10 Toxin-Free Fertility Hacks to Support Your Journey Naturally

When you're trying to conceive—or even just thinking about future fertility—it's obvious to focus on supplements, ovulation tracking, or nutrition. But what about the everyday products you're using on your body and in your home? Many of them contain toxins that can quietly disrupt your hormones and fertility. The good news? Small swaps can make a big difference!

Here are 10 toxin-free fertility hacks to help support your body and environment naturally:

1. Rethink Your Makeup Bag

Your skin is your largest organ—and it's absorbing everything you put on it. Many makeup products contain parabens and phthalates, which are known endocrine disruptors. Choosing clean, paraben-free makeup is one of the easiest ways to reduce your daily toxic load. Some of the best clean beauty cosmetics and make-up brands include: Ilia Beauty, Ere Perez, RMS Beauty, and Content Beauty.  

2. Switch to Clean Bodycare

From shower gels to body lotions, most conventional bodycare products are loaded with synthetic fragrances and preservatives. Opt for toxin-free, fragrance-free options to support your hormonal health every time you bathe. For toxin-free bodycare products NEOM and Jason are great swaps, as well as Pai and Tropic for skincare! You can also get 10% off of Natural Dispensary with my code JENWAL10, I highly recommend Antipodes, Sukin and Green People for toxin-free bodycare!

3. Go Gentle With Haircare

Shampoos and conditioners can contain harsh sulfates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances that can disrupt hormones. Clean haircare brands now offer nourishing formulas that are free from fertility-harming chemicals. John Masters Organic is an ideal alternative for products free of harmful ingredients, as well as AVEDA dry shampoo, which is available on the high street.

4. Ditch Aerosol Sprays

Hairsprays, dry shampoos, and deodorants in aerosol form often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are toxic when inhaled. VOCs can create indoor air pollution and affect reproductive health. Swap for natural, non-aerosol alternatives. For a paraben, phthalate, and plastic-free deodorant swap, Wild is excellent, you can also get 20% off with my code JENNIFER20WILD (affiliate link). 

5. Let the Fresh Air In

Poor indoor air quality is a sneaky toxin source. Without proper ventilation, everyday activities, like cooking or using cleaning sprays, can build up pollutants and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) inside your home. Open your windows daily and consider a quality air purifier. I recommend Amazing Air if you’re looking to purify the air in your home (affiliate link). 

6. Choose Clean-Burning Candles

Traditional candles often use paraffin wax and synthetic fragrances, which can release harmful toxins into the air. Opt for soy or beeswax candles scented with essential oils to keep your home cozy and clean. NEOM candles are blended with 100% natural fragrance and 100% naturally-derived wax, as well as being packed with essential oils. 

7. Swap Synthetic Room Diffusers

Many plug-in or spray air fresheners contain hormone-disrupting chemicals. Instead, go for natural options like a NEOM or Neal’s Yard diffuser with pure essential oils. You'll still enjoy beautiful scents—without the synthetic burden.

8. Keep Mould at Bay

Mould is more than just a nuisance- it releases mycotoxins that can interfere with fertility and immune function. Regularly check for damp areas, fix leaks quickly, clean your washing machine regularly and use a dehumidifier in humid spaces to keep your home mould-free.

9. Be SPF Smart

Many sunscreens contain a chemical called benzophenone-3 (BP-3), which studies have linked to reduced semen quality. Choose mineral-based sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide instead—they’re effective and fertility-friendly. Tropic SPF products are a great alternative, as well as Avène, which is available on the high street. Check out Madara, Pai and Sol de Ibiza on Content Beauty too.

10. Live with Less Fragrance

“Fragrance” or “Parfum” on a label can be a catch-all for hundreds of unlisted chemicals. From perfumes to laundry detergent, try unscented or naturally scented options to reduce your exposure to hormone disruptors across the board. For natural cleaning products for the home, check out Purdy & Fig, which are made using essential oils and water only. It cleans and scents the home beautifully without any toxic chemicals! Content Beauty has a good selection of natural fragrance brands.

Final Thoughts

Supporting your fertility isn’t just about what you put in your body- it’s also about what you put on it and what you surround yourself with. Making simple, conscious swaps in your daily routines and at home can lighten your toxic load and create a healthier environment for conception.