There has been a big push for people to be more conscious about the food they ingest by doing things like eating organic food and limiting the amount of preservatives they eat. Some people don’t realize your skin is also an organ and is also an outlet for harmful chemicals to enter the body. According to HealthierTalk.com a woman who wears makeup every day will absorb about 5 pounds of makeup a year into her skin. Women can limit the amount of makeup they wear by saving makeup for special occasions. Learning about the products you use such as shampoo, face lotion and makeup is just as important as learning about the food you eat.
Eating a “whole foods diet” is good for you because you are limiting the amount of ingredient in your diet and eating food that is right from the source. The same is true with cosmetics and makeup. Limiting the amount of ingredients in the products you use is a good start to ensure the products are safe. Some companies like Nu Skin list all of the ingredients to their product right on their website so you can see what each product is made out of. Nu Skin’s website also has a section of articles on current topics of skin care including stories about cosmetic research, animal testing and skin aging.
When someone does research about cosmetics on the internet it’s important to look into a few different things to check the validity of an article. For starters an author’s qualifications should be listed to ensure the author is experienced in what they are talking about. New- sites, health magazines and scientific websites are a good start. When doing cosmetic research, an author should state their sources so you can trace facts back to the other sources they have listed.
Talking with a certified dermatologist is also a good way to learn about what products are safe and what products you should avoid. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating the safety of cosmetics. The Cosmetic Toiletries and Fragrance Associate (CTFA) provides specific information on ingredient safety though the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) and is also a good place to start your research about cosmetic safety.
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