"Green" Makeup and Personal Products

[Caryn]

In my curiosity I started researching personal products that were gluten and corn free for my son. What I eventually learned was a whole lot of stuff about the nasty chemicals that are in our conventional soaps and lotions from the grocery store, drug store, and even the beauty conglomerates. My curiosity got the best of me and after a month of investigating numerous companies to verify the ingredient listings of their products, I wrote a little post about my findings. A small minority chose to respond to my requests, and not surprisingly, they were more 'green' companies. So anyone interested in reading about what I learned and who makes what, check out my most recent post.

 

http://healthy-family.org/caryn/466

 

Anyone with a teenage daughter who is managing tics through natural means may want to look at these products.

 

I did double check with the manufacturers for each product line I mention. Most of the companies allow full disclosure of their ingredients right online for anyone interested. Please consider your personal needs before ordering any product, and do inquire again with the manufacturer if you are unsure of any ingredient.

 

Thanks!

Caryn

[patty]

Caryn,

 

I love your website! Thx for the info re: makeup & personal products, as i am always looking for products w/o the toxic chemicals.

 

Ever tried Trader Joe's liquid hand soap? It is reasonable and w/o any toxic preservatives and chemicals.

 

Pat

[CSP]

Caryn,

 

Thanks I have been wanting to ask a more selfish question, but had not done so.

 

BTW, you are very beautiful!

 

I have been using Shiseido since I was 17yo and have switched to a product called Miessence an Australian product. I love the cleanser but have not been able to find a face cream that would be great for very dry skin.

 

I have spent a lot of money on products to try and ends up a waste because they just don't keep my face from feeling tight.

 

Anyone have a face cream they love and is not toxic.

 

Thanks again my 16yo is going to use all natural products.

 

C.P.

[Caryn]

C.P.,

With all we are dealing with I think we moms deserve a few selfish questions about beauty!

 

Are you taking fish oil, drinking plenty of water, and eating foods high in antioxidants? That helps. I also take Evening Primrose Oil, too. It is wonderful for making your skin soft. I started this about a year ago and this has helped my complexion a lot. I don't do all these supps every day, just when I think of it, probably a few times a week, for sure. I used to have puffy dark circles and used a lot of moisturizers on my dry skin (which I was reacting to). My skin often had small blotches that I covered with concealers and foundation. I was a major makeup user at one time. I can now go without foundation and look okay. The Afterglow mineral foundation covers lightly and does a nice job of smoothing out the skin. You definitely need the bronzer to get a good color and natural looking finish.

 

Alba moisture cream is made with 100% vegetable ingredients. I bought it but don't know if it has wheat or corn so I omitted it from the official list until I hear from the company. I do use it (but not every day) and it feels good. I think it probably has corn in it, so anyone with corn issues take note. I think that is just about a given with the moisturizers. Gluten is not so much in the natural products.

Caryn

[Caryn]

reasonable[/b] and w/o any toxic preservatives and chemicals.

 

Pat

Pat,

Yes! They did not respond on the corn so I did not include them 'yet' on my list. Glycerin is often made from corn. I also tried 'kiss my face' too. Our favorite shampoo at the moment is ShiKai (also did not 'yet' respond). Tigger uses this one no problem, even with his corn issues. They sell it at our local grocer, too.