Anna Yu
on
Mar 21, 2009 11:19 AM PDT
Many of us are conscious about what we eat and drink, (organic fruits and veggies, yes please!) but do you ever think about what's in your
makeup? Think about it, women can wear makeup anywhere from 6-10 hours a day! In the past, many ladies of the Renaissance put white powder all over their face which turned out to be white lead which caused deformities and even death. Thankfully, the Food and Drug Administration regulates cosmetics in the United States, making sure the products we put on our face are safe. There are still ingredients in makeup today that may irritate those with sensitive skin. So what's a girl to do? We can't avoid makeup all together! Thankfully, Almay has come out with their
Almay Pure Blends line of foundation, eye shadow, lipgloss, blush/bronzer, and powder that boasts 95% natural ingredients including extracts from fruits and flowers in the formulas. They're also hypoallergenic, free of talc and added parabens (talc can clog pores and parabens may be correlated with cancer). Even their packaging is eco-friendly made from an average of 44% recycled materials! As another added bonus, Almay has teamed up with
Lucky magazine for a giveaway and special offer. Join the eco-effort
here and
Lucky magazine will plant a tree in your honor. You'll also be entered to win one of 50 reusable tote bags!
