It has been estimated that the average
woman absorbs a whopping two kilograms of cosmetics every year, and on
an everyday basis, a woman could be smearing 175 chemicals on her skin.
Of the estimated 82, 000 ingredients used in personal care products, it
is said that one in eight are chemicals that are potentially hazardous
to our health. Many of these hazardous chemicals in cosmetics are known
carcinogens, pesticides, industrial chemicals, reproductive toxins and
hormone disrupters. When we look closer at many of these chemicals in
cosmetics, we can find chemical plasticizers, degreasers, and
surfactants that would ordinarily be used to keep concrete soft, clean
our cars and reduce surface tension in paints … and then we put it on
our skin!
While many cosmetic products may seem harmless,
especially since it is really only small amounts that are applied to the
skin, it is the cumulative effect over several years of use that is
difficult to gauge the effect of and would be considered in terms of a
‘slow poisoning’.
Obviously, by choosing to use chemical free
natural cosmetics you are reducing the ingestion of a plethora of
hazardous or carcinogenic substances, many of which would be banned
substances if there were more stringent controls in the cosmetics
industry. For those with sensitive skin or a tendency to skin breakouts,
natural cosmetics offer a sensible solution without compromising on
quality.
Many natural cosmetics also contain botanical extracts
such as calendula and aloe vera that can help to improve the condition
of the skin and allow the skin to breathe and function normally. Many
women do find that after switching to natural cosmetics they do not need
to apply as much product to conceal imperfections due to improved skin
condition and texture.
Due to the reduced reliance on chemically
made ingredients, natural cosmetics offer a great eco-conscious option
for the environmentally aware woman and you can be assured that all
natural cosmetics available at
Down To Earth Organics are made ethically and are cruelty free.
Natural mineral cosmetics offer a great range of options for those who like to be a little more creative with their face paint,
Claytime Australia and
Zuii Certified Organic have a fabulous natural eyeshadows made from plant and mineral derived ingredients. Our range of
Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics offers great quality products that will fast become your favourite essential makeup items. Check out
Ere Perez Natural Almond Oil Mascara that WON Best Beauty Product in Green Lifestyle Magazine’s Green Lifestyle Awards earlier this year!
