Cosmetics | Green Living Ideas

8 Cosmetic Chemical Offenses

Posted on May 20, 2008 by GLI Editors.

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The skin a very permeable organ, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re putting on it.

Because manufacturers can be tricky with their “made from coconut/corn” advertising claims, make sure to watch out for the worst chemical offenses in the realm of cosmetics:

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Mineral Cosmetics: Healthy or Hazardous?

Posted on May 20, 2008 by GLI Editors.

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Proponents of mineral-based makeup will tell you that makeup made from crushed, sterilized minerals found in nature is quintessentially better for you and the environment than conventional chemical-based makeup.

This statement is true in some respects, but misleading in other ways. Mineral makeup, like many other things labeled “green”, deserves a closer look to determine if it really is the safer, better choice.
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Natural Cosmetics

Posted on Dec 17, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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Makeup has been around virtually as long as civilization—ancient Egyptian women and men wore cosmetics in their daily lives; red henna on their fingernails, green eyeshadow, and brows and lashes blackened by coal or metallic oxides. Throughout history, beauty and makeup trends have come and gone.

From the middle ages until the 20th century, a pale, translucent appearance was considered the ideal and to achieve the look, women applied white-lead paint to their faces, consumed small amounts of arsenic or iodine, or visited specialists who would "bleed" them. One would think that such dangerous practices have long since been abolished. After all, they didn’t realize what they were putting on their faces, right? And surely today’s government agencies control the ingredients that are currently being used in our modern-day, safe society . . .

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Organic Makeup Shopping Tips

Posted on Nov 06, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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You’re applying your makeup and you accidentally get some mascara in your eye. As you rinse your eye out for the hundredth time, you start to wonder why you didn’t go with a less abrasive organic product.

As you start the search for gentle, organic products for natural beautification, apply a few of these tips for success:

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Organic Makeup

Posted on Nov 06, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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If you are concerned about green living, you may want to take a close look at organic makeup. Organic makeup is not just good for the health of the planet, it is important for your health because:

Regular makeup contains ingredients that can cause cancer and other health problems.

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Why is Eco Beauty So Important?

Posted on Oct 14, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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If you can’t run to the store for a gallon of milk without donning full makeup, then you may want to take a close look at eco beauty products. All natural beauty products are important because: