Beauty 101

Foundation

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Known human immune toxicant or allergen	European Food Safety Authority
Human skin toxicant or allergen - strong evidence

- Health Issue: it has been linked to cancer
- Harmful to the environment
- Ranked 6 (Moderate hazard)
- Cover girl foundation is ranked as highly toxic on the Cosmetics Database
(Contain: parabens, propylene glycol, aluminum hydroxide, and synthetic fragrance)

Organic foundation, is there?!

- Zuii foundations: www.zuiiorganic.com

• Nourishes the face rather than simply covering up
• Free of preservatives, talc, parabens, or other synthetics

- Sante Fluid Foundation and Powder Compact Foundation: www.avea.co.uk/sante.html

- ZuZu Luxe Dual Powder Foundation: www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com



Lipstick

Conventional lipstick?

- 61 % contained lead (none is included in the package!)
- Lead causes learning disabilities and behavioural problems
- Aluminum for colour pigments
- Mercury for preservative
Other ingredients: parabens (hormone-disrupting preservatives), FD&C dyes (neurotoxins derived from coal tar, and linked to allergies)

Eco-friendly lipsticks:
(Website)

• Green Beaver Lip Shimmers: www.greenbeaver.com
• Dr. Hauschka lipsticks: www.drhauschka.com
• Lavera lipsticks: www.lavera.com
• ZuZu Luxe Lipstics: www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com
• 100% Pure lipstics: www.100percentpure.com

Here are some ingredients to watch out for:

Petrochemicals/ polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) :

- Health issue: carcinogens
- Often used in shampoos, conditioners, baby powder, baby moisturizers, lip balm, lip gloss and perfume





Phthalates: 

- Health Issue: Disrupt endocrine system. It can result in birth defects and breast cancer
- Found in hair products, deodorants, body lotions, perfume and nail polish
- Not often listed!
- Avoid products with the ingredients fragrance, perfume, parfum.



Source: 
Book Title: There's Lead in Your Lipstick
Author: Gillian Deacon