So maybe you’ve started eating clean, banned harsh cleaning products in your home and are using natural remedies for your health. You’re on the path to a holistic healthy lifestyle, but wait…. what about your makeup? If it’s something you put on your skin daily and it stays all day long, you might want to know what is in your makeup. It gets absorbed into the skin, through your pores and straight into your bloodstream. Sometimes you eat it! Lipstick goes on, we eat food and our lipstick!

It’s a scary transition I know, because makeup is so wonderful isn’t it? It enhances our beauty, gives us photo-shopped skin, brighter eyes, rosier cheeks and luscious lips! Safe makeup doesn’t have the chemicals in it to make ourselves look flawless… or does it? Safe, toxin-free makeup has been around for a while now and has been formulated so well these days. You do have to shop around a bit to find the kind of look you like, but it’s no longer difficult to find.

Under current law, the FDA doesn’t require cosmetics companies to conduct safety assessments on their products. Harmful ingredients can be easily masked under confusing or deceptive titles. They may even be listed, plain and simple, on the label, but with no messages to inform consumers of their potentially harmful effects.

Let’s talk about some toxic chemicals in the makeup and see why you should switch to safe makeup!

1. Phthlates

Phthalates are a group of chemicals that may be disruptive to the endocrine system (hormones), which is responsible for hormone production. Such interference can lead to developmental, reproductive, and neurological damage.

Where would you find phthalates? They’re used to plasticize products, making them more flexible or better able to hold in color and scent. From deodorant to nail polish to scented lip balm, the catch here is that these chemicals can be grouped under and listed as “fragrance.” I’m sure you know by now, fragrances and perfumes are toxic in itself.

2. Lead

We know that lead is bad for us. We stopped putting it in our paint, right? So why is it showing up in our foundation, lipsticks, and even whitening toothpaste?

Lead is a proven neurotoxin linked to miscarriage, reduced fertility, and delays in the onset of puberty for females.

3. Quaternium-15

Quaternium-15 is used in mascara, pressed powders, and eyeliners. In addition to potentially causing cancer, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivities and irritation.

4. Formaldehydes

Formaldehydes are known to be carcinogenic to humans. That means it’s cancer-causing!

5. PEG Compounds

Polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are petroleum-based compounds that are used to thicken, soften, and gelatinize cosmetics, making them a common ingredient in cream-based products. These chemicals are also carcinogenic!

6. Butylated Compounds (BHT, BHA)

These preservative chemicals are endocrine disruptors, may induce skin allergies, and are linked to organ, developmental, and reproductive toxicity.

7. Parabens

If you’ve heard of one class of ingredients you should avoid in your makeup, it’s parabens. They’re the most widely used preservatives in cosmetics, and they have no troubles penetrating your skin. Parabens can mimic estrogen, and have been detected in human breast cancer tissue. They also interfere with reproduction, the nervous system, and the immune system

SAFE MAKEUP

There are loads more harsh chemicals in makeup that would be too long to list but I’m sure you get the idea! Using small amounts daily can add up and can harm you in the long-run. So start switching to safe makeup now! Here are some places you can buy natural makeup from:

Nourished Life: Nourished life is my favourite online store that has made it their business to check every ingredient in the products they sell, to ensure that it is toxin-free. That way you won’t need to! It makes shopping real easy! You can be a member to get points for discounts and get free shipping in Australia. They sell 100% Pure Brand. They also ship worldwide.
Shop Naturally: Has a large range of household products that’s safe for you and your family. They also sell safe makeup, body care, and skincare products.
Biome: Also an Australian online store that sells safe makeup and homewares. International shipping is available.
100% Pure (USA): They sell toxin-free makeup, skincare, haircare and nail polish.
The Detox Market (USA/CA): The Detox Market is a clean beauty online store located in the US and Canada. They sell a range of safe makeup, skincare, haircare, perfumes and supplements. They also have a reward program that you can earn points and receive discounts and products.
Credo Beauty (USA): Sells safe makeup, skincare, bath and body products.

I will be posting reviews soon about safe makeup I’ve tried and tested : )

For now, you can check out my post on mascara, “Toxin-Free Makeup: Mascara Review #1″ and kids makeup “Kids Makeup and Face Paints Contains Scary Ingredients!”

Get Your Makeup from Nourished Life

Get Your Products from Biome Eco Store

Get Your Makeup from 100% Pure (USA)

Get Your Makeup from The Detox Market (USA/CA)

Get Your Products from Credo Beauty (USA)

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