By now, we have all heard about mineral makeup. Some have used it and loved it; others find that it is drying and/or irritating. Others never really “got” the whole mineral makeup trend, and held close to their traditional creams and liquids. Christopher Drummond, a former model turned celebrity makeup artist, set out to change the formula of traditional mineral makeup by creating a product that would be hydrating, non-irritating and nutritional for the skin, while still utilizing the convenient and long-lasting powder form.
According to Christopher, “Many people know the benefits of using safe cosmetics. However, many natural cosmetic companies seem to teach the “all or nothing” mentality. For most people, this is intimidating and not realistic, and to think that someone is going to throw out all existing cosmetics and start new with 100% natural products just isn’t going to happen.”
Here are Christopher’s tips for an easy, realistic transition into natural cosmetics:
1. Pick five ingredients that you will not compromise on: You need to do your research on “bad” cosmetic ingredients. First start with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Cosmetic Safety Database, these are great starting points.
2. Be diligent: Do not use the ingredients that you have promised yourself you will not use. No matter what, stay away from those five ingredients. (Christopher’s are parabens, artificial colors, artificial fragrance, phthalates, and petroleum).
3. Educate yourself: Take the cosmetics you already own, read the ingredient list, and make a small list of ingredients that you don’t know. Then, research these ingredients to see what these ingredients are, and what they do. You’ll be surprised.
4. Talk to people: Spread your newfound knowledge to friends and family.
5. Continue Your Education: Some cosmetic companies thrive on keeping consumers in the dark about what they are doing with ingredients. Don’t let them succeed! Empower yourself.
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