Do we really know what we consume on a daily basis? when putting on makeup its easy to think that you are just applying the product on the surface of your skin and that by wiping it off at night that all the product is permanently removed,however there are many chemicals in our make up that are all absorbed by our skin and enters our system and sometimes even our bloodstream.Some of us apply makeup on a daily basis so its necessary become more conscious about what it is that you are putting in your body your body .One makeup item that i always carry on me is a spare lipstick.The kind of lipstick colour you put on changes the whole look of your face,when at work i wear a nude lipstick like Rimmel Coffee Shimmer and upon leaving i sometimes switch to a vibrant red or purple depending on where I'm heading off to.But what kind of toxins do they carry?.
Based on research already conducted ,the vast majority of lipsticks whether they are cheap super drug brands or high end labels contain toxins and metals such as led, aluminium and cadmium,there is no set limit to the amount of lead used in cosmetics,with such low regulations we don't know the harm that these chemicals can cause,scientists have stated that long term it poses serious risks ,the majority of make up is manufactured in American labs which are supposed to be checked by the FDA,however they falsely state that the levels of metals in lipsticks are safe.Unless you are using an organic brand you expose yourself to these health risks.When heavy metals accumulate in the body, over time, their presence can result in a wide range of health problems.In addition Parabens has been found to cause cancer,but can still be found in a lot of hair products ,toiletries and cosmetics.
Finding organic cosmetic brands that provides natural formula's with active organic ingredients can be hard,especially if you are on the darker side of the colour spectrum,one brand leading the way forward is ZAO cosmetics .Not only are they ethical ,organic and use sustainable packaging, but their foundation department boasts of a wide range of shades to suit women of all skin tones,a factor that many if not most 'organic' make up brands fail time and time again ,which is including darker shades for Black and Dark skinned Asian Women.Hopefully we will see a rise in the options available .
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