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Posted by diggerdee z6 CT (My Page) on Mon, Apr 2, 07 at 19:49
| Is anyone out there using organic cosmetics? I'm referring not to bath and skin care, but actual cosmetics - eye shadows, lipsticks, eyeliners, etc.
I was thinking of trying some anyway, then got a newsletter discussing the possible link between cosmetics and cancer(s), so I went on-line, found a few companies and sent for samples of eye shadows. (Don't like most of them so far, but it's more of a color problem - you know, the color shown on-line isn't really what it looks like.) Haven't tried any of them yet; maybe tomorrow.
To be honest, I was taken aback at first upon reading the ingredients - titanium dioxide, iron oxide, etc. I guess it is natural, just not the ingredient list I was expecting, lol!
Anyway, just wondering if anyone has any experience with cosmetics, and if anyone has any favorite companies. I'd love to hear your experiences, thoughts, suggestions.
Thanks,
Dee |
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RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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Mm, I have often wondered about this myself. I can not offer any advice because I haven't really found any makeup that I consider natural. Even the melalueca brand that is supposed to be natural has alot of "stuff" in it.
I havne't done research on the link between cancer and cosmetics but I know there is alot of false information out there and you need to dig around to make sure you get correct info.
One makeup I used to buy contains triclosan now (which I refuse to use and is not needed) so you need to read the ingrediants nearly every time you buy it because they are always changing.
I know kissmyface has makeup and so does burtsbees, however I have not looked into it. |
RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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| I agree that there is a lot of information out there, and also that one has to really read carefully. It can be frustrating when you try to research something and come up with directly conflicting/contradictory information. That being said, I was already looking through several options for organic make-up - kind of a natural extension of the organic shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorants that I use, etc. Then I got a copy of Seventh Generation's newsletter, so I figured I'd give some of these organic eyeshadows a shot. I have to admit I'm not completely comfortable yet with the idea of minerals, although it may just be an ignorance issue on my part. However, it seems most organic eyeshadows do contain or are made from minerals, and from what I've looked into, there aren't many other options. By the way, I looked up Melalueca, and I couldn't really find a definitive listing of ingredients for their product. Anyway, for anyone interested, below is a link to the newsletter (with some good links of its own), and links to an article discussing the safety of titanium dioxide, and another interesting site on safe cosmetics. :)
Dee http://www.theorganicmakeupcompany.com/CA/titaniumdioxide.asp http://safecosmetics.org/newsroom/alt_med_mag_1_06.cfm |
Here is a link that might be useful: newsletter
RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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| If you're mainly looking for coloring agents, have you ever tried staining your lips or cheeks (would be careful around eyes!) with natural sources, beet or cranberry juice, for example? Just a disclaimer -- too much of a tomboy to wear makeup (lol), so I haven't tried this yet, but if the way hands take on color while messing around with these substances is any indication, some juice topped with a natural chapstick/gloss might work nicely. Probably something like this you could google. |
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| thorndncr, I just read a book that recommended that very thing for lips and cheeks. Doesn't do much for me though - not only would I probably look like I have a dirty face, lol, but I really only wear a bit of eye shadow and mascara. No foundation, blush, lipstick, etc. Thanks for the input, though! :)
Dee |
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| Dee, your "Newsletter" link brings me back to this thread. I don't have any suggestions for cosmetics. When I used mascara I got Aveda. I got a few other things from them too. The following link may be helpful for finding products and also has good info about cosmetics ingredients. |
Here is a link that might be useful: oca
RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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| Oops, sorry about that althea. Don't know how that happened! I'll try again. Thanks for your link. :)
Dee |
Here is a link that might be useful: trying again for the newsletter!
RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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| Great information, thank you both! This is actually linked off of Dee's newsletter, but it seems like a good starting point for choosing products. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics - signers
RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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| there is an organic skin care AND cosmetics line you may be pleased with, but i have not yet tried it. i recently discovered its existance in the San Diego Natural Guide, Spring/Summer Issue. right up my alley, so doubtless i will be trying it out in the not-too-distant future. it's called miessence certified organics; the contact info is: 619-212-6820 and GreenLifeOrganics.com. apparently you could even sign up to be a rep! good luck! |
RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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| I know of an organic skin care company that has great products that are not overpriced. Their organic face cream is excellent. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Glengarry Gardens
RE: Okay ladies - organic cosmetics??
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| Great organic cosmetic company is Jaydancin...now she is located in Canada but she does ship to the U.S. everything is natural and the best thing is it all works...I am not much of a make up person but love the mascara and the powdered face make up (feels like you have nothing on) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Jaydancin cosmetics
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