Why Untoxed Health exists
Clear, research-backed information on household chemical exposure. No greenwashing, no unnecessary alarm, no undisclosed commercial interests.
Why we built this
The household chemical space is a mess. On one side, well-funded marketing departments attach the word "clean" or "natural" to products that contain the same synthetic ingredients as their conventional competitors. On the other, social media content designed for algorithmic engagement exaggerates risk, creates unnecessary fear, and moves people to expensive purchases that make no meaningful difference to their chemical exposure.
Our mission is to occupy the space between those two failure modes. We read the primary research, translate it into plain language, and tell you specifically what to do about it. We do not amplify uncertainty into alarm. We do not publish anything we cannot support with a citation. And we are transparent about how we make money.
“The most useful thing we can do is close the gap between what the science says and what a busy household can actually act on.”
How we research
Every factual claim on Untoxed Health is sourced. Our research process follows three principles:
Peer-reviewed sources only
We cite published research from journals including Environmental Health Perspectives, NEJM, JAMA, and Toxicological Sciences. We do not cite press releases, blog posts, or brand-funded studies without disclosure.
We cite every claim
Every specific health claim on this site links to a primary source. If we cannot link it, we do not publish it. You can verify anything we write.
We update when new research emerges
The science on household chemicals moves fast. When new studies change our recommendations, we update the relevant pages. The published date at the top of each guide reflects when the content was last reviewed.
Our affiliate model
We earn a small commission on some product links. This never influences which products we recommend.
Our process: we identify the best option for a given purpose based on ingredients, certifications and independent testing. Then, and only then, we check whether an affiliate programme exists. We do not accept payment from brands to include their products, and we do not let affiliate availability change what we recommend.
Every product page discloses affiliate relationships clearly. If a link earns us a commission, you will see it stated.
Who we are
Untoxed Health is an independent publication. We are not funded by brands, investors, or advertisers. Our revenue comes entirely from affiliate commissions on product recommendations we would make regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists. That independence is structural, not just a policy.