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.
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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.

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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.

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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:
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