Welcome to Feather & Nest’s Low-Tox Marketplace

Simplifying Healthier, More Intentional Living

Feather & Nest was created to help you make more informed, intentional choices for your home and body. Every product in this marketplace has been personally used by me or carefully vetted for ingredient transparency and more thoughtfully formulated options.

This space is about making more informed, intentional choices — without being overwhelmed or pushed to extremes.

In a world where most products are processed and manufactured, trace contaminants can happen. My focus is on helping you lower unnecessary exposure where it matters most, especially with the products you use regularly.

This page outlines the standards I use when selecting products for Feather & Nest so that you can shop with more confidence across every category.

What Healthy Living Means at Feather & Nest

Healthy living is about balance and awareness. It’s supporting your body and home with habits and products that truly serve your well-being. That includes nourishing your body with quality food, moving daily, resting deeply, managing stress, and creating an environment that is calmer and more supportive.

What Low-Tox Living Means

Low-tox living focuses on reducing exposure to ingredients and additives commonly associated with irritation, hormone disruption, or unnecessary chemical burden—primarily through repeated, everyday use.

Research continues to examine how long-term exposure to certain chemicals may contribute to inflammation, hormone disruption, and immune stress — factors that can affect overall health and, for some people, lead to chronic illness.

Low-tox living does not mean eliminating every toxin. That’s not realistic in today’s world. Even “cleaner” products are still processed and manufactured, and trace contamination can occur. The goal is to make better choices where it makes sense, based on ingredient transparency, frequency of use, and real-life practicality.

For me, this lifestyle is rooted in mindful decision-making, simplicity, and continued learning. My standards evolve as I keep researching, testing, and refining what I recommend.

My Marketplace Standards

I built this marketplace because I wanted a place where you didn’t have to guess. Every product here is something I personally use, have researched, or feel comfortable recommending based on ingredients, materials, and transparency.

My focus is to reduce unnecessary exposure where it makes sense—especially for the products we use every day.

Below is how I decide what goes into my shop.

What to watch for by category

Beauty + Personal Care

These products sit on your skin daily, so ingredient transparency matters most here.

I look out for:

  • Fragrance or parfum, which often hides phthalates

  • Preservatives like parabens, methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

  • Petroleum-based ingredients such as petrolatum, paraffin oil, and paraffin wax

  • PEGs and other ethoxylated ingredients, often ending in “-eth”

  • Artificial colors and dyes

  • BHT or BHA used to stabilize oils

Common product types to check:
Lotions, creams, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, makeup, lip products, body wash, skincare.

Cleaning + Household

I clean for a living, so I’m very intentional about what ends up in the air and on surfaces.

I look out for:

  • Fragrance blends

  • Bleach and chlorine-based cleaners

  • Methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) in liquid cleaners and sprays

  • Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

  • Quats and optical brighteners

  • Artificial dyes

  • Phthalates, most often present through fragrance

Common product types to check:
All-purpose sprays, disinfectants, dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, wipes, bathroom cleaners.

Kitchen (Cookware, Storage, Tools)

This category gets extra attention because it involves heat, food, and daily use.

I look out for:

  • Nonstick coatings like PTFE, commonly known as Teflon

  • Bisphenols (BPA, BPS, BPF) in plastics and linings

  • PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PUR (polyurethane) in items where food or liquid touches

  • Polystyrene (PS), often used in foam food containers, disposable cups, and some packaging

I prioritize stainless steel, glass, and ceramic where practical, especially for cooking, hot foods, and liquid storage.

Common product types to check:
Pans, bakeware, air fryer baskets, food storage containers, water bottles, utensils, small kitchen appliances.

Baby + Kids

Kids are more sensitive, so I keep this category extra simple.

I look out for:

  • Fragrance or parfum

  • Methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

  • Phthalates, typically hidden in fragrance

  • Petroleum-based ingredients

  • Plastic-heavy items when better options exist

Common product types to check:
Baby lotion, wipes, shampoo, diaper cream, toys, feeding items, play mats.

Pregnancy + Postpartum

Sensitivities can change quickly during this season, so I’m more cautious with what I use on my body.

I look out for:

  • Retinoids and vitamin A derivatives, including retinol, retinal, retinyl palmitate, and prescription forms like isotretinoin

  • Salicylic acid, especially in higher concentrations or leave-on products

  • Aluminum, commonly found in antiperspirants and some personal care products

  • Diethanolamine (DEA), sometimes used as a foaming or emulsifying agent

  • Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

  • Hydroquinone, often used in skin-brightening or dark-spot treatments

  • Toluene, commonly found in nail products

  • Triclosan, an antibacterial agent sometimes used in personal care products

  • Fragrance blends

  • Methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)

  • Highly scented or heavily preserved leave-on products

Common product types to check:
Skincare, body care, deodorant, nail products, makeup, belly oils, lotions, and other daily personal care staples.

Health + Wellness (including supplements, body oils, and wellness tools)

This is an area where I’m realistic about compromise — we live in a highly processed world.

For supplements and body oils, I look out for:

  • Artificial dyes

  • Proprietary blends without clear ingredient amounts

  • Unnecessary fillers or flavors

  • Lack of third-party testing

  • Little or no information about sourcing, processing, or manufacturing practices

When I do include supplements or body oils, I prioritize brands that share third-party testing results and are transparent about how ingredients are sourced and processed.

For wellness tools, I look out for:

  • Added flame retardants

  • Surface coatings or treatments

  • Poor or missing material disclosure

I prioritize materials like natural rubber and cork when possible and focus on choosing the best option available rather than aiming for perfection.

Common product types to check:
Supplements, body oils, tinctures, yoga mats, foam rollers, exercise bands, wellness devices.

When relevant, I also pay close attention to broader contamination concerns such as mold, heavy metals, harsh preservatives, and other avoidable additives that can add to overall chemical exposure.

Other Resources I Reference

I also reference independent and third-party resources to help guide product selection and verify claims when possible, including:

  • Mamavation — conducts independent investigations that may include laboratory testing, depending on the product category. Their work often examines contaminants such as PFAS, heavy metals, and other environmental chemicals in certain consumer products.

  • MADE SAFE — screens products against a large list of known or suspected harmful substances, evaluating ingredients for potential human health and environmental concerns before allowing products to carry their certification.

  • Credo Clean Standard — provides a widely used clean-beauty framework with ingredient restrictions and fragrance transparency requirements, helping set clearer expectations around formulation and disclosure.

  • EWG Database and Analyzer — provides ingredient-level information and relative hazard ratings based on publicly available scientific research. I use it as a reference point to better understand ingredient profiles and flag potential concerns, while keeping real-world exposure and formulation context in mind.

These resources offer helpful frameworks and added transparency.

Transparency Matters

It’s not possible to remove all toxins or allergens completely. But it is possible to reduce unnecessary exposure in a meaningful way.

My mission is to offer better options, clear education, and tools that help you make choices that feel informed and empowering — not restrictive or fear-based.

Feather & Nest is here to support a healthier, calmer, low-tox lifestyle — built through experience and research.