January often arrives with good intentions and a long list of things we feel we should be doing better. It can quickly become overwhelming.Instead, start small.Simple switches within your existing routine are far easier to keep and they quietly add up to bigger gains over time.
Here are a few natural swaps we genuinely believe in.
1. Deodorant: start where it counts
If you’re making one switch, make it this one. Your underarms absorb what you put on them, day in, day out - so choosing a deodorant made without aluminium salts is a sensible place to start. A natural deodorant should still do its job properly: keeping you fresh, comfortable and confident from morning to night.
Our BAZ Deodorant is our bestselling formula for a reason. It’s effective without being aggressive, smells clean and botanical, and is small enough to live in a gym bag or overnight kit. One simple change, used every day.
2. In the bathroom: quieter upgrades
Some swaps don’t need much thought at all. Plastic toothbrushes are easy to replace with bamboo or metal alternatives, and if you want to go one step further, consider a toothpaste that’s free from unnecessary additives. We like formulas that are gentle, non-toxic and microbiome-friendly - they feel cleaner without being harsh.
These are small changes, but they’re ones you repeat twice a day.
3. Time: less screen, more presence
Not every natural switch lives on a shelf.
Swapping a little screen time for social time - especially in the evenings - can be one of the most restorative habits you build. Fewer notifications, more conversations. Less scrolling, more being present. It’s simple, but it matters.
4. Winter protection for the face
Cold air outside, dry heat indoors - winter can be unforgiving on skin.
If we had to pick a second BAZ product at this time of year, it would be our moisturiser. It’s designed to protect without weighing the skin down: fresh, light in texture, and deeply nourishing without leaving an oily finish. A dependable daily layer that keeps skin comfortable through changing temperatures.
5. In the kitchen: better oils, better cooking
Another easy win is what you cook with.
Highly processed seed oils can be replaced with more stable, natural alternatives such as extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil or ghee. These fats tend to hold up better under heat and bring more flavour and balance to everyday cooking.No need to overhaul everything - just switch the bottle you reach for most often.
6. Time (and sleep): phones down, heads clearer
One of the simplest swaps we’ve made is leaving the iPhone in a bowl elsewhere in the house overnight, and using a proper alarm clock by the bed instead.It’s a small boundary, but a meaningful one. No last-minute scrolling, no overnight notifications, and a calmer start to the morning. Better sleep, clearer headspace, and more intention around how the day begins.
You still wake up on time - just without the noise.Start small. Stay consistent.
You don’t need a complete reset to feel better in 2026. A handful of simple, natural switches - repeated daily - can quietly change how you feel over the year ahead.Start with one. Build from there.
