What’s So Good About Natural Organic Make Up?

Posted by: Susan Wilson - Natural Organic Makeup  :  Category: natural cosmetics, natural skincare, organic beauty, organic cosmetics, organic make up, organic skincare

Natural Organic Makeup BeautyIt’s the fastest growing trend in the skincare and cosmetics industry - natural, organic makeup.

Next time you’re in a department store, take a look for yourself. As you walk the aisles, start to count the number of products and brands promoting natural, organic, biodynamic, mineral-based, plant-based and petrochemical-free skincare and make-up products.

Just a few short years ago, many of these products didn’t exist!

In fact, just last year, the Natural and Organic Makeup industry in the United States grew to a $350 million dollar industry - up $68 million two years earlier - a 24% increase.

So to say that Natural Organic Makeup sells well is an understatement.

But is Natural Organic Makeup Really Effective?

Critics of Natural Organic Makeup point to the low-allergenic, low-irritant, plant-and-mineral derived formulas and ingredients in many cosmetic products and raise a good point.

If these products are so gentle, how can they possibly be effective?

After all, reading the ingredients listed on many of these products, some of the skincare products sound like a recipe for porridge or some other kind of sweet paste that you could just as easily spoon into your mouth as you could rub into your skin!

“Enriched with Natural Honey, Oat Extracts and Vanilla Essences”? - It sounds delicious!

And to be honest, the critics of natural organic makeup have a point!

Many of the formulations used are truly too gentle to be truly effective - the nutrients that they prescribe will help you to improve your complection and soften your appearance will often feed the parasites that live on your skin much more than feeding your skin cells themselves!

And many of the mineral makeups that claim to be able to be absorbed by the skin - the particles inside the make up (although tiny) are still too large to be absorbed by your skin.

So it’s important to avoid the hype and sales pitches that many of the skincare and cosmetic houses are so good at delivering, and look at the products based on their individual merits.

Yes, it’s good to avoid harsh petrochemicals - make ups that are MADE from crude oil - the same chemicals that you pump into your car to make it run. Some of these carcinogenic nasties have been proven to cause cancers in the human body - and let’s face it, a good make-up is something that you would want to use every day!

(That’s a lot of damage to your fragile skin!)

But don’t discount natural organic makeup and skincare products quite yet!

There are some fantastic, highly effective, natural, organic, skin-safe products around!

You just need to know where to look ;)

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What are some cheap ways to go green?

Posted by: Susan Wilson - Natural Organic Makeup  :  Category: organic cosmetics

It seems like everything you can do to be a more environmentally-friendly person is expensive: organic food, special cosmetics, gasoline from corn that you have to fix your vehicle to even be able to use. I'm a teenager with no job (yet), and my mom is a teacher, which is obviously not a whole lot of money. I can unplug my computer when I'm not using it, turn off the lights when I leave a room, and take shorter showers. What else can I do to lessen my carbon footprint?

I have a HUUUUGE list for free available at www agua-luna com it's like 33 pages long & would just spam this whole answer. But here's a few cut from the list below. If you'd like the entire list feel free to visit www agua-luna com or email me through the site directly & I’ll send you a free copy.

Also Agua-Luna com now offers Carbon Offsetting Credits, since our Team of Volunteers is already accomplishing several carbon eliminating projects, we’re now converting the carbon offsets to you. Visit www agua-luna com for a FREE carbon calculator to calculate your carbon footprint for free & more info on carbon credits.

You could also Volunteer with us, planting a tree or working on a Sustainable Renewable Energy Building Project in Mexico OR The Amazon. Again see www agua-luna com for more info.

If you can’t join us here are some ways you can at least contribute from home..

Recycle paper, cardboard, newsprint & magazines.
Recycle aluminum cans.
Recycle all batteries.
Recycle & reuse. Roughly 50% of the average person's trash can be recycled. Don't forget that hazardous waste like batteries, your printer's ink cartridges, & cell phones can be recycled too! Find out how & where to recycle in your area. Always buy recycled paper. Just 1 ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees.
Just because your community doesn't pick up all recyclables on the curb, it doesn't mean there are not viable alternatives nearby. Check with dry cleaners, supermarkets, manufacturers, your local public works department & civic organizations to find out where recycled goods can be dropped off, at a location near you.
Did you know that just in 1995 alone, recycled toner cartridges kept over 21,000 tons of trash out of landfills? Believe it or not, now you can recycle your printer's toner cartridges! Every year, Americans throw out enough printer cartridges to stretch from Los Angeles to New York City & back again. Toner cartridges can be recycled, having just as good a performance as an unrecycled cartridge. To recycle your toner cartridges, find a local business that does printer cartridge recycling, or contact the manufacturer of your current toner cartridge & ask about a cartridge recycling program.
Not only should you recycle, but buy products that are recycled. By purchasing these products, you are helping to conserve natural resources, & to protect the environment.
Wash clothes in cold water.
Hot water is unnecessary for most clothes. When needed, use warm water.
Fill your toilet tank.
Put a plastic bottle or two, filled with water & rocks, in your tank to reduce the amount of water used in each flush.
Clean your filters.
Clean the filters of your air-conditioners once a month to improve energy efficiency. While you’re at it, change your car’s filters as recommended in your manual.
Get a low-flow shower head.
Stop at the hardware store on your way home, & get a low-flow shower head. Takes a few minutes to install, & it’ll save gallons of water a day.
Lower your thermostats.
If you use heating, get by with less heat & wear warmer clothes. If you use air-conditioning, get by with less cooling & wear cooler clothes.
If it’s a nice sunny day, hanging clothes only takes a few minutes, & you’re using solar power instead of electricity to do the job. It also makes your clothes last longer.
Turn down your water heater.
Most people have their water heater’s thermostat turned up too high, wasting energy. Turn it down to 130 degrees, saving energy but still hot enough to kill bacteria.
Use CFC light bulbs.

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online & on-site workshops, seminars & internships to help others help the environment.

Dan Martin

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what is the point of using organic beauty products?

Posted by: Susan Wilson - Natural Organic Makeup  :  Category: organic beauty

are there any ingedients in any beauty products such as shampoo, lotion or makeup? there is this line of beauty products called lush (the website it lushusa.com) and its supposed 2 be for vegans/vegetarians and i was wondering what makes them for vegans/vegetarians. is regular beauty products make out of animals or tested on animals or something?

well the whole reason for anything organic is that its not unhealthy 4 ur bod. in regular makeup and stuff of that sort has all these man made chemicals that just puts poisons in ur body. just think of it like this if u wudnt put it in ur mouth dont put it on ur face or hair or ur skin or watever.organic stuff is so much better more expensive but better. also u shud read a book called natural cures they dont want u to know about by kevin tredeau

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What is a natural approach to good skincare?

Posted by: Susan Wilson - Natural Organic Makeup  :  Category: natural skincare

I have really sensitive skin, and the slightest change in my diet, the weather, and any number of things can cause me to break out. I'd say I have pretty moderate acne. I went to the dermatologist a few months back and he prescribed harsh medications with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide. They've been doing wonders for my breakouts, but now my complexion is dry in some places and just looks dull. Are there natural products to use in a daily and nightly skincare routine that don't cause breakouts and keep your skin looking fresh?

I was always told using 100% aloe vera gel everyday on your skin gives you AMAZING results. Because its natural, you don't have all the chemicals and such to make your skin break out. try buying a aloe vera plant and cut a piece off and rub it all over your face everyday. you should see results in about a week or so.

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Organic beauty products?

Posted by: Susan Wilson - Natural Organic Makeup  :  Category: organic beauty

Can anybody recommend any good organic/natural beauty products and makeup? I have searched around and most of them are too expensive or hard to obtain. Thanks

For makeup, I would recommend Physicians Formula Organic Wear. They have a great selection and are available at most stores. They are also really reasonably priced. I've tried a few of their products, and I love the mascara, it's the best I've ever tried. Here is a link to their site.
http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/staticpage/organic-wear.html

Hope this helps!

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Three New Eyeshadows from Christopher Dru

Posted by: Susan Wilson - Natural Organic Makeup  :  Category: organic make up

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Three eyeshadow colors everyone should have: beige, gold and bronzy/brown. Plus, I give some eyeshadow tips

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Natural Skin Care

Posted by: Susan Wilson - Natural Organic Makeup  :  Category: natural skincare

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All Natural Skin Care Products by The Skin Society, a group of leading Swiss Scientists working together since the 1960’s. The Skin Society has developed some the most effective natural skin care products, creams and serums including anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, skin firming, psoriasis treatment, skin whitening and more.

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