Makeup Tips for Sensitive Skin and Eczema

Mar 072012

Makeup Primer for Sensitive Skin: SkinPrep by Christopher Drummond Beauty

Q: I have very sensitive skin, and find that most MAKEUP PRIMERS irritate my skin. What is your advice on how to prepare my eczema skin for makeup application?

A: Advice from Christopher Drummond, celebrity makeup artist and licensed skin technician:

*sensitive skin should definitely avoid harsh chemicals that are found in traditional cosmetics.
*generally products that are more natural based and that have soothing botanicals are better for skin types that are irritated easily.
*The main cause of irritated skin are harsh chemicals. These synthetic ingredients can cause redness, itching and skin inflammation.
*”You get what you pay for!!!” if you use inexpensive brands from the drug store, chances are they are more likely to irritate the skin.
*To prep your skin use cream or milky cleansers. These are less stripping to the skin, and leave the skin more hydrated and less irritated (they also clean just as well as foaming cleansers)
*Use a primer that is free of dimethicone and silicone, like SkinPrep by CDB http://www.christopherdrummond.com/Face/Skin-Prep.html

Parabens in Food and Cosmetics: Should You Worry?

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Feb 102012

Should we worry about Parabens in our creams, food and medicine?

Here are some great statistics and info about Parabens. And in case you didn’t know it, YES parabens are in the food you eat (they are also used quite a bit in pharmaceutical drugs!!!) Christopher Drummond Beauty is specifically formulated to be free of parabens and other artificial preservatives, so you don’t have to worry….

Parabens in cosmetics
Parabens individually, or in combination, are employed in all cosmetic product categories, with reported use in over 13,000 formulations. Products containing parabens may contact the skin, hair and scalp, lips and nails. Parabens are non-irritating and non-sensitizing when applied to normal skin. However, application to damaged or broken skin may result in sensitization. Parabens formulate well because they have no perceptible odor or taste, do not produce discoloration, and are practically pH neutral.

Parabens in pharmaceuticals
Parabens were first used in pharmaceuticals in the mid-1900’s and a variety of drug formulations – including pills, syrups, injectable solutions and contraceptives – are known to contain them since. The concentration of parabens used varies from product to product, but seldom exceeds 1%. Combinations of methyl and propyl parabens are often used in aqueous formulations, due to observed synergistic effects. Methyl and propyl parabens have been classified as inactive ingredients in several over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. However, the FDA has determined that parabens are not suitable as preservatives in OTC ophthalmic products, because they may be irritating to the eyes.

Parabens in food
Parabens have been added to food for more than 50 years and their usage steadily increased to include more food categories, like soft drinks and frozen dairy products. Methyl and propyl are the most extensively used in foods, and FDA has affirmed them as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for direct addition to food at concentrations below 0.1%. A 30-fold increase in use of parabens was noted from 1960 to 1970.

Paraben absorption, metabolism and excretion:
Parabens are rapidly absorbed through the intact skin and partially hydrolyzed by specific enzymes in subcutaneous fat tissue. Ingested parabens undergo complete hydrolysis to p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which shows little preservative action. Final metabolites are excreted in the urine as glycine, glucuronic or sulfuric acid conjugates.Some studies have shown no evidence of accumulation of parabens or their metabolites in the body, but others have shown accumulation in breast tissue.

Are parabens toxic?
In the past, parabens were considered to be practically non-toxic by various routes of administration, based on acute and chronic animal studies. However, some studies have shown accumulation of parabens in breast tsissue and leading to cancer in long term use. The popular use of parabens as preservatives arises from their low acute toxicity, broad spectrum of activity, inertness, stability over the pH 4.5 – 7.5 range, biodegradability, low cost and worldwide regulatory acceptance.

How much is considered to be safe?
The total consumption of parabens from all sources (via cosmetics and personal care products, food and pharmaceuticals) is estimated as about 77.5mg/day, with food accounting for approximately 2.5mg/day, cosmetics and personal care products 50mg/day and drugs 25mg/day.For an individual weighing 60kg (132lb) it correlates as about 1.29mg/kg/day.kg. The recommended Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for methyl-, ethyl-, and propyl parabens combined is up to 10mg/kg body weight/day (For an individual like me weighing 170lb, this means the ADI is 77.11mg/day).

*****So, if you were to cut paraben use in your cosmetics, this would significantly decrease the amount of daily intake of them, keeping you under the suggested ADI.

Recent safety concerns
In recent years there has been a growing concern about human exposure to synthetic estrogens from the environment, including chemical exposure from body-care cosmetics (lotions, moisturizers, deodorants, sun screens). Several studies on the estrogenic activity of parabens have been published, which generated a debate on the role of parabens in the increased incidence of breast cancer. Detection of parabens in breast tumor tissue samples has provoked controversy over the continued use of these substances.¹⁷Because of their good skin-permeability and reasonable lipid solubility (especially the higher esters) parabens from body-care products applied to the underarm as deodorants undergo direct dermal absorption and may concentrate in the skin fat tissue before being metabolized. The term of “endocrine disrupters” – embracing parabens and other environmental estrogens – was coined to refer to synthetic chemicals that mimic or block hormones and affect the functions these hormones control.

In a very recently published report, parabens are shown to elevate estrogen levels through inhibition of estrogen-metabolizing enzymes in the skin. Although the assessment of possible paraben estrogenic hazards on the basis of current studies is still equivocal and more research is needed, it seems to be an intelligent choice to avoid parabens by choosing foods and paraben-free personal care products.

http://www.christopherdrummond.com is makeup that is free of parabens

Wedding Makeup and Titanium Dioxide Free Makeup

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Jun 072011

Beautiful Wedding Makeup With SPF and no "White Face"

No white Face with CDB makeup!!!

Question:
I am aware of the effects of Titanium Dioxide in cosmetics,
its a uva/b absorber. Using products without this in them,
how do i protect the skin? I am a make-up artist, and specialize in
make-up for bridal and special occasions, the problem is flash photography
causes the concealed area to look 'white' when using products with
titanium dioxide in, how do i still protect the skin from sun rays,
adding sun protection prior to dioxide free products defeats the object
of not getting the whiteness in photos. I want good photographic results,
without whiteness and skin protection for the client!
Look forward to your advice.

Karen,
If you use a TD sunscreen underneath our product, you shouldn't have an
issue with "white face" as I call it. Since our makeup is a layer on top
of the sunscreen, it is covering up the Titanium Dioxide.
However, you need to ask yourself if the person in going to be in
direct sunlight for extended periods of time during the wedding or event?
Is it truly important and mandatory to have a full level sunblock on this
person for the wedding? Most weddings are indoors, or under tents,
so there is usually ample amount of natural sun protection.

Also, you should know that we have Zinc Oxide in our makeup, which is a
natural sunblock and sun protection. It all depends on the level of protection
you want for your client.
Our products provide spf 4-7 (depending on how much you put on). This is
enough for everyday general use. If they will bee in direct sun for a long
period of time, you may want more.

As a makeup artist, my most important thing is to make a person look good.
That being said, on the day of pictures/wedding/event, you may want to not
use Titanium Dioxide at all, just to be safe, and only use a good moisturizer
and our makeup. Then advise them that on a daily basis they need to wear
sunscreen. Minimal damage (if any) will be done from not wearing TD for just
one day, and most people agree that it's worth not putting on TD the day of
the wedding, so they can look their best.

Long term, they should definitely wear sunblock, but to skip TD for one
day to create memorable pictures is generally worth it for everyone
involved. The main thing a woman wants on her wedding day (or special day)
is to look flawless. Sunblock takes a back seat. If it's just for one day
(or evening where there obviously isn't any sun), I say don't worry so much
about sunblock and concentrate on making them look stunning.

Christopher

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Is Suncreen REALLY Safe? How Toxic is Sunscreen?

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Feb 212011

Is Giselle Ahead of Her Time With Not Wearing Sunscreen?

It seems that supermodel Gilelle Bundchen may not be a total dummy with her recent comments about sunscreen being Poison. Here is an article that confirms she knows what she is talking about! While it MAY prevent skin cancer (however, look at the other ingredients in the stuff), it is bleaching out the coral reefs, and polluting the waters, due to wash off. Yuck.

One of my Health Friends, Kimberly Snyder, agrees with Giselle, as do I. See what she says about sunscreen here:

“What they don’t like to point out is that since the excessive rise of sunscreen has come into play in the 1980’s, the rise of skin cancer has also risen (though there are only an estimated 1,500 fatalities from skin cancer a year). Most sunscreens are absolutely TOXIC! Their harmful ingredients are absorbed into our skin and bloodstream, and bake in the sun on the surface of our skin.”

Preach it girlfriend! Healthy skin is more about what you EAT, not necessarily what you put on it! See more of Kimberly’s brilliant blog HERE.

Here is the article about a new SAFER SUNCREEN by Reef Safe:

By Simon Pitman, 17-Feb-2011

Increasing awareness of the potential environmental impact of sunscreens has prompted one US sunscreen manufacturer to seek approval of its latest product from an environmental group.

Reef Safe SunCare, which is manufactured in Florida under the Beach Buff brand, has been approved by Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Future Society on the basis of its biodegradeable formulation.

As part of the approval Beach Buff has said that it will donate a proportion of the proceeds from the sales of each tube of Reef Safe sold to support the work that the Ocean Future Society carries out to protect ocean and marine life.

On-going scientific research into sunscreen toxicity

“Our scientific team will continue to work with Reef Safe to broaden ongoing tests of the product on a wide range of sea life, “ said Jean-Michel Cousteau, founder of the Ocean Future Society.

The agreement will lead to co-branding efforts between the sun care provider and the society throughout 2011, as well as speaking engagements by Cousteau that will highlight the eco-friendly endeavors initiated by Reef safe.

The endorsement draws attention to the growing body of evidence suggesting that sunscreens can pose a significant toxic risk to both coral reefs and an extensive range of marine life.

Sun care ingredients may bleach coral reefs

In particular, scientists at the University of Marche, Italy, have been working on research that indicates ingredients in sun care products may be bleaching coral reefs, in turn ruining them by promoting viral infections.

Organic UV filters and preservatives used in sun care products could contribute to the bleaching of hard-coral if released into natural systems, say the researchers led by Roberto Danovaro.

Coral bleaching refers to the loss of the zooxanthellae algae that live in a symbiotic relationship with the coral.

Sunscreens pose threat of toxic waste

Research also indicates that an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 metric tons of potentially toxic sunscreen is washed off swimmers and into the oceans every year.

Reef Safe says its sun care products have been extensively tested in independent laboratories, showing that when its formulation washes off, it takes approximately 90 days to biodegrade in sea weater or fresh water, with no toxicity issues.

Likewise, the company says it has also enhanced the environmental credentials of its suncare formulations due to the fact that the wash-off rate for its formulations in water is approximately three percent, compared to 25 percent for conventional sun care formulations.

What’s in Your Mascara? Learn the Ingredients, See the Reviews

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Jan 132011

Here is a great article from SheKnows.com, about ingredients in CoverGirl mascara. They got it from Wired Magazine. Yes, I’m recycling articles! Isn’t that great!!!

Photo: courtesy Wired Magazine

(You can also read my article about ratings for top mascara HERE)

Disteardimonium Hectorite

This molecule is like a squid with a nitrogen body and fatty alcohol tentacles. Hectorite, a powdery volcanic clay, coats the tentacles, giving them bulk and a positive charge. Since hair has a negative charge, the molecule sticks to lashes, making them seem thicker.

Propylene carbonate
A “safe” and environmentally friendly solvent, this keeps the other ingredients from separating. It’s a polar molecule, meaning that each end of it has a different electrical charge that attracts and repels different materials. But it is also aprotic, meaning it can’t release protons, which could react with those other components in the mascara.

Iron(III) oxide
Don’t wear mascara to a cranial MRI! There is so much of this dark black metallic pigment here (as much as 10 percent by weight) that its ferromagnetic properties can screw up the images, creating a splotch over your eye that the doctor will interpret as melanoma. Why is it here? Think “shiny.”

Panthenol
Dry, brittle lashes can break off, taking up to nine months to grow back. The jury is out as to whether panthenol makes hair grow, but everyone agrees that lashes can at least be conditioned and moisturized by this precursor to vitamin B5, making them less susceptible to snapping in two.

Paraffin and carnauba wax
Paraffin comes from a refinery, carnauba comes from the Brazilian rain forest, but both help carry the various pigments as well as artificially lengthen and thicken the eyelashes.

Triethanolamine
This stuff is a thickener and emulsifier and also lowers the surface tension of the mascara, allowing it to adhere to the brush and the lashes.

Ammonium acrylates copolymer
Listed as “practically nonirritating” when tested on the eyeballs of live rabbits, this emulsifier and pigment disperser gives a nice glossy coating to the eyelash and enhances flexibility under the weight of all that iron oxide.

Bismuth oxychloride
Another pigment with strange magnetic properties. Thanks to variations in the thickness of the oxide layer, this compound creates that shimmery pearlescent look on each eyelash. (This effect used to come from guanine, which is probably how the “bat poop in mascara” rumor got started.)

Dichromium trioxide
A dark-green pigment with odd paramagnetic effects like its cousin, CrO₂, a coating for audiotape. Highly resistant to heat, light, and chemicals, this stuff could theoretically be formulated to make your eyelashes reflect infrared light — just like the best military camouflage.

SEE HOW I RATED YOUR FAVORITE MASCARA HERE

Get the Lead Out: Bismuth in Mineral Makeup

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Jan 122011

Check that your makeup company has signed the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

Q: Christopher, I just wanted to check whether your company used nano particles? I’d also heard some concerns that natural titanium dioxide was nearly impossible to separate from heavy toxic metals, such as lead. I wondered if this was true for your products, and whether these concerns are genuine?

A: Wow. Great question….

First, We do not use any nanoparticles in our products. We never have, and never will.

Second, Some metals or metal compounds, such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, show little evidence of toxicity, according to the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database. However, when these ingredients are micronized into nanoparticles, they may be toxic when inhaled or absorbed the skin. Very little research has verified the safety of nanoparticles, whose physical properties change when the particles become that small (iv).

What Exactly Is Bismuth Oxychloride?

Bismuth is a byproduct of lead and copper refining that is mixed with chloride and water and is used in some mineral makeups because it gives off a luminous glow. Bismuth can be found in nature, but that is rare. The manufacturing by-product is inexpensive and is widely used as a binding ingredient and filler in mineral powders.

Since Bismuth Oxychloride is a byproduct of refining lead and/or copper, the reality is that it consists of microscopic pieces of metal that you force into the pores of your skin through the buffing technique in the application process. Many women, especially those with sensitive skin or rosacea, are allergic to Bismuth Oxychloride and experience itching and redness if they use products containing this ingredient.

For more information, go to the Skin Deep Database, and Campaign for safe cosmetics.

Christopher Drummond Beauty has signed the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. To see more about our all natural, organic-based and vegan makeup, click HERE

Vegans: to Bee or not to Bee?

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Jan 092011

Should Vegans Say "Yes" to BeesWax?

We at Christopher Drummond strive to be very authentic and truly care about our customers. So, when we called ourselves a Vegan makeup line, some people cried foul. It upset us, to say the least, but it also got me asking around about this dilemma. Because some of our lip products contain Beeswax, we were told, the Bees are exploited. Thus, it is not a Vegan makeup line.

A friend of mine, Kimberly Snyder (www.kimberlysnyder.net) recently brought this question up to a beekeeper. Kimberly is a vegan in every sense. However, she does eat honey and use beeswax. I also talked to a few other vegan friends who agree that if it is harvested and gathered by a caring person, Beeswax and honey can be consumed by Vegans. And thus, it can be used in cosmetic lines, and they can still claim to be Vegan.

Well, we pondered this quite a bit at our company, and decided to make clear that we do use beeswax in our lip products. We also advise on our website that if this is and ingredient that you aren’t interested in using, to not use the lip products. (But why, oh why, would someone not want to wear our top selling all natural lip stains, which are getting amazing reviews??)

But, the choice is yours, and we want to help the good Vegans out there to make the choice that is right for them.

If you would like to see Kimberly’s interview with the organic beekeeper, and see what he says about Vegans and Bee products, click HERE. It is something all Vegans should read.

To see the ingredients for the Christopher Drummond Beauty line of all natural, organic-based and vegan (?) cosmetics, click HERE

Bugs in Your Lipstick???

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Dec 292010

Do you love your bright, red lipstick? It could be full of crushed beetles. After being boiled, dried out and crushed, cochineal beetles produce an enzyme that creates a beautiful crimson color that can be used as a powder or liquid called carmine to add to lipstick. Beetle juice can be found in more than 300 lipstick products, including lip liners, lipsticks and mascaras. Pictured here is a Dogbane leaf beetle. (Getty Images)

Dimethicone and Other "Bad" ingredients for Acne Prone/Sensitive Skin

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Dec 232010

Q:
I just ordered a new mineral makeup and noticed it has dimethicone in it!?! Okay, now that I’m sensitive to avoiding this product in my hair products, why would I want it on my skin? Or would I? Does anyone think this is likely to be difficult to remove on skin like it is on hair? Thanks for any comments/advice. I like the makeup okay in all other respects.

A:
I get this question a lot. If you have acne prone skin, you need to be very, very careful about what you put on your skin. I consider acne as an allergic reaction. I am allergic to many ingredients, and I CANNOT use them no matter how glamorous the product seems, how “healthy” or how “safe” it is.

Dimethicone and Acne: This is controversial. While it technically is “non comedogenic” and will not cause acne, it is an artificial and synthetically made ingredient. When fighting acne, I have found it best to stay away from such types of ingredients. In other words, dimethicone will not help to cure or improve acne, but it should not make it worse.

Dimethicone and Sensitive Skin: On the other hand, many people have allergic reactions to dimethicone. I do NOT suggest using this ingredient on sensitive skin. If you look at the Skin Deep Database, it is rated as a 2/3, so it is not highly toxic. However, many people get red, itchy skin from dimethicone.

Here are some ingredients that will ABSOLUTELY cause acne in most people (write these ingredients down, and if your skincare or makeup has them, stop using them!!!:

Cetearyl Alcohol

Ceteareth 20

C12-C15 Alcohols Benzonate

Isopropyl Palmitate (Isopropyl Muristate)

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Laureth 4 and 23

Octyl Palmitate

Sodium Chloride
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Christopher Drummond Beauty does not use dimethicone or any other artificial ingredients in our makeup. It is all natural, organic-based, and very healthy for the skin. Try it now!
makeup with all natural, Organic, vegan ingredients

All Natural Makeup Ingredients: Christopher Drummond Beauty

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Dec 212010

CDB makeup: all natural, organic-based and vegan ingredients right where you can see them. On the label.

Here is a list of every single ingredient in all of our makeup. You will see that we have products that are free of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, parabens, artificial ingredients, petrochemicals, phtalates, lead, and all other sorts of “bad” stuff. We are a makeup line that truly cares about what we sell. This is a natural makeup line that is great for all skin colors and types. If you have any questions, please email us at info@christopherdrummond.com

R&B singer Faith Evans wearing CDB makeup

SAÚDE PELE RADIANCE BOOSTER

Sericite, Mica, Soy Isoflavones, Organic Cornstarch, White Kaolin Clay, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Lime Essential Oil, Organic Bergamot Essential Oil, Organic Clove Bud Essential Oil, Organic Vanilla Extract, Organic Geranium Essential Oil, Organic Patchouli Essential Oil, Green Tree Extract, Gotu Kola Extract, Organic Açai Oil.

BRONZING POWDER

Sericite, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide*, May Contain: Ultramarine Blue, Ferric Ferrocyanide. *This formulation does contain minimal amounts of Titanium Dioxide to maintain the quality of the product.

VELUDO VELVET FOUNDATION

Sericite, Mica, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Organic Cornstarch, White Kaolin Clay, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Lime Essential Oil, Organic Clove Bud Essential Oil, Organic Vanilla Extract, Organic Geranium Essential Oil, Organic Patchouli Essential Oil.

FINALE FINISHING POWDER

Sericite, Silica, Arrowroot, Mica from Oxides.

CONCEALER

Water, Organic Apricot Kernel Oil, Organic Jojoba, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Essential oils of: Rosewood, Lavender and Rose, Vitamin E (soy based), Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, May Contain: Zinc Oxide, Micronized Zinc Oxide, Silica, Kaolin Clay.

SATEEN BLUSH

Mica, Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide. May contain Ultramarine Blue and Ferric Ferrocyanide

SATEEN BLUSH (TITANIUM DIOXIDE FREE)

Sericite, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue.

EYESHADOW POWDER

Sericite, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Kaolin Clay. May contain: Ultramarine Blue, Silica, Zinc Oxide.

EYESHADOW PRESSED

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Jojoba extract, Dimethicone, Grapefruit Seed extract, Wildcrafted Lichen extract, Inulin. May contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Carmine, Chromium Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Violet.

CREAM TO POWDER EYELINER

Jojoba Oil, Beeswax, Candelilla Wax, Cornstarch, Castor Oil, Vitamin E, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue

ENDURING EYELINER PENCILS

Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil, Castor Oil, Beeswax, Candelilla Wax, Vitamin E (rice based), Mica, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium Dioxide. Navy may contain Ferric Ferrocyanide.

LIP GLOSS

Castor oil, organic coconut oil, sunbleached beeswax, castor wax, soybean oil, vitamin e, ( rice-based), Organic essential oil of sweet orange Color ingredients: Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, may contain Manganese Violet

LIQUID LIP STICK

Castor Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Sunbleached Beeswax, Castor wax, Soybean oil, Candella Wax, Vitamin E, Organic Essential Oil of Sweet Orange, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium dioxide. May Contain: Magnesium Violet.

LIP STAIN

Jojoba Seed Oil, Aloe Leaf Gel, Beeswax, Vitamin E, Grapeseed Extract, Pomegranate Seed Extract, May Contain: Iron Oxide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide.

REVITALIZING FACIAL SERUM

Rosa damascena (Rose) Distillate, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Juice, Propylene Glycol, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), Emulsifying Wax NF, Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Vaccinium myrtillus (Organic Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum officinarum (Organic Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer saccharinum (Organic Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus auranium dulcis (Organic Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus medica limonum (Organic Lemon) Extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon (Organic Cranberry) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Phenoxyethanol, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Beta Carotene (Pro Vitamin A), Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), Alpha Lipoic Acid DL- Thioctic Acid, d-Calcium Pantothenate (Panthenol Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Daucus carota (Carrot) Oil, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum (Polysaccharide gum), Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid

MASCARA

Aqua, Polybutene, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Acrylates Copolymer, Ozokerite Wax, Silica, Nylon-12, Glyceryl Mono Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cellulose, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Lecithin, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Magnesium Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Quaternium-15, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Natural Fragrance; May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Chromium Oxide Greens, Ultramarines.

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Is Suncreen REALLY Safe? How Toxic is Sunscreen?

By Simon Pitman, 17-Feb-2011

What’s in Your Mascara? Learn the Ingredients, See the Reviews

Get the Lead Out: Bismuth in Mineral Makeup

Vegans: to Bee or not to Bee?

Bugs in Your Lipstick???

Dimethicone and Other "Bad" ingredients for Acne Prone/Sensitive Skin

All Natural Makeup Ingredients: Christopher Drummond Beauty

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