How Does Mineral Makeup Compare To Other Organic Cosmetics?
The cosmetic industry is homing in on this current health trend. More and more women and cosmetic users are becoming health conscious. They are now paying attention to what they put on their faces and if they are detrimental to health. Health is in the forefront of peoples consciousness and they are looking for new and healthy ways to do things. People looking for the best self tanners are begining to use creams and sprays rather than the traditional method of getting more sun exposure and mineral makeup is another popular healthy trend. For this reason brands are stepping up their manufacturing efforts towards mineral and organic makeup.
When we say organic makeup, it can come from several materials. Some organic makeup is made from both minerals and plant materials. Plants are not exposed to pesticides because they are organic.
So, can all organic makeup be healthy? The answer, is no.
Not all organic makeup is safe. Plants can have toxins and carcinogens which can produce harmful effects to the body. This would be the same for mineral makeup. To a degree it is possible for minerals to contain a high toxicity. The white face powder that is used by Japanese geisha contains a high amount of lead and this can lead to poisoning.
So, if they are still unsafe why recommend it? It is worth taking note that we should make a point of identifying the organic materials in organic and mineral makeup as it is possible that they may be unsafe. When choosing these kinds of makeup, it is necessary that we know if they still carry toxins and carcinogens. Here are some ingredients that you do not want to see on your organic makeup:
- Sodium laurel sulfate – this can lead to skin allergies
- Paraben – a tradidional makeup ingredient and common preservative
- Hydrosols – it has water which is often unpurified and has chemicals included
- Diethanolamine (DEA), cocamide DEA and triethanolamine (TEA) – these can be very dangerous and may cause cancer
When buying organic cosmetic be aware that there are some companies which adds the words “derived from” to make and impression that the ingredients are natural. Be aware of the labelling. There is an opinion amongst some health experts that something can be used as long as it would be safe for it to be eaten.
In relation to organic mineral-based makeup, it also does not mean that the product is totally safe. Jus take note of the ingredients and avoid putting or using minerals which show high toxic levels. Material safety sheets can be checked for the safety levels of the ingredients of your mineral makeup.
Also, since mineral makeup is loose powder, you need to ensure that the vanity or sink area for the makeup is dust free. It the makeup area has the mineral makeup scattered the dust can still be an irritant.
But organic and mineral-based makeup lists a lot of benefits which would be good for your body and health. These benefits would be:
- Ingredients are not only natural, they can also nurture and heal your skin.
- Mineral foundation allows your skin to breath whilst simultaneously evening out the tone of your skin.
- There are no oil fillers which can block or clog your pore leading to different skin problems.
- There is no talc. Talc can lead to dryness of your skin and even emphasize the face’s fine lines.
Organic and mineral makeup both display benefits which should be taken advantage by women and cosmetic users. It is about time we begin to link the benefits of staying healthy to our cosmetic use and not just on beauty alone.
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