Mineral Makeup: Is it Really More Natural? An Interview by NPR

I ran across this in the NPR morning edition.. Interesting to hear about mineral make-up from a geologist's perspective.

Morning Edition, June 23, 2008 · Makeup made from minerals is all the rage. Manufacturers claim that it is more natural than traditional makeup because it's made from ground minerals....Listen Here

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BBW Raves About Afterglows Amazing Color Palette

Afterglow Cosmetics is the brainchild of safe cosmetics advocate, Kristin Adams, who says, “Many organic and natural cosmetics still include paraben preservatives, which are known to play a role in the development of breast cancers. We believe women deserve to use amazing cosmetics without risking their health.”As a luxury mineral makeup line, Afterglow Cosmetics is rated the top makeup line for safety by the Environmental Working Group. Afterglow Cosmetics contain no parabens, petroleum derived ingredients or synthetic dyes. “The product is comprised of pure inert minerals which allow us to keep them preservative free,” saysAdams, which also makes it perfect for those with sensitive skin or those allergic to other makeup lines. Additionally, the minerals serve as a natural sunscreen, blocking both UVA and UVB rays.
But what really sets Afterglow Cosmetics apart from other natural makeup lines is their color selection. Afterglow kicks it up a notch by offering a vibrant color palette in 21 intensely pigmented eye shadow shades. Having sensitive skin herself and tired of wearing “crunchy” colors like taupe,Adams decided to launch her own full-line of natural mineral makeup. From delicate daytime iridescent pastels like “purr” to exotic shades like “detour” that can take you straight to the club, all have amazing staying power and a sexy shimmer thanks to ingredients that are naturally luminescent.

Review of Afterglow Lip Love Lipstick by I Dream of Genie

It is said that the average woman ingests up to four pounds of lipstick or gloss in a lifetime. According to the Environmental Working Group, a partner of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, one-third of personal care products contain at least one chemical linked to cancer. With that in mind, I decided to begin looking for some safe alternatives, and I found a GREAT one with Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics’ Organic Love Lipsticks.
Depending on the shade, these lipsticks are made with approximately 70% to 82% certified organic ingredients. Some of the key ingredients include organic jojoba seed oil, Vitamin E, organic pomegranate seed extract, organic grape seed extract, and organic apricot kernel. The rest of the ingredients are iron oxides and micas, (for pigment) and titanium oxide (for opacity), which are all pharmaceutical grade inert minerals. Organic Love is free from petroleum, gluten, paraben, nuts and the entire line of cosmetics is cruelty and gluten free. These gals over there are on the ball!
Aside from all those benefits, the lipstick itself goes on light and smooth, not heavy and waxy. Your lips will feel fabulous, as though the nutrients were going to work to moisturize and condition instantaneously. For real!
I highly recommend this product, so go to their site, and eat all the lipstick you want.
Note: Visit the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics site, which has a ton of information about all beauty products and their ingredients. You will find it invaluable.
Posted by Kristine Livadas @ I Dream Of Greenie

The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry

Not Just a Pretty Face
The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry
By Stacy Malkan
Lead in lipstick? 1,4 dioxane in baby soap? Coal tar in shampoo? How is this possible?
Simple. The $35 billion cosmetics industry is so powerful that they've kept themselves unregulated for decades.
Not one cosmetic product has to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration before hitting the market. Incredible? Consider this:
The European Union has banned more than 1,100 chemicals from cosmetics. The United States has banned just 10.
Only 11% of chemicals used in cosmetics in the US have been assessed for health and safety – leaving a staggering 89% with unknown or undisclosed effects.
More than 70% of all personal care products may contain phthalates, which are linked to birth defects and infertility.
Many baby soaps are contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical 1,4 dioxane.
It's not just women who are affected by this chemists' brew. Shampoo, deodorant, face lotion and other products used daily by men, women and children contain hazardous chemicals that the industry claims are "within acceptable limits." But there's nothing acceptable about daily multiple exposures to carcinogenic chemicals — from products that are supposed to make us feel healthy and beautiful.
Not Just a Pretty Face delves deeply into the dark side of the beauty industry, and looks to hopeful solutions for a healthier future. This scathing investigation peels away less-than-lovely layers to expose an industry in dire need of an extreme makeover.

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