About Kasey

Start with one area that feels doable—most of us begin in the kitchen or bathroom. Swap one thing (cookware, toilet paper, or cleaning spray), get comfortable with it, then move to the next. Progress over perfection is the only way this sticks with real life and littles.

Stainless steel (like 360 Cookware) for most cooking and baking sheets, plus a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for everyday meals. I avoid traditional nonstick because of PFAS (“forever chemicals”). Once you get the hang of cast iron and stainless, it feels like an upgrade, not a sacrifice.

100% organic cotton or GOTS-certified cotton sheets, a silk pillowcase, and linen quilts or duvet covers. Natural fibers breathe, get softer with every wash, and don’t off-gas the way synthetics can. It’s one of the highest-impact swaps we’ve made for better sleep.

We use Branch Basics or simple vinegar + baking soda solutions with 100% cotton cloths. Conventional cleaners are full of VOCs and fragrances that can irritate the nervous system—especially with kids on the floors. Once you switch, the house just smells and feels cleaner.

One category at a time. Stainless steel dishes, organic cotton sheets and pajamas, full-spectrum bulbs in their lamps, and non-toxic personal care (Attitude is a favorite). It doesn’t have to be perfect—small, consistent swaps add up.

Start with what touches your skin the most and longest—sunscreen and your cleanser. Swap to a mineral SPF and a gentle double-cleanse routine first. Once those feel easy, move on to moisturizer, makeup, or tools. One doable swap at a time is how it actually sticks.

Mineral sunscreens (non-nano zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) sit on top of the skin and physically reflect UV rays. Chemical ones can absorb into the bloodstream. I stick with mineral formulas for that reason—especially for daily face SPF. Favorites include Agent Nateur Dewy Drops, Solara, Attitude Oceanly, and Dime Beauty Wonderscreen. They give a beautiful glow without the hormone-disrupting concerns.

Yes—I’ve tested a lot and keep coming back to ILIA (mascara, powder, eyeshadow), Haus Labs (foundation and concealer), Saie (blush and tinted options), Kosas, and Well People. I look for products that score well on Yuka or EWG and actually perform. Most of my current favorites are linked in my LTK Clean Beauty collection.

I use the Yuka and EWG apps as my main filters, then dig into the ingredient list if something is borderline. I avoid known endocrine disruptors, heavy fragrances, and questionable preservatives. Formulas change, so I recheck favorites every so often.

Gua sha (rose quartz stone, about 3–5 minutes most mornings), LED red light mask at night, face tape a few nights a week, and an ice roller when I’m puffy. Combined with clean products, these have become my non-negotiable rituals for skin that feels good at 40+.