Beauty Cosmetics

Fragrances can be full of toxic or dangerous chemicals – or contain mystery ingredients you can’t discover. According to Style Bistro, perfume ingredients are protected under the U.S. Fair Packaging and Label Act because they are considered trade secrets, and thus, do not need to be disclosed.

An essential item in every mom’s tote, purse or baby bag is makeup; after a long day you want to look your best going out or at the office. But not all cosmetics are created equal. In fact, there are products that you may be putting on your skin, lips and eyes that are downright dangerous.

Mother Nature is a genius! The wealth of incredibly nourishing 100 percent natural ingredients out there are practically infinite! To narrow it down for you, here is my Top 10 list of favorite summertime ingredients to nourish your skin and hair. So whether you’re crafting your own products at home or buying them at your local health or organic store, keep an eye out for these raw ingredients:

What is your favorite makeup product? Mascara? Lipstick? Maybe you really like blush. Have you ever thought to pay attention to the ingredients in your favorite makeup? Or have you ever considered that your makeup may contain chemicals that are actually more harmful to your skin and body than they are helpful?

How many of your personal care products — lotions, shampoos, conditioners, eyeshadows — smell nice? Weird question until you think about what is making them smell "fresh" or like flowers. Fragrance. When "fragrance" is listed as an ingredient, that can mean well over 3000 chemicals. You read that correctly: 3000 chemicals!

Have you really ever paid attention to the ingredients in your makeup? Did you ever think you should or needed to?

Are you committed to choosing safe personal care products? Or is this an area of difficulty in your effort to live a less toxic life? There are ways to moisturize, primp, and glow without risking your health or harming the planet. Opt for natural beauty by using products that are pure and nontoxic. Eliminating or replacing common everyday items containing toxic chemicals is good common sense. To start, visit our blog page to learn about The Top 10 Toxic Products No One Needs.