3 Low-Tox Summer Swaps for a Healthy Home

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

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If you’re ready to feel more prepared for summer scrapes, stings, burns, and buggy adventures, I’ve built something just for you. The Natural First Aid Kit for Summer includes research-backed herbal remedies that are safe, effective, and easy to use—so you can feel confident caring for your family the natural way. We’ve put the finishing touches on a —complete with the best herbal remedies for bites, burns, scrapes, and beyond.

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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selective focus photo of person holding jar of white salt