Beauty Denominator

Okay, today I want to bring to your attention some concerns that are going on around us that you might not be aware of. I’m here to make you more aware about the toxins that are being put into your cosmetics and your child’s shampoo and products. Please visit The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics newsroom for more information on the baby products and be informed about the products you buy for your children.

You will find much valuable information that will help guide you in your beauty purchases. Please make sure you bookmark that site and stay informed. You’ll also want to check out what the FDA says about cosmetic safety and labeling. You may find out a few facts that you weren’t aware of before. This applies for men and the products that they use also, everyone should educate themselves so they can make informed decisions.

Also read Clearing Up Cosmetic Confusion  this exert is from there. “The regulatory requirements governing the sale of cosmetics are not as stringent as those that apply to other FDA-regulated products… Manufacturers may use any ingredient or raw material, except for color additives and a few prohibited substances, to market a product without a government review or approval.”

They also provide these tips for consumers and I feel the need to provide them here encase you don’t visit their site:

• Never drive and apply makeup. Not only does it make for dangerous driving, but hitting a bump in the road and scratching your eyeball can cause bacteria to contaminate the cut and could result in serious injury, including blindness.
• Never share makeup. Always use a new disposable applicator when sampling products at a cosmetics counter. Insist that sales persons clean container openings with alcohol before applying their contents to your skin.
• Never add liquid to a product to bring back its original consistency. Adding other liquids could introduce bacteria that can easily grow out of control.
• Stop using any product that causes an allergic reaction.
• Throw away makeup if the color changes or an odor develops. Preservatives degrade over time and may no longer be able to fight bacteria.
• Do not use eye makeup if you have an eye infection. Throw away all products you were using when you discovered the infection.
• Keep makeup out of sunlight. Light and heat can degrade preservatives.
• Keep makeup containers tightly closed when not in use.
• Never use aerosol beauty products near heat or while smoking because they can ignite. Hairsprays and powders may cause lung damage if inhaled regularly.

There is a wealth of information that is at your fingertips which you should know about and utilize for your protection and your families safety, please make use of it and know what you are purchasing. Don’t just assume that because it’s on the market it’s safe, take responsibility and stay informed not just for your own health, but you could be saving those you love also.

While I am supplying useful resources today there is one more that you should be aware of which I have recently come into contact with and that is “The Story Of Stuff”. Do you know what it takes to get all that stuff into your hands as a consumer? The process of production and the resources used just so you the ardent consumer can purchase and then recycle after a few months?

This is an eyeopening interactive video that I highly recommend for all ages and I’m quite sure you will never look at your stuff in the same way again, very educational.