Looking for Natural Cosmetics?

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Today we are wanting natural cosmetics. We've had cosmetics which created a natural look but we are learning that the ingredients in many of these products are far from natural. Doesn't it have you wondering?

"Just what are some of those ingredients in our products anyway?

We want to know if our cosmetics are safe, natural, earth friendly and have not been tested on animals.


We women have been using cosmetics for thousands of years to define our ideal of beauty and some of our choices have been questionable at best. Just looking at the history of makeup we can see some of the crazy things we have done for beauty.


Our products didn't start out with all these chemicals but as cosmetics began to be manufactured on a large scale chemicals have been increasingly added through the years to preserve, stabilize and improve our makeup creating a product that was cheaper, with a long shelf life and may have worked well but could hardly be considered natural.

With so many new chemicals and other ingredients being used in skin care products it is necessary to do some some kind of testing to determine safety and animal testing became a cheap, easy way to do that. Many companies have found that this form of testing is not necessary any more but some of our most popular brands of cosmetics still have not come to the same conclusion.

These tests may have told us a particular ingredient was safe under certain conditions but no one can test for all the possible combinations of chemicals we are exposed to everyday and since testing is strictly voluntary for cosmetic companies not all ingredients are thoroughly tested. In fact only about 10% of the synthetic ingredients used have actually been tested.

Many different types of beauty products have come under scrutiny lately for their questionable ingredients and fortunately we have a choice.

Truly natural cosmetics could be the answer to all these problems.

If using cosmetics helps us feel beautiful and more confidant that's a good thing. But let's make sure that we are using cosmetics that are safe and healthy for our skin.

Why not find out about the many options available to us to create the looks we love by using natural cosmetics? We really can achieve natural beauty from head to toe.

Hair Products

Starting at the top with our hair. While our hair care products are not really considered natural cosmetics, they are a big part of our feeling beautiful. As in all personal care products there are ingredients that we don't want. Are you using natural hair care and hair coloring products?

Nail Polish

Beautiful, healthy nails don't have to be covered up with so many chemicals found in nail polishes today. Now we can give ourselves a safer manicure with natural nail polish.

Lipstick

Off and on in the news questions will be raised over the safety of some of the ingredients in our lipstick. Any concerns over chemicals in our lipsticks can be put to rest when we choose natural lipstick.

Lip Balm

Looking for lip balms with no petroleum and natural ingredients? It's easy to feel good about using something on your lips with such great ingredients like those found in natural lip balm.

Mineral Makeup

One cosmetic that is really gaining in popularity is mineral makeup. It's been getting good reviews from many women and dermatologists. Versatile minerals are used to create an easy to apply foundation but can also be used for eyeshadow, blush and even lipstick. It is well worth checking in to mineral makeup.

To read about my experiences with two different brands of mineral makeup check out tips on finding the best mineral makeup for NLW's.

Have you used mineral makeup?

How about writing your own review for us. It's easy to do. Share your experience or read what others have to say at Mineral Makeup Reviews.

Natural Makeup

If mineral makeup is not for you and you prefer a more traditional foundation, blush or eyeshadow. Look to other natural makeup choices. Small companies are creating makeup to give us beautiful looks that are made with care for our skin and the environment.

Natural Mascara

Is mascara one product that you can't live without but you have sensitive eyes or concerns about some of the ingredients in your mascara? I'm sure you will be able to find a better solution with natural mascara.

Tanning Products

Many women feel that once the warm weather hits it's time to ditch that pale look and thoughts turn to getting that golden glow. Want the look of a tan without the exposure? Consider a sunless tan. It is possible to get that great look with a safe and natural product.

When shopping for natural makeup keep in mind that the same labeling problems that exist for skin care products are also a concern when shopping for natural cosmetics.

It's important to find a company that clearly displays their ingredients. Try to familiarize yourself with potentially harmful ones. You may find it helpful to check out natural skin care for more information.

Also remember to look for one of the cruelty free labels to make sure your cosmetics have not been tested on animals.

On average prices for natural cosmetics are comparable to those of fine department store brands. Well worth it for what you're getting. Many of the chemical ingredients in products cost less than natural ones. That's why some brands are so cheap.

You may find yourself buying less makeup as I did, not a bad thing, simply because shopping for natural makeup is usually not as easy as running to the local store. I have found there is less temptation from spur of the moment purchases which means more money in my pocket.