Hypoallergenic Makeup

January 11, 2009
For those of us girls with sensitive skin, we know the value and importance of hypoallergenic makeup. Our skin tends to breakout when subjected to certain allergic cosmetics ingredients. Often, we may have suffered these breakouts for quite some time before we realized it was really an allergic reaction, instead blaming them on stress or a [...]

Mineral Foundation Makeup

January 9, 2009
A foundation of minerals- become silky and sexy again.. Our skin is the largest organ of our body, as integral to our health as our hearts and our brains . As a protective organ, our skin requires special care and attention. Often, we’ll ignore a face breakout, blaming a pimple or boil on stress, covering it [...]

Almay Make Up

January 7, 2009
Almay Make Up features natural ingredients to restore the health of your skin: The truth be told, not all makeup is good for you. Some brands of cosmetics contain synthetic oils, artificial dyes, or petro-chemicals that are harsh and damaging. Others contain multiple ingredients that some are allergic to, causing rashes and breakouts that blemish and [...]

Safe Cosmetics

December 30, 2008
Are your cosmetics safe? Don’t compromise health for beauty: When we use cosmetics, we do so to become beautiful. Makeup should essentially enhance our health, not compromise our bodies. Sadly, 90 percent of the cosmetics on the market have never been evaluated for safety. An average cosmetics consumer uses a combination of products that contain [...]

Bare mineral cosmetics: Nature is beautiful- why poison your skin?

December 1, 2008
The Victorian Age may have been pretty, filled with beautiful ladies priming their eyelashes like peacocks, powdering their faces like whitened snow. But the days of carriages and gentlemen really weren’t so gentle.. For an evening of dancing at the ball, a lady would fashionably prime her face with Venetian ceruse, a skin whitening cosmetic [...]

Mineral Cosmetic Use: How to Repair Skin Damage

November 22, 2008
These days, everyone seems to be looking for natural alternatives. From chemical-free home cleaning products, to all-natural roofing products, the green/natural movement is in full force. And, this includes the personal care market. Enter the mineral cosmetic. What Is a Mineral Cosmetic? A mineral cosmetic can be thought of as a natural cosmetic in that it is [...]

Natural Cosmetics: How to Tell If It’s Really “Natural”

November 17, 2008
The market for organic and natural cosmetics is exploding. This is due on part to green consumerism. Every one is looking for ways to incorporate green into their routine. From recycling, to chemical-free landscaping products, to yes, even personal hygiene care. But, if you’ve set your mind [...]

Organic Cosmetics: An Overview

November 16, 2008
It seems that everyone and everything is going “green” these days. This includes the cosmetics industry. One of the hottest niches in cosmetics right now is organic cosmetics. Following is a brief overview of what this healthy skin care is all about, and how it can benefit you. What Are Organic Cosmetics? Organic cosmetics are cosmetics manufactured [...]