Category: Cosmetics

You might be surprised at the ingredients found in your everyday concealer. I was certainly blown away and disappointed because I used concealer every day for years before making the switch to natural mineral powder. I felt betrayed that Ive spent thousands of dollars that have gone to companies that care nothing about the health and wellness of their consumers. Ive only chosen four chemicals randomly from the list of ingredients found in concealer. Check it out.

1. Colorants
2. Parabens
3. Urea (Imidazolidinyl) and Diazolidinyl Urea
4. Propylene Glycol

Colorants are obviously used to change the products natural color to the desired color. Of course colorants are not naturally derived from berries or fruits but are made from a variety of chemicals. Artificial colorants are cheaper, brighter and more uniform and have a longer shelf life. One example of a group of makeup colorants approved by the FDA is aluminum colorants. It is difficult to imagine that any use of aluminum colorants can be deemed safe.
These colorants contribute to infertility, cancer in reproductive organs, cognitive delays, birth defects and organ toxicity in the stomach or respiratory system. This is one example of a colorant and there are many others like it, not to mention the ones used that do not require approval from the FDA.

Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives. They are estrogenic, have been linked to breast cancer and can disrupt the endocrine system. Deodorant contains parabens and studies have found a link between parabens and breast cancer.

Urea (Imidazolidinyl) and Diazolidinyl Urea are preservatives. Remember when you were young and you had to dissect a frog in your biology class? Can you recall that lovely smell when they placed the frog on your desk? That was formaldehyde, the chemical used to preserve bodies. Urea produces formaldehyde.

Urea may cause heart palpitations as the result of respiratory irritation. It can also cause the following: depression, insomnia, headache, joint pain, chest pain, chronic fatigue, immune system depression and possibly cancer (According to the Mayo Clinic).

The use of propylene glycol (solvent) just baffles me because it can be found in our makeup as well as in any other cosmetic product we use on our hair, skin and nails. It can also be found in many essentials like deodorant, soap, toothpaste and food. This ingredient makes your makeup slippery just as it does with antifreeze. This nasty chemical is toxic but is still considered safe in small doses according to the FDA. Perhaps the small doses just kill us more slowly and make the source of any resulting complication less apparent.

Your skin absorbs propylene glycol quickly and easily. This chemical solvent causes kidney and liver damage, gastro-intestinal complications and brain abnormalities. The EPA requires workers handing the material to wear protective goggles and keep their skin covered with rubber gloves but they are allowed to wear it on their face when they put on their makeup in the morning. Your average deodorant contains an unusually high amount of this chemical.

To everyone like me who cannot leave the house without makeup, lets make a change for the better and seek out natural alternatives! Companies who sell these products will be forced to change their ingredients to stay in business and we will be happier and healthier once weve made the right choice! You may think that you alone cannot make a difference, but just like everything else, it has to start somewhere!

By: Francis David

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”, this is a quote which has been heard by us and several generations preceding us. However old it may be, this quote has always remained popular. There is no doubt that beauty and good health relate to each other very strongly.

All members of our society like to present a good side of themselves and spare no efforts to improve on this front. And why not? After all the image one projects often carries over to every section of their life.

The usage of cosmetics in order to enhance a persons beauty, appearance and personality is one of the most preferred methods all across the world.

Even in cosmetics, the market share held by Natural Cosmetics (Naturokosmetik) has been registering very strong growths in the past few years.

Sticking to Naturokosmetik products has allowed users to get rid of the artificial and chemicals found in synthetic cosmetics. The irreversible damage of these synthetic additives over a long period of usage are disastrous. Many of the side effects due to the synthetics in cosmetics throw our normal lives out of gear and require time and efforts to correct.

Nature on the other hand has already provided us with hidden solutions to all our problems, even cosmetics related. Naturokosmetik products are a result of hard work and keen interest in helping everyone overcome this problem. They allow safe use of cosmetics and help get rid of the havoc that harmful chemical ingredients in synthetic cosmetics have wrecked in many lives.

With the growing awareness and education about Naturokosmetik products, persons from all walks of life and almost every country are fast switching over to the natural counterparts of synthetic cosmetics.

Ask anyone from withing your family, or group of friends and you will be amazed at the popularity and wide spread use of Naturokosmetik products in society today.

However, with all things going for it, I must also alert the consumers of Naturokosmetik products to always check and look for proper certifications on the products you choose. Do not just go by flashy packaging, and take time to read the small prints to find if the products have a certification. Major manufacturers also provide more details like the source or natural origin of contents, and details of product testing and certification.

While nature continues to serve its purpose, we as the responsible inhabitants of earth also have to salute nature and help preserve it. So while you switch over to Naturokosmetik products, also make sure you spread the message of conserving nature along the way.

Go Green, switch over to Naturokosmetik today!

Enhancing the condition or look of the human body is the main purpose of any cosmetic brand. With the emergence of various cosmetics brands and a huge array of products, it became harder for people to work out which cosmetics were right for them, and even to know what types of makeup, lotions and beauty products were available to choose from.

Marketing has become a huge part of the cosmetics industry. It aims to help the consumer choose cosmetics that will best suit them. Try as they may, though, certain cosmetics companies are now well established and firm favourites in the eyes of the public. Heres the lowdown on some favourite cosmetics giants. Do you have an item or two from one of these big names in your beauty arsenal?

LOreal: All Kinds Of Cosmetics For All Kinds Of People
When it comes to the widest range of beauty products, from hair to skin care to cosmetics, there is no doubt that LOral belongs at the top of the list. LOreal is the largest cosmetics company in the industry and has already achieved 10.2% sales growth during the first half of 2010.

A respect for cultural differences across nations is their basic philosophy when creating their beauty products. This is also the reason why LOreal cosmetics are preferred by a lot of people. Cosmetics by LOreal, and beauty products, match the personal diversity of their users. In addition, LOrals concealers and foundations are much loved because they are natural looking, provide UV protection and are available to suit a range of skin tones. They also provide maximum coverage while moisturizing your skin.

LOreal lipsticks are also popular because they are long-lasting and they provide UV protection, while the LOreal hair colour line-up are best sellers because they offer an impressive palette of shades and tints that are safe to use.

LOreal owns Maybelline
To maintain the position of LOreal as number one personal care and beauty company, they acquired Maybelline, which is famous for cosmetics. It has the widest reach in terms of presence in different countries. Mascara, eye shadows and blushes are just some of the favourite Maybelline cosmetic items and reportedly not tested on animals.

Lancome is a LOreal baby
Lancme is another popular brand that sits under the LOral company banner. It has a foundation thats called renergie lift that really makes skin looks smooth and younger looking. This beauty cream has received a high performance rating from consumers and is proving to be a real driver of sales. Lancmes artliner precision point eyeliner is another well-loved cosmetic item. It is long-lasting and easy to apply. For women in that class, its a complete must-have cosmetic.

Shiseido: Beautiful Technology
Shiseido, the oldest cosmetic company in the world, offers concealers and sun protection creams that have superior performance. They also make your skin look smooth and blemish-free. This company has invested heavily in technology and innovation. With their light reflecting products, such as cream foundations and liquid concealers, and anti-ageing face creams, Shiseido has created a loyal and ever-growing following, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.

Avon Calling
Avon is another one of the consumers favourite cosmetics companies. It heavily promotes itself as demonstrating its love for nature by not testing their products on animals. This is a popular marketing angle in the 21st century and many cosmetics companies blow the same horn.

The Avon multi-level marketing strategy is an effective way to reach out to the consumers in different countries. In fact, it is the worlds largest direct seller of cosmetics and body care. It is one reason why the brand is so huge and so popular its a cosmetics company that helps people make money too.

Some of Avons top cosmetics and beauty care items include their hydrating eye shadows and cream foundations. Avon also has creams that promise transformation and anti-ageing effects.

Revlon is it your favourite?
Another much-loved and well known cosmetics brand is Revlon. Revlon is well-known for the super lustrous lipstick line that offers different shades to match any occasion. These lipsticks are crowd pleasers because it has lightweight feel after application. Revlon is also on top when it comes to nail enamel or nail polish. Aside from being very well priced, the nail varnishes have rich and vibrant colors and have longer staying power than most other brands.

The Max Factor: High Performance Face Wear
The famous Max Factor slogan the make-up of make-up artists has tremendous power. It implies that people who work with models and famous people, making them look good for long periods of time while they get photographed or filmed, must KNOW what good makeup is… and of course, has the covert message that if its good enough for the celebs then it must be good enough for you too.

Max Factor products are considered to be high performance products; face goop with sticking power! They are aimed at sophisticated women, or working women after a professional look. Max Factor cosmetics were initially created to withstand the heat and hassles of photo shoots, so you can just imagine how much longer-lasting and perfect the effects are when you apply their lipfinity line.

Lipfinity is a huge seller its a lip glosses and lipstick range that is non-smear and can last for hours.

The history of cosmetics and makeup goes back a few thousand years. Depending on what century one was born in cosmetics and makeup had different meanings for different people throughout each century. You should also know that cosmetics and makeup have different definitions. Here you will learn the difference.

Cosmetics are anything applied to the face or body in order to improve your appearance. Cosmetics include anything from cold cream, hand cream, eye cream, astringent, after-shave lotion, suntan lotion, talcum, bath powder, body paint, solid perfume, bath oil, bath gel, hair dye, hair bleach, mouthwash, nail polish remover, moustache wax, facial pack, mud pack, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, cream rinse, hair mousse, styling gel, hair spray, shaving soap, shaving cream, shaving foam, depilatory, deodorant, antiperspirant and the usual facial makeup.

Makeup is a branch of cosmetics that has to do with beautifying of the face. So, eyebrow pencil, mascara, eye shadow, eye liner, rouge, blusher, toner, lip slicker, face slicker, lipstick, lip rouge, lip liner, lip gloss, powder base, moisturizer, foundation, loose powder, pressed powder, bronzer and pancake makeup comprise a small part of cosmetics.

The first evidence of cosmetics usage is found in ancient Egypt around 4000 BC. The Romans and Egyptian used cosmetics containing mercury and white lead. Ancient Egyptians had a wide extent of make-up tools. One of them is kohl, which was used to outline the eyes. Kohl is made up of lead, copper, burned almonds, soot, and other ingredients one of which may have been arsenic. It was believed that eye makeup could ward off evil spirits and improve the sight. Even the poor wore eye make-up in ancient Egypt.

Cosmetics were also used in Persia and what is today the Middle East. One of the earliest cosmetologists was the physician Abu a-Qasim al-Zahrawi, or Abulcasis (936-1013 AD), who wrote the 30-volume medical encyclopedia Al-Tasrif. A chapter of the 19th volume was dedicated to cosmetics. Al-Zahrawi considered cosmetics a branch of medicine, which he called “Medicine of Beauty.”

During the early years of the 20th century, makeup became fashionable in the United States and Europe. But the most influential new development of all was that of the movie industry in Hollywood. Among those who saw the opportunity for mass-marketing cosmetics were Max Factor, Sr., Elizabeth Arden, and Helena Rubinstein.

Flapper style era influenced the cosmetics of the 1920s, which embraced dark eyes, red lipstick, red nail polish, and the suntan, invented as a fashion statement by Coco Chanel. Previously, suntans had only been sported by agricultural workers, while fashionable women kept their skins as pale as possible. In the wake of Chanel’s adoption of the suntan, dozens of new fake tan products were produced to help both men and women achieve the “sun-kissed” look. In Asia, skin whitening continued to represent the ideal of beauty, as it does to this day. During the 1960s and 1970s, many women in the western world influenced by feminism decided to go without any cosmetics. Cosmetics in the 1970s were divided into a “natural look” for day and a more sexualized image for evening.

Cosmetics and makeup in ancient times stood for symbolism of the class of your family. Throughout the years, men and women have used makeup for different reasons. As of today, cosmetics and makeup is used or not used by people who want to make a statement one way or the other.

Pupa means little doll, denoting its fun, flirty and colorful collection of cosmetic products. All girly girls will surely love their products. Being known for bright and bold colors, Pupa users expect to have the best and highly pigmented eye shadow or Pupa lipstick to choose from. They have manufactured beauty kits that are perfect for gift giving; birthdays, Christmas or any other occasions.

A new addition to their well-known kits is the Solelu Beauty Kit. This offers night and day compact, containing shades that are suitable for a particular time of the day. The very distinct color variant includes eye colors, powders, mascara, lip gloss, eyebrow pencils, blush on, and nail polish. With this kit, how can you ever have a beauty emergency left unsolved? This beauty kit is available in their official website or in authentic online stores. Another great beauty kit from Pupa is their Plumetoile Beauty Kit, very simple and ideal for those no-fuss ladies and always on the go. Those with hectic schedule will love this kit which contains a 35ml Glittering Body Gel, 30ml Eau de Toilette and a perfumed candle.

With all the different cosmetic products they offer, from pupa lipsticks to pupa perfumes youll have everything you could ever need in just one store. They have ingredients that are guaranteed to make your skin glow a youthful and fresh look. There are plenty of online shops that carry the Pupa cosmetic line. With the dawn of technology and internet surfing, finding a rare item from their cosmetic line is no longer close to impossible.

Internet shopping has been made easy by various stores aiming to draw customers by giving away products in marked down prices. Though do not be lured by random websites because more often than not, bogus sellers tend to offer products way below their market value. Stick to trusted online shops or choose those that are recommended by a friend or coworker to avoid the hassles of being tricked and lose your hard-earned money. Check those that already have feedbacks and customer reviews when buying Pupa cosmetics.

Pupa cosmetics are very affordable compared to other products that promise quite the same thing. You should watch out for fake Pupa products as well. Their official website has always advised customers to check and validate before buying any Pupa products. The application of any make up in your face should be taken when caution. After all, it is your face we are talking about. Putting something that might cause an allergic reaction to your face is not very ideal. Check the ingredients and components that are in those products that you want to buy or you already own. Prevention is always better than cure.