Nature + little ones Concentrated Fabric Refresher, Fragrance Free, which is rated A and carries the EWG VERIFIED® mark.
Fragrance-free isn't the same as EWG-rated. This guide covers five cleaning products with no synthetic fragrance that have been independently evaluated by EWG — covering multi-surface, dish soap, dishwasher, and laundry categories.
Carpet cleaners and carpet deodorizers do different jobs. This guide covers two EWG Grade A-rated wet cleaners for actual stain and soil removal, plus a powder refresher for between-cleans odor care — with clear labeling so you know exactly what each product does.
Many conventional hand creams contain synthetic fragrance and parabens that EWG flags in its Skin Deep database. This guide covers five non-toxic hand cream picks: two carry the EWG VERIFIED® mark, three rate LOW HAZARD on EWG Skin Deep. All confirmed in stock on Amazon as of September 2026, from $9.50.
Conventional toilet bowl cleaners like Lysol and Clorox earn D and F from EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning — primarily for hydrochloric acid, chlorine bleach, and synthetic fragrance. Here are three verified alternatives that rate A or B on EWG, all available on Amazon.
EWG's published research documents heavy metals (including lead, found in all 10 face paints the FDA tested in 2014), synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrance, and parabens in conventional Halloween face paint. No face paint brand is EWG VERIFIED®; one pick (Elegant Minerals) rates in the LOW HAZARD band on EWG Skin Deep®. Five picks verified in stock.
EWG rates Bounce Dryer Sheets (Spring Fresh, Outdoor Fresh) D and Downy Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, Cool Cotton F in its Guide to Healthy Cleaning, primarily for quaternary ammonium compounds and synthetic fragrance. Wool dryer balls contain no chemical softening agents, so there are no ingredients for EWG to rate. Five verified picks starting at $8.97.
If you're looking for the best non-toxic candles, the answer comes down to what the candle is made of and whether a credible third party has checked. Here are MADE SAFE® certified picks and ingredient-transparent beeswax and soy options — all verified on Amazon.
What you use to wash your face lingers on your skin barrier — which makes ingredient quality matter more here than in rinse-off body wash. This guide covers EWG VERIFIED® face washes only: the highest EWG designation for ingredient transparency, organized by skin type.
Our October 2026 Book of the Month: Green Enough by Leah Segedie, founder of Mamavation. A practical, non-alarmist framework for reducing everyday chemical exposure in your kitchen — without overhauling everything at once.
Conventional plug-in air fresheners and synthetic room sprays off-gas fragrance chemicals into closed fall air. These EWG top-rated aromatherapy mists and room sprays use essential oils and natural ingredients — no synthetic fragrance, no aerosol propellants.
Most scented candles contain synthetic fragrance that EWG's Skin Deep® database flags as a concern. The best independently certified option we found: Fontana Candle Co., which holds MADE SAFE® certification across its beeswax candle line — no paraffin, no synthetic fragrance, pure essential oils.
Building a non-toxic baby registry feels overwhelming — until you have a curated, EWG-evaluated checklist. Every product here is verified against EWG's Skin Deep database, the EWG VERIFIED® mark, or EWG's Food Scores database, organized across all six essential categories.
September 2026 Book of the Month: The Slightly Greener Method by Tonya Harris, MSHN, BCHN. A practical room-by-room guide for families who want to reduce household toxins without overhauling their lives.
Not every bar soap is as simple as it looks. Some familiar brands score in the moderate hazard range on EWG Skin Deep. Here are three EWG VERIFIED® bar soaps — for babies, adults, and everyone in between.
Laundry pods are convenient, but most conventional options include synthetic fragrances, optical brighteners, and other ingredients EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning flags as concerns. This guide rounds up the best non-toxic laundry pods rated by EWG — from EWG VERIFIED® options to Grade A Healthy Cleaning picks.
Your family uses hand soap more than almost any other personal care product. Here are the top EWG verified hand soap picks for 2026 — EWG VERIFIED® formulas with fully disclosed, lower-hazard ingredients.
Most baby lotions claim to be gentle, but few clear EWG's strictest ingredient standards. Here are the top non-toxic baby lotions rated by EWG — including EWG VERIFIED® picks — with direct Amazon links.
With hundreds of sunscreens on store shelves and ingredient lists that read like chemistry exams, the EWG VERIFIED® mark cuts through the noise. Here are the top EWG-verified sunscreens for 2026.
Conventional mouthwash can carry a long ingredient list — alcohol, artificial dyes, saccharin, and synthetic flavors that EWG Skin Deep® flags as concerns. This roundup covers four alcohol-free mouthwashes that rate LOW HAZARD on EWG's Skin Deep® database, with verified ASINs and Amazon links for each.
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in drinking water supplies across the United States, and EWG's Tap Water Database documents contamination levels by ZIP code. The right water filter, specifically one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 standards, can dramatically reduce PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS in your family's drinking water. This guide covers the best options from pitcher to under-sink reverse osmosis.
Between 2021 and 2022, some of the most popular dry shampoo brands (Dove, Batiste, Nexxus, TRESemmé, Suave, and TIGI Bed Head) were recalled for elevated benzene levels detected in their aerosol propellants. If you've been looking for dry shampoo without benzene, this guide covers what EWG rates and why non-aerosol powder formats are worth considering.
Dawn is the #1-selling dish soap in the U.S. EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning grades Dawn products across a wide range — from an F for Dawn Original to a B for Dawn Ultra Platinum. Here's what each grade means, why "Dawn Free & Gentle" scores D–F despite its name, and which alternatives earn an EWG Grade A or EWG VERIFIED® status.
Mrs. Meyer's is one of the most recognized "natural" cleaning brands in the U.S. But EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning grades most Mrs. Meyer's products C to D — primarily due to undisclosed "fragrance" ingredients. Here's the full breakdown by product and the top-rated alternatives.
Tide is the #1 laundry detergent in the U.S. by market share. EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning gives Tide Original an F — and Tide Free & Gentle, despite its name, also scores F. Tide Purclean, marketed as plant-based, also scores F. Here's what EWG's grades actually reflect and which alternatives earn EWG VERIFIED® status.
Most scented candles contain synthetic fragrance that EWG flags as a concern. A small number of candle brands have pursued rigorous third-party certification: Fontana Candle Co. is MADE SAFE® Certified across its candle line, and Henry Rose holds EWG VERIFIED® status. This guide covers those brands and explains why conventional air fresheners are so difficult to replace.
If you've searched for non-toxic disinfecting wipes, you've probably found the same problem: the brands that promise to kill 99.9% of bacteria score D or F on EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning, while the products with better EWG ratings don't carry the EPA-registered disinfectant label. This article explains why, and what the EWG VERIFIED® alternatives actually do.
Most conventional floor cleaners contain synthetic fragrances, surfactants, and preservatives that EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning rates as a concern. A few brands have pursued EWG VERIFIED® status for their floor care products. This guide covers those options, with picks for ready-to-use spray, concentrate, and different floor types.
As kids head back to school in September, parents who follow EWG’s ingredient standards want a hand sanitizer that doesn’t trade germ protection for a long list of questionable additives. EWG VERIFIED® hand sanitizers use alcohol to reduce bacteria and viruses without synthetic fragrance, parabens, triclosan, or propylene glycol. These are the best options for backpacks and lunchboxes this fall.
Around age 2 or 3, most kids graduate from baby formulas to something with more cleaning power. These four EWG VERIFIED® kids body washes handle the dirt without the ingredient concerns that come with most conventional products.
Conventional kids water bottles and lunch boxes can introduce BPA, lead, phthalates, and PFAS into your child's food and drink, including chemicals the Environmental Working Group has documented as concerns in food contact materials. Stainless steel bottles and bento boxes with no plastic liner touching food are the lower-risk long-term option. These are the best picks for back-to-school 2026.
The Environmental Working Group has published research documenting concerns about dioxins from chlorine bleaching, pesticide residues in non-organic cotton, and synthetic fragrances in conventional menstrual products. Tampons and pads are FDA-regulated as medical devices, not cosmetics — so EWG's Skin Deep database doesn't formally score them. But the organic certifications these brands carry directly address what EWG has flagged.
Conventional stain removers often contain optical brighteners, petroleum-based solvents, and undisclosed "fragrance" ingredients that EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning flags as concerns. A growing number of oxygen-based stain treatments have earned EWG VERIFIED® status, meeting EWG's full ingredient transparency and safety standards. This guide covers the best of them.
"EWG cookware" means pots and pans that align with the Environmental Working Group's documented guidance on PFAS — the synthetic "forever chemicals" EWG has identified as a household exposure concern in traditional nonstick coatings. Cast iron, stainless steel, and ceramic nonstick cookware with verified PFAS-free coatings are the practical alternatives. This guide covers the best options by material, budget, and use case.
All 8 picks in this guide carry the EWG VERIFIED® mark, EWG's strictest ingredient designation for personal care. Five categories covered: tinted lip balm, mascara, concealer, blush, and brow gel.
If you want to go deeper than a product swap list, these books give you the science and the strategy. Here are the evidence-based non-toxic living titles worth your shelf space in 2026.
Not all bug repellents are equal — and EWG has done the research on which active ingredients they consider lower-concern for kids. This guide explains EWG's insect repellent recommendations and lists the top EWG-cited picks for families, all available on Amazon.
EWG Food Scores is EWG's database for food products — separate from Skin Deep. It rates baby foods on nutrition quality, ingredient concerns, and processing degree. We've identified the top-rated organic baby food brands and products from EWG's Food Scores database.
Conventional dryer sheets are one of the most overlooked chemical exposures in the laundry room. EWG specifically flags quaternary ammonium compounds in fabric softeners. Here are the top EWG-rated alternatives — dryer sheets, liquid softeners, and wool dryer balls — all on Amazon.
Most conventional toilet bowl cleaners score C or D on EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning, largely due to chlorine bleach and synthetic fragrance. Here are the best EWG-rated alternatives — liquid cleaners — all verified in EWG's database.
Bathroom cleaners are among the most chemically aggressive household products — and EWG rates many of them D or F. Here are the best EWG VERIFIED™ bathroom cleaners and EWG "A"-rated alternatives for tub, tile, and shower, all available on Amazon.
Body lotion covers more skin surface area than almost any other product you use — so ingredient quality matters. We've rounded up the top EWG VERIFIED® body lotions and top EWG Skin Deep-rated picks, including options under $20.
Most conditioners are a black box of fragrance and silicones. EWG VERIFIED® conditioners go through EWG's rigorous ingredient review — here are the top picks for every hair type, all available on Amazon.
Baby shampoo covers newborns to about age 2. After that, there's a gap — most "kids" shampoos still use the same conventional formulas as adult products. We've identified the top EWG VERIFIED® shampoos for kids ages 3–10, filling the gap between baby and adult categories.
Lip balm is reapplied multiple times a day — and some of it is inevitably ingested. EWG VERIFIED® lip balms hold the strictest ingredient standard. Here are the top EWG VERIFIED® lip balms and best EWG Skin Deep-rated options with SPF, all available on Amazon.
Our inaugural Book of the Month: "Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World" by Dr. Aly Cohen and Frederick vom Saal, PhD. Here's what we think, what you'll learn, and who it's for.
Most nail polish contains ingredients EWG flags as higher-concern in its Skin Deep database. We've identified the top EWG Skin Deep-rated nail polish options for kids and adults — including water-based kids formulas and 7-free adult options — all available on Amazon.
Tinted moisturizers blend skincare and light coverage — and they're worn every day, on your face. EWG Skin Deep rates hundreds of them. We've pulled the best low-hazard tinted moisturizers and BB creams, including options with SPF, all available on Amazon.
During pregnancy, many parents want to reduce their exposure to high-concern ingredients in personal care products. EWG Skin Deep rates thousands of products against their ingredient hazard database. This guide explains how to use EWG's resources and highlights EWG VERIFIED® products across skincare categories. Always consult your healthcare provider for pregnancy-specific advice.
Finding a sunscreen you'll actually wear every day is already a challenge — finding one that clears a rigorous ingredient review makes it even harder. We've surfaced the top EWG VERIFIED® mineral sunscreens for adults so you can protect your skin without spending hours decoding ingredient labels.
Most dishwasher detergents get a free pass on ingredient scrutiny, but parents loading baby bottles and sippy cups have reason to care. We've rounded up the top EWG-rated dishwasher pods — from EWG VERIFIED® options to an EWG Healthy Cleaning 'A'-rated pick — covering the full price range from $10 to $28.
Mascara is the most used makeup product in most routines — and one of the most chemically complex, applied directly near the eyes, day after day. We've surfaced the top EWG VERIFIED® mascaras plus the highest-rated EWG Skin Deep® options so you can define your lashes without ingredient compromise.
Many mainstream baby lotions contain synthetic fragrances and parabens. Here are the top EWG VERIFIED® baby lotions with direct Amazon links — vetted against EWG's strictest standards.
Bathtime should be simple — but most conventional baby washes contain synthetic fragrances and sulfate surfactants. Here are the top EWG VERIFIED® baby body washes available on Amazon.
Choosing baby wipes feels like a small decision — until you realize your newborn goes through dozens of them every day. Here are the best non-toxic baby wipes rated by EWG, including EWG VERIFIED® picks.
Most conventional shampoos contain SLS, synthetic fragrance, and parabens that EWG flags as ingredients of concern. Here are 8 top-rated EWG VERIFIED® shampoos — plus one EWG Skin Deep LOW HAZARD pick — available on Amazon for 2026.
Diaper rash strikes fast. Here are the top EWG VERIFIED® and top-rated non-toxic diaper rash creams for 2026, all verified on Amazon with direct links.
Your family washes their hands dozens of times a day — before meals, after school, throughout the day. That makes hand soap one of the most frequently used personal care products in your home, and one worth choosing thoughtfully.
Your daily shower routine adds up — soap on skin, day after day, year after year. Choosing the best non-toxic body wash means looking past vague marketing claims and toward formulas with full ingredient transparency and none of the additives flagged by independent researchers.
A daily face moisturizer is one of the few products most adults apply every single morning — which makes the ingredient list worth scrutinizing. The EWG VERIFIED® mark cuts through the noise: it means a brand has proactively submitted its full formulation to EWG for review and meets EWG's strict standards for ingredient transparency.
Six laundry detergents top EWG's ratings for this category — three carry the EWG VERIFIED® mark and two earn Grade A from EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning. All confirmed available on Amazon as of September 2026.
When it comes to protecting a baby's skin from the sun, the stakes are higher than for any other age group. Baby skin is thinner, more permeable, and still developing its natural barrier function — meaning ingredients applied to it are absorbed at higher rates relative to body size.
Every summer, parents face the same question: which sunscreen can I actually trust on my child's skin? With thousands of products on shelves, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
If you've spent any time looking up products on EWG's website, you've probably encountered two different things: a number score (like "1" or "4") and a green badge that says EWG VERIFIED®.
An all-purpose cleaner is used throughout the home — kitchen counters, bathroom surfaces, stovetops, high chairs, and play areas. That breadth of use makes ingredient quality matter.
Bathtime feels simple — until you start reading the ingredients on your baby's shampoo. Many popular brands contain fragrance cocktails, preservatives, and surfactants that score in EWG Skin Deep's moderate-to-high hazard range.
The average American home contains dozens of cleaning products — many of them formulated with ingredients that EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning rates as a concern.
Seven aluminum-free deodorant brands rated and listed by EWG's Skin Deep® database — with each product's actual EWG hazard designation stated clearly. Three confirm LOW HAZARD; the others are included with honest context so you can shop with eyes open.
Dish soap is one of the most frequently used household cleaners — and one of the most likely to leave trace residues on dishes, baby bottles, and kitchen surfaces. Many conventional dish soaps contain synthetic fragrances, dyes, and surfactants that EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning rates as a concern.
If you wash your face twice a day, your facial cleanser contacts your skin more consistently than almost any other product in your routine. Yet many mainstream face washes contain synthetic fragrances, parabens, and surfactants that EWG Skin Deep rates as moderate-to-high hazard.
Foundation is one of the most ingredient-intensive products in a makeup routine — it typically contains a higher number of ingredients than skincare products, including pigments, fillers, emulsifiers, preservatives, and often fragrance.
Pet owners increasingly want the same clean ingredient standards for their animals as they demand for themselves and their children — and for good reason. Dogs groom themselves regularly, and what goes on their skin and coat can enter their system.
Most people brush their teeth at least twice a day — but how often do we think about what's in the toothpaste? Conventional toothpastes can contain artificial sweeteners, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), synthetic flavors, and ingredients like triclosan that EWG Skin Deep has flagged as a concern.
Parents searching for the "safest baby lotion" share a common frustration: conventional baby lotions are often marketed with calming pastels and gentle-sounding names while containing synthetic fragrances, parabens, and other ingredients EWG Skin Deep rates as a concern.
When searching for a baby wash, EWG Skin Deep® is one of the most trusted resources parents turn to. Baby skin is thinner and more permeable than adult skin, meaning whatever touches it absorbs more readily.