Great Green Idea: Green Cosmetics: Dress Up with Less Makeup

Dress Up with Less Makeup

Make up is the best thing invented. Women all around the world use makeup to enhance their beauty. There is a variety of products to choose from. The problem; however, is that most make up products can hurt the environment. You need to stand up against companies that produce toxic cosmetics by supporting natural cosmetic products. Use the following tips when you start buying.

Harmful Makeup Ingredients

There are many harmful ingredients that are used in makeup products. Avoid products that contain parabens also known as butyl, ethyl, isobutyl or probyl. Talc is used in most powders and is also harmful because it is associated to asbestos. To create fragrance companies use phthalates which attacks the endocrine system. One product might contain a small amount of toxins but when you start adding up the products worldwide your entire view changes. Always look at the big picture.

Shopping for Environmental Friendly Cosmetics

To shop for environmental friendly cosmetics is not difficult. Use the internet to source companies that use non toxic ingredients. Look at the labels for natural liquids like aloe, jojoba, coconut oil etc. Ask the shop assistant where they place the organic cosmetic products. You do not always need to drive to a shop you can also buy from green cosmetic organizations on the web. There are a variety of sites available and they all give valuable information.

DIY Eco Makeup Create your own oatmeal face mask by grinding a Â¼ cup raw oats and mixing it with 2 tablespoons of milk. Cover your face with the paste and rinse after 15 minutes. Cleanse your skin Castor oil. Use Olive oil or Jojoba oil to moisture your skin. Cucumber slices can be placed on to dark sagging eyes for Â½ an hour to Â¾ of an hour. Your eyes will feel refreshed and brand new after the treatment. Wash your hair with beer the result is amazing.

Eco Products to use with Cosmetics

Get rid of disposable wipes and use a cotton cloth or washable cleansing pads to remove eye shadow. When buying brushes make sure they are made from natural hair and not synthetics. Packaging needs to be biodegradable. To carry your cosmetics around us a valet made from natural cotton and hemp

You need to condition your mind on what is beneficial for your health and earth. Create awareness with friends and family. You can buy eco makeup products as a gift. Remember when you dress up think before you put on too much makeup. Rather use less and contribute to a bigger cause. Being beautiful is determined by the inner beauty that you reflect.