Local “low tox” lifestyle influencer Catherine Lockhart shares her favorite sustainable sources.

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Catherine Lockhart’s (@catherine.lockhart) story serves as an example of how small changes can lead to a greater sense of well-being. Her journey to a healthier lifestyle began with a medical diagnosis. When she was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, she used it as motivation to examine her daily routines more closely and make healthy changes in her life. That included changing simple things like her laundry detergent to shopping only for brands made with organic ingredients and/or no harmful chemicals and endocrine disrupters.

“After transitioning off birth control, which I took for 12 years, I struggled with hormone balance. I thought I led a pretty healthy lifestyle, but as I dug deeper into health and wellness, searching for a solution, I quickly learned that chemicals in products can directly and negatively affect your hormones,” she says. “I conducted a full investigation of the ingredients of all my products: cleaning, body care, makeup, perfume, skincare, linens—pretty much anything in my environment. I was shocked to find out that almost everything marketed to women and many common brands that are easily found in everyone’s households contained compounds that can mimic or oppose the effects of chemical messengers in the body.

Through her experience, Lockhart aims to motivate others to examine their own habits and make informed choices about the products they use daily. Lockhart has done the work and influenced her combined 200,000+ followers to switch to healthier and more sustainable choices. Her videos are informational and motivate others to join the no harmful plastics, chemicals, or toxins revolution. Here is a list of her favorite environmentally-conscious and tox-free brands that can get you feeling your best.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS; AQUARI PHOTO BY DOVE SHORE/MODEL EDEN BRISTOWE/HAIR & MAKEUP ERIKA PARSONS

Clothing: Asta Resort, Aquari, Stella McCartney, Ganni, One Vintage, Bianca Spender, The Real Real, Pact, Quince

Accessories: Fox and Bond, Sette, Verafied, Dagne Dover, Article 22’, Away Luggage, Alador, Warby Parker, Hyer Goods

Cosmetics: Saie Beauty, Clearstem Skincare, Primarily Pure Skincare, Beauty By Earth self-tanner, Kosas, Rare Beauty

Household products: Jasper air filters, Rowe Casa Organics, Canopy shower head, Cymbiotika detergent, Molly’s Suds dishwasher tabs, Fontana Candle Company, Reel paper, The Entomologist bug spray