Have you ever read the ingredient labels of your facial cosmetics? It’s like something out of a science fiction novel! With names like Para-Phenylenediamine and Butylated Hydroxyanisole, it’s not surprising that the ingredients in synthetic cosmetics can dry and dull skin. They have been linked to allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and some are even known to cause cancer.

Among the worst culprits? One of my personal addictions, eye makeup. Some VERY popular mascaras and eye liners can have some not-so-great effects on your health. Check out GoodGuide.com for information on virtually any retail cosmetic, cleaner, food or anything else you can think of.

I know, for many of us girls, it would be absolutely unthinkable to go out on a date or girls night out with out putting our “faces” on. The good news is you can be conscious of whats on your skin and look the way you want to, too! The full-range of cosmetics is available to you in all-natural form.

And where synthetic ingredients have negative effects, organic makeup ingredients many times actually benefit hair, nails and health. Many natural versions of mascara contain jojoba and other beneficial ingredients. There are no known negative effects for natural makeups.

Natural mineral face makeup, blushes and eye shadows are terrific for skin, won’t clog pores, minimize the look of fine lines AND have durability. They are ideal for any type of skin, even sensitive skin, because there are no perfumes or synthetic dyes.

Many people notice a more even skin tone after using mineral makeup for a little bit. This is because titanium dioxide and zinc dioxide (two common ingredients) have anti-inflammatory effects, making them ideal for people with problems like rosacea and acne.

The Mineral Makeup Blog has all sorts of information about mineral makeup, including informative articles, how-tos and product reviews.