Looking for Natural Cosmetics
and Beauty Products?
Natural cosmetics should mean natural ingredients but this is not always the case.
Have you read the ingredient labels on your cosmetics or beauty products? Do you know if the ingredients are safe or if the product has been tested on animals? Often cosmetics claim to be natural but contain few natural ingredients and many synthetic ingredients.
Do you wonder...
Just what are some of those ingredients in beauty products anyway?
We 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 you 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 cosmetics creating a product that was cheaper and with a long shelf life. It may have worked well but could hardly be considered natural.
With so many synthetic ingredients being used in beauty products it is necessary to do some some kind of testing to determine safety and animal testing is a cheap easy way to do that. Fortunately, many companies have found that this form of testing is not necessary but some of the most popular brands
of cosmetics still have not come to the same conclusion.
Often these tests told us a particular ingredient was safe
but no one tests 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. I find that scary don't you?
Many different types of beauty products have come under scrutiny lately for their questionable ingredients but fortunately we do have a choice.
Truly natural cosmetics could be the answer to these problems.
Natural Beauty From Head To Toe.
No matter what look you want from all out glamour to simpler natural beauty, you have more choices than ever in natural cosmetics and beauty products.
Hair Products
Starting at the top with your hair. Beautiful, healthy hair makes us feel beautiful and you probably use quite a few different products to achieve this. These are often the products that contain the most synthetic and toxic ingredients.
Are you using natural hair care and and safer, more natural hair dyes?
Nail Polish
You don't have to paint your nails with polish that contains toxic ingredients. You can have beautiful nails and a safer manicure with natural nail polish.
Lipstick
Off and on in the news questions have been raised over the safety of some of the ingredients in lipstick. Concerns over chemicals in lipsticks can be put to rest when you 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 different brands of mineral makeup check out tips on finding the best mineral makeup.
Have you used mineral makeup?
How about writing your own review. 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 both 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.
Shopping For Natural Cosmetics.
When shopping for natural cosmetics keep in mind that labeling problems exist for all skin care and beauty products.
Shop with companies that clearly display 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 logos 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, great ingredients and safer, natural products. Many of the synthetic ingredients used in products are cheap. That's why some brands are so inexpensive.
You may find as I did that you buy less makeup which is not a bad thing, simply because shopping for natural cosmetics is usually not as easy as running to the local store. I don't have as many spur of the moment purchases which means more money in my pocket.
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