In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Lynn Whitbeck sits down with Kim Zangar, better known as Non-Tox Nana, to explore the hidden dangers of toxic ingredients in everyday personal and household products. As someone who’s spent over a decade helping others live cleaner, healthier lives, Kim shares her personal story, practical insights, and the surprising ways these ingredients can quietly affect our health. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really in your shampoo or countertop spray, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Watch this episode to uncover the hidden dangers in your daily routine
Kim Zangar, also known as Non Tox Nana, with Pure Haven. She has been working with toxin-free personal and home care products for the last 11 years. She has also been teaching others why it is important to avoid toxic ingredients in their products.
Kim’s had allergies most of her life and needs to be careful about what scents and chemicals she is around. There are a lot of you just like her, and frankly, no one should be around toxic chemicals. She wants a safe environment for her family and everyone else by identifying and using safe products.
Kim loves solving problems whether you are dealing with itchy skin or are having trouble sleeping, she wants to help you get relief without harmful toxins.
Understanding Toxic Ingredients and Where They Lurk
Kim explains how harmful ingredients often hide in plain sight—under vague labels like “fragrance”—and why even “natural” or “organic” branding can be misleading. From asthma-triggering bleach to hormone-disrupting parabens, she outlines the everyday exposures that add up fast, especially for women. With skin being the body’s largest organ, anything you apply—from shampoo to moisturizer—can enter your bloodstream within seconds.
While the scope of potential harm may feel overwhelming, Kim recommends simple, strategic steps to begin reducing your exposure. She emphasizes starting with the basics: laundry detergent, deodorant, and household cleaners. Instead of overhauling your home in one go, she advises replacing products gradually and prioritizing items used daily or on sensitive skin. Her mission is to help people skip the research rabbit hole and find effective, low-tox swaps without the guesswork—and without getting swept up in slick sales pitches disguised as sisterhood. Sometimes the healthiest choice starts with asking better questions, not just following confident claims.
Listen now to learn simple ways to reduce exposure to harmful ingredients
To learn more, check out Kim’s official website here. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Rachel Whitbeck is the Director of Communications & DEI Advisor at Petite2Queen. She has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Limerick in Ireland. Rachel uses her experience in writing, editing, and research to develop content that appeals to and is reflective of the diverse millennial woman.