benefits of organic and natural makeup
When it comes to something as personal as makeup, switching things up can be difficult, especially if your current products are giving you the kind of color payoff and looks you want. Keep reading below why you might want to consider experimenting with organic & natural makeup.
The Original Source isn’t Needed on Cosmetic Labels
The cosmetics industry has very little regulations and does not need to list all substances used in the product. This causes many companies to use petrochemicals and parabens to make longer shelf lives. Some toxic ingredients (like asbestos) are inadvertently added during the manufacturing process, while product makers put others in purposefully to help with absorption, shine, shimmer, or a non-greasy feel. Endocrine disrupters are also found in many conventional makeup brands and products, which are also known as hormonally active agents or Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC’s). These have been shown previously to link to hormone imbalances and fertility issues.
enriched with natural nutrients
Since natural & organic beauty product manufacturers pride themselves in only producing products that do not contain any potentially harmful chemical compounds, what you’re left with is a natural product rich with all sorts of good nutrients. These tend to be higher in antioxidants compared to conventional synthetic products which cause skin ageing and irritations.
better for the environment
When using synthetic and chemical-based cosmetics, this eventually ends up contaminating air and water around us. Using natural and organic products is one simple eco-friendly step to implement in your daily routine- your skin will thank you too!
look out for greenwashing
Because natural and organic cosmetics have become so popular, a number of companies have jumped on the bandwagon and adopted marketing techniques designed to convince us that their product is made from natural sources. Just because a product has a natural sounding name, or contains a natural ingredient (an ingredient that might make up as little as 1% of the entire product), it doesn’t mean it is wholly natural and good for you. Take the time to read beyond the marketing hype and take a closer look at the ingredient list on the packaging.
why titanium dioxide free makeup?
Made Safe (nontoxic seal for products we use every day) have been recommending for some time that Titanium Dioxide should be avoided in loose form. They were one of the first to take this stance even before the EU’s decision to declare Titanium Dioxide a class 2 carcinogen. Sadly, it’s the ingredient, that is widely used in mineral makeup. Moreover a scientific studies have shown that on absorption of UV light, photo-generated titanium dioxide particles create singlet oxygen, superoxide anions (O2-) and hydroxyl radicals (OH-) that are potent free radicals. Irradiated particles of titanium dioxide can induce oxidative damage to DNA.
It is through my own experience with titanium oxide based products that did harm to my skin and made me look for safer alternative. I was so pleased to find MG Naturals range who are commited to avoid exposure to titanium dioxide and offer makeup that is designed to heal, soothe, and repair your skin's natural glow to feel comfortable and beautiful in your own skin.