Saturday, April 25, 2009
I think 2009 is the year of "green." As Kermie from Sesame Street says, "it's not easy green" and I think that applies to the cosmetics industry very well.
With man-made chemicals, massive packages and jars and containers that would make the chemical company weep, "green" isn't the first thing you think about when talking about cosmetics. However, lately, that's changing.
Here are some resources to help you know the real story behind cosmetics and how to use brands and products that are good for you and the earth.
- Greenlivingideas.com has some posts about what chemicals are bad for you. They have an interesting article about the popular mineral cosmetics, which I haven't tried - yet.
The Cosmetic Database can help determine the "environmental quotient" of a particular brand or product. You have to register to view.
The Sierra Club listed a few sites to go to for products. You know if it's recommended by them, it has to be good.
There have always been "natural" cosmetics. The Rachel Perry line from at least the 70s. You can always find these in co-ops, but now they're online at mainstream retailers.
One thing that's very cool is Origin's recycling program. When you're done with your product and have an empty container, take it to an Origins store and they'll recycle parts of the package they can, leaving you with an easy mind.
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Today's temperature is well into the 80's today, and possibly the 90's in places Now is the time to start thinking about the harsh sun on your skin - all over, not just the face.
Hopefully, throughout the winter, you've been protecting your skin with at least a moisturizer with SPF 15. It's not even so much about beauty, but protecting your skin from the harmful UV rays. However, you do want to get some sunlight to get vitamin D that the sun helps absorb.
In my next post, I'll list some of the product being reviewed in the magazines. There seem to be some interesting products available for every part of the body.
Thank you, Earth!
Makeupista!
***Turning 41 tomorrow!! EEEEEk!
Hopefully, throughout the winter, you've been protecting your skin with at least a moisturizer with SPF 15. It's not even so much about beauty, but protecting your skin from the harmful UV rays. However, you do want to get some sunlight to get vitamin D that the sun helps absorb.
In my next post, I'll list some of the product being reviewed in the magazines. There seem to be some interesting products available for every part of the body.
Thank you, Earth!
Makeupista!
***Turning 41 tomorrow!! EEEEEk!
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