momtonathanandtwins
06-10-2008, 11:24 AM
Here are a few shopping tips for a springtime makeup makeover:
Read labels and avoid the Green Guides "Dirty Dozen,: 12 petroleum derived chemicals that studies have shown to have serious health impacts.
Antibacterials
Coal tar colors: FD&C Blue 1, Green 3
Diethanolamine (DEA)
1,4-Dioxane (present in sodium laureth sulfate and other -eth ingredients)
Formaldehyde (from urea-based and quarternium preservatives)
Fragrance
Hydroquinone
Mercury and lead
Nanoparticles
Parabens (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isobutyl-)
Petroleum distillates
Phenylenediamine (PPD)
Look for third party certifications like BDIH, Ecocert, Australia's Organic Food Chain, or even USDA Certified Organic, which is now applicable to personal care products but not as meaningful as the other certifications.
Buy from companies that have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics (for a complete list, see safecosmetics.org)
Choose products in recycled content and/or recyclable packaging.
Read labels and avoid the Green Guides "Dirty Dozen,: 12 petroleum derived chemicals that studies have shown to have serious health impacts.
Antibacterials
Coal tar colors: FD&C Blue 1, Green 3
Diethanolamine (DEA)
1,4-Dioxane (present in sodium laureth sulfate and other -eth ingredients)
Formaldehyde (from urea-based and quarternium preservatives)
Fragrance
Hydroquinone
Mercury and lead
Nanoparticles
Parabens (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isobutyl-)
Petroleum distillates
Phenylenediamine (PPD)
Look for third party certifications like BDIH, Ecocert, Australia's Organic Food Chain, or even USDA Certified Organic, which is now applicable to personal care products but not as meaningful as the other certifications.
Buy from companies that have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics (for a complete list, see safecosmetics.org)
Choose products in recycled content and/or recyclable packaging.