{"id":5300,"date":"2019-03-23T20:30:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T03:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=5300"},"modified":"2019-03-24T21:46:48","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T04:46:48","slug":"safe-cosmetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/safe-cosmetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Cosmetics \u2013 How to Find the Healthiest Makeup That Your Skin Will Thank You For!"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is so much to consider<\/strong> when you purchase your makeup. Is it the right shade? Do you know how to use it? Will it slide right in with the rest of your makeup routine? Is the brand itself reliable, or will the makeup come right off within a couple of hours? But even more importantly, you should be asking if the makeup you are choosing is healthy for your skin. Many companies promise<\/strong> safe cosmetics, but do they actually deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makeup itself can be unhealthy if you use the wrong products<\/strong>, sleep in your makeup, or don\u2019t use the kind that is appropriate for your skin. However, wearing makeup every day is not a bad thing. <\/strong>It's important to\u00a0know what you are looking for and choose the right kind.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone\u2019s skin is different, but there are basic rules<\/strong> that can help you avoid makeup that is inherently unhealthy. Some manufacturers put chemicals in their products that are synthetic or harsh on your sensitive skin.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want to make the smartest choice next time you're makeup shopping?<\/p>\n

Keep reading so you can learn all about what you should and shouldn\u2019t look for<\/strong> in a product.<\/p>\n

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Top 10 Chemicals You Should Avoid in Cosmetics<\/h3>\n

You most likely avoid chemicals in the food you eat<\/strong> that are toxic for your body. So why should you put toxic chemicals straight into your skin<\/strong> through your makeup? Using these chemical-laden products every day is a guarantee that your skin will become unhealthy and even more bad things will be happening underneath the surface layers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Avoid these 10 chemicals<\/strong> in all of your products, whatever it takes!<\/p>\n

1. Parabens.<\/strong> These are sneaky ones to catch because they have different names. They usually begin with prefixes containing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Ethyl<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Butyl<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Propyl<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Methyl<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Parabens are commonly used in makeup products because they act as a preservative<\/strong> to stop bacteria from growing.<\/p>\n

    Sounds great, right?<\/p>\n

    Except for that fact that studies have shown these parabens also produce properties that are similar to estrogen<\/strong> and increase your risk of breast and other type of cancer. In fact, even the tumors that were biopsied were found to have parabens still in them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    2. Fragrance or parfums<\/strong>. It simply makes the product smell more pleasant. This is because the combination of natural and synthetic products can produce not so sweet scents. But these synthetic fragrances or parfums<\/strong> also affect your body\u2019s hormones. They have also been linked to lung disease and increased dermatitis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    3. Formaldehyde.<\/strong> Kind of a no brainer, right? Who would want to use a product on their skin that's used in embalming? But some makeup companies sneak it right by you.<\/strong> In fact, it\u2019s found in the majority of:<\/p>\n