Organic Makeup Products Vs. Non-Organic

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Makeup Ingredients to Avoid

Here are the make up ingredients you must avoid:

1. Parabens
2. Phthalates
3. Aluminum
4. Urea
5. Mineral Oil
6. DEA, MEA, TEA
7. Propylene and Butylene Glycol
8. Other

• Parabens – Parabens belong to a family of chemicals called ‘para-hydroxybenzoates’ used as preservatives in cosmetics. Parabens can affect reproductive development and affects male and female reproductive fertility and birth outcomes. Moreover, parabens can also alleviate levels of cellular damage caused by UV exposure which may re
• Phthalates – Phthalates are chemicals used to make plastic more flexible and sturdy basically. For this reason, they are also called plasticizers. The most commonly used phthalate in makeup and cosmetic products is Diethyl Phthalate (DEP), along with Dimethyl Phthalate (DMP) and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP). They can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin, which is why they have been banned from use in cosmetics in the European Union.
• Aluminum – Aluminum is a chemical element, in the form of a silvery white metal. It is the most widespread metal on Earth and is soft and malleable. Makeup and cosmetic products stating Aluminum as an ingredient don’t refer to the pure metal you imagine. It is actually an aluminum powder that is made from aluminum off-cuts and leftover pieces. Aluminum powder in cosmetics and makeup serves as a colorant. However, it is a toxic substance and is only safe for external application, not even on the lips.
• Urea – Urea is a nitrogenous end product of the breakdown of all proteins in mammals and fish. When the food is metabolized for energy, the major component, in the end, comes out to be urea, which is then eliminated from the body through urine. For cosmetic use, urea used is synthetic in nature and does not come from an animal source. It is mainly used to slow down the loss of moisture in any cosmetic product, basically acting as a preservative.
• Mineral Oil – Mineral oil is a by-product derived from the processing of petroleum. When toxins are not removed, skin pores and follicles become clogged, resulting in blackheads, acne, breakouts, etc.
• They are used in cosmetic and makeup products such as sunscreens, hair products, fragrances, eye makeup, etc.
• Propylene and Butylene Glycol – Propylene glycol and butylene glycol are hydrocarbons, in their gaseous forms. In the liquid state, they serve as surfactants. When used in makeup and skincare products, both propylene and butylene glycol can be absorbed into the skin quickly and weaken the protein and cellular structure in the layers of skin.

Makeup Ingredients to Use

Rather than using products that contain the above-mentioned ingredients, opt for products containing ingredients that are good for the skin. These ingredients include:

1. Allantoin
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Squalane and Squalene
4. Bentonite
5. Corn Powder
6. Rice Powder
7. Fibroin
8. Iron Oxide
9. White Clay or Kaolin
10. Magnesium Stearate and Magnesium Myristate
11. Sericin

Benefits of Organic Makeup

Here are the benefits of organic make up:

1. All-Natural
2. Hypoallergenic
3. Better for the Skin
4. Better for the Environment

• All-Natural – All organic products are natural, although all natural products may not be organic. The natural ingredients are designed by nature to nurture and nourish the human body without causing any pollution, inside or outside the body
• It is safe to claim that organic makeup products are hypoallergenic.
• Better for the Skin – Our skin is better adept at absorbing and processing organic compounds than in-organic ones. Therefore, organic makeup and skincare products are more efficient and better for the skin.
• Better for the Environment – Organic-centered agriculture is the most efficient and safe method of growing crops that fits in with the natural cycle of the world and doesn’t harm any part of it. Moreover, they are also not genetically modified (Non-GMO), and are as natural as possible. This growing practice benefits the environment, reduces pollution and contamination of the soil, water, and air, as well as protects any local ecosystems from damage.