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Do you dare to go au naturale?<\/strong> <\/span>And no, we don\u2019t mean in the nude!<\/p>\n

There are lots of good reasons to embrace a natural lifestyle. For one, you damage the earth less and benefit your body more. Reduced stress and better health are a few other \u201cpure life\u201d perks you can also look forward to!<\/p>\n

But what does it mean to live a healthy, natural lifestyle? Do you have to sew your own clothes and eat only foods that grow in the dirt? Only if you want to! Living a natural lifestyle looks different for everyone, and it\u2019s okay not to be perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div>

How to live a natural lifestyle<\/span><\/h2>\n

Natural living can be all-encompassing, but it doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming. When it comes to developing sustainable habits, small steps over a long time make a big difference. Here are some of our favorite tips for going natural.<\/p>\n

Forget artificial fragrances<\/span><\/h3>\n

Synthetic scents don\u2019t hold a candle to pure essential oils. When you see \u201cfragrance\u201d<\/a> on a cosmetics label, it can include thousands of unidentified chemicals\u2014not exactly something you want to put on your face! Icky, irritating ingredients like wax, propane, and isopropyl alcohol<\/a> are also commonly found in commercial air fresheners and candles.<\/p>\n

So why settle for artificial ingredients when you can have the real deal?
\nEssential oils are natural fragrance, and they\u2019re potent too. All it takes is a few drops to transport yourself to a lush forest, fairytale land, or exotic new city<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Ditch and switch<\/span><\/h3>\n

Swapping candles and air fresheners for the fresh scents of nature is only the beginning. There\u2019s a natural substitute for virtually everything you use around the house, from cleaning products<\/a> to personal care products to makeup. You can even find natural deodorant<\/a> and plant-based shampoo<\/a> for your furry friend.<\/p>\n

YL tip:<\/span> <\/strong>Watch out for greenwashing. Companies will add \u201cgreen\u201d or \u201cnatural\u201d to their labels, but there is little regulation around using those marketing buzzwords. Always check the label before you buy.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Do it yourself<\/span><\/h3>\n

Looking for more ways to give harmful chemicals the boot? Why not dabble in DIY? You could make natural versions of the products you use on a regular basis. Then you\u2019ll know exactly what\u2019s in them and have the freedom to customize the scent as much as you like. You might even have a little fun while you\u2019re at it!<\/p>\n

Another bonus? Making things yourself helps you control the amount of waste you create. Less garbage is always the green way to go.<\/p>\n

Here are some DIYs to get you started:<\/p>\n