3 Low-Tox Summer Swaps for a Healthier Home & Body
Skip the chemicals this summer with 3 low-tox DIY swaps for your home and body. Learn easy, natural recipes that really work—including bug spray, scrub, and sunburn soak.
LOW-TOX HOME & CLEANING
CJ
7/18/20252 min read


Summer fun can sometimes come with a side of... not-so-fun ingredients. From bug sprays to scrubs, many seasonal go-tos are packed with toxins. But you don’t have to trade sunshine for safety. With a few simple DIY swaps, you can keep your home and body refreshed—without the hidden junk. These recipes are beginner-friendly, effective, and totally summer-ready.
PS: Keep reading for a sneak peek at our upcoming Natural First Aid Kit for Summer!
Made for You If...
You want to keep your family safer without synthetic chemicals
You’re curious about low-tox living but want simple swaps
You love homemade products that actually work (and smell good too)
You’re building a natural lifestyle without breaking the bank
What You’ll Come Away With:
Three natural summer recipes you can make in a weekend
A full $5 printable kit with extras if you want the grab-and-go version
The confidence to ditch toxins without ditching results
A sneak peek at what’s coming next on the blog
1. Bug-Off Botanical Spray (DEET-Free Herbal Repellent)
This plant-based insect spray uses essential oils known to repel mosquitoes and biting flies—without the chemicals.
👉 Get the printable recipe here – included in the Mini Summer Reset Kit.
2. Cooling Citrus Scrub (For Hot, Gritty Summer Days)
A zesty, refreshing scrub that exfoliates without drying your skin. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooling essential oils.
[👉 Grab the printable recipe here.]
3. Herbal Sunburn Soak (Soothing Bath Tea)
Perfect for post-beach skin or too much yard work. Calendula, chamomile, and mint help calm and cool irritated summer skin.
[👉 Download the printable sunburn soak recipe.]
Want the Printable Versions?
Snag the Mini Summer Reset Kit for just $5—includes all 3 recipes + a bonus recipe for cooling Mermaid Mist
[Available on Gumroad] | [Available on Ko-fi]
Coming Soon:
We’re putting the finishing touches on a Natural First Aid Kit for Summer—complete with the best herbal remedies for bites, burns, scrapes, and beyond. It’s coming August 1st. Don’t miss it!
Final Thought:
You don’t have to overhaul your whole life to start living a little cleaner. These summer swaps are quick, effective, and made for real-life families. Whether you make just one or try the whole trio, you’ll feel better knowing exactly what’s going on your skin and into your home.
☀️ More sunlight, less synthetic. That’s the summer we’re here for.


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