Natural Makeup Blog

The Food and Drug Administration Office of Cosmetics and Colors stated in 1995 that “a cosmetic manufacturer may use almost any raw material as a cosmetic ingredient and market the product without an approval from FDA.”   Accorging to the FDA, 10,500 different ingredients are used in personal care products.

Of those 10,500, 89% have never been evaluated for safety.  That leaves over 9,000 untested ingredients that are used in everyday personal care products!  To keep your skin healthy, use the most natural makeup and skin care products available.  Read ingredient labels and make sure the product ingredients are natural and beneficial.

EDTA stands for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid .  This used in products as a preservative.  It is not only used in cosmetic and beauty products, but is also used as a preservative in foods.  This chemical compound is made from formaldehyde, ethylenediamine,  and sodium cyanide – all toxic chemicals.

EDTA is also a chelating agent, which means it has a capacity to bind metal ions.  Because of this ability to bind heavy metals, it can cause different health problems and is linked to heavy metal toxicity.

While reading ingredient labels, find natural makeup and beauty products – not to mention foods – that don’t have this ingredient!

With a New Year comes the chance to start fresh by feeding your skin with a healthy, skin-nourishing mask.

This Organic Facial Mask recipe will not only help you start the year off with deeply moisturized skin, but also give you a wonderful excuse for a  personal pampering session!

Honey Oatmeal Moisturizing Mask

2 tsp. – Organic Yogurt

1 tsp. – Finely Ground Organic Oatmeal

1 tsp. - Organic, Raw Honey

Blend all ingredients in a bowl.  Smooth over face.  Leave on for 5-10 minutes.  Relax.  Rinse off with warm water and pat skin dry.   Finish treatment by applying a small amount of Lauren Brooke Organic Facial Serum to face and around eyes.

This ingredient is an interesting one!

Look on the ingredient list of the typical beauty, skin care or makeup product and you’ll probably see something with ‘urea’, such as Imidazolidinyl Urea or Diazolidinyl Urea, included in the name.   Ureas are similar to polyester and are used in products as preservatives.  They contain formaldeyde and have been found to release trace amounts of it into the skin.

Urea  is found in urine and can be derived from bovine urine or wood pulp.  This bit of information may make you think twice about applying that facial cream or hair conditioner.

That’s one ingredient that can stay on the farm!