You don't need scientific research to make an educated choice about your makeup. But, if you are on the fences about what makeup to wear this research will help you make the right choice. When BareMinerals was first introduced I was ecstatic! I picked up my first kit at Fred Meyer, went home and applied my foundation. My psyche was telling me, "Oh, Jennifer...this stuff is so healthy for your skin, you won't breakout, it won't turn you orange, and it's not expensive. After a few weeks of use, I started breaking out, my skin was irritated, my sister attempted to tell me the tone wasn't right. I kept coming up with excuses, "Something else is causing my breakouts, there is no cure for my sensitive skin, at least it's not expensive." I ended up switching back to liquid foundation and pressed powder. Just going back to what I knew. I went on for years like this. The past few years I've just given up on foundation all-together. I looked dead, tired, purple under my eyes. Nothing ever worked.
That has all changed.
My life directed me into opening my own business and I chose mineral makeup because I was personally motivated to find a solution for sensitive skin. I believe I've found a solution. I've quickly learned that all mineral makeup is not created equal. Consumers are being lied to, the FDA regulations are too loose, and consumers don't have the time or energy to stay properly informed. But isn't makeup supposed to make us feel better and help our skin actually improve? I expect my makeup to make me feel good and to help my sensitive and fair skin. I don't think I should have to pay over $25 for mineral foundation. It's minerals for goodness sakes! Minerals are all-natural and HELLO! they are not expensive. Not only are we as consumers being lied to about our makeup ingredients, we are being royally ripped off.
All of my mineral products are under $9.99 each.
I believe in honesty, quality, and affordability. Mineral makeup supplies and all-natural preservatives are not expensive. I can make a decent profit selling my mineral foundation for $9.99 (30g jar). Of course, once I get my product recognized for its quality and affordability I will have an opportunity for moderate profit. Honestly, I just want to take care of my family and live a good life. I want to make a product that consumers can buy with confidence knowing it's truly all-natural and good for their skin.
The research doesn't lie.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and EWG (The Environmental Working Group), along with many other organizations have compiled the research. Our main cosmetics companies, bath and beauty companies, along with other organizations have been taking consumers for fools. Even our babies aren't safe. Johnson and Johnson is stepping up to the plate and making changes. Carcinogens in our baby products? Really? This should never have happened. EVER.
BareMinerals is one of the leading culprits.
There is nothing bare about BareMinerals. Instead of going on a huge rant about it. Just visit this website and google the ingredients in your makeup.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?query=bareminerals&h=Search
Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation is the worst.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?query=rimmel+lasting+finish
Maybelline and Jane Iredale are leading the way to unsafe cosmetics.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?query=maybelline
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?query=jane+iredale
Just go back to what I said in the beginning. You don't need scientific evidence to know your makeup is bad for you. Just think. How does it make your skin feel? Are you breaking out? Do your pores feel clogged? Are your eyes irritated?
Is it worth it? Does expensive = good for your skin?
NO. NO. NO.
Just take the ingredient challenge. Visit these two websites and look up the ingredients in your makeup. Try Love Me Recovery Mineral Makeup. I don't use any talc, paraben, bismuth, nano-particles, or animal testing. That makes a huge difference. My makeup is won't clog your pores, cause breakouts, or irritate your skin. My skin has never felt better. I won't sell my makeup if I won't wear it myself.
safecosmetics.org
ewg.org/skindeep
Love,
Jenny
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