If you're like most people, you can have a limited budget.
Maybe you partake a family to raise, or maybe you're just paying off a
staggering amount on a student loan. Either way, having a shortage of cash
doesn't mean you can't use clean foodstuffs. At Bloomi, we want everyone to take
access to non-toxic and healthier options. As such, we have developed a guide
to help people transition to intimate, clean, and affordable care.
It is not necessarily all or nothing.
As people have developed more aware of what their products
contain, there has been a greater tendency to “clean” what we eat, the makeup
we wear, and also the intimate care products we use. While this is an important
step advancing for our health, it means that more and more people are inundated
with heavy marketing telling them that everything they have is going to type
them sick and that they MUST have non-toxic products throughout their home.
This marketing encourages an extreme transition that can be overwhelming and
therefore counterintuitive as it sets people up for failure.
In fact, simply limiting some of your exposure to products
with toxic ingredients can significantly reduce their negative impact on your
health. Switching to clean intimate care products, in particular, can be a
great way to start your clean life journey, as menstrual, hygiene and sexual
products affect the most sensitive parts of our bodies. But instead of thinking
that you have to ditch a full paycheck to revamp your entire routine, consider
starting with one or two products that you use regularly and start your
research there. When you make slow transitions like this, the process is easier
to follow and cheaper.
Begin your transition with the matters you use most
often.
Obviously, you probably use several intimate care items
every day, but which ones do you use most often? Are there certain products
that concern you more than others? Are there products that have more natural
alternatives than others? For example, using a clean natural lubricant is great
for sex, but if you are someone who rarely uses lubricant, it would be best to
switch to another product that you use more regularly first. For example,
perhaps an intimate wash or menstrual item might be a better place to start.
Ultimately, choosing the things you use regularly will have the biggest impact
on your health.
Consider the long-term savings.
Reusable items are a great place to start making the switch
to cleaning because they're generally healthier for you, well for the
environment, and generally more affordable. While they may seem expensive at
first, reusable products will often save you more money over time. For example,
reusable menstrual products can cost you between $ 15 and $ 60 for the first
purchase, but can last for several years. Compared to the average $ 8 to $ 10
per month that people spend just on tampons and disposable pads, your reusable
items will pay for themselves pretty quickly. If you are a DIY enthusiast,
there are also several websites that will teach you how to sew your own reusable
stamps.
Buy wholesale, on sale and know their return policy.
Once you've found companies or products that interest you,
be sure to subscribe to their mailing lists. These listings usually have
regular discount codes and will also inform you about upcoming sales. Some
companies also offer rewards to members if you are a regular customer. At
Bloomi, we offer a points scheme so you can save money with every purchase.
Alternatively, if you have friends or relatives interested in the transition,
team up with them and purchase in bulk direct from the manufacturer for a
cheaper unit price.
Buying online is usually your best option at lower prices
for clean intimate care products. However, if you find a physical store that
sells items that interest you, try combining those buying with in-store coupons
or ask if they can match the price of an online retailer.
You should also familiarize by hand with the return
policies. Using clean products is important, but ultimately it is
