Dramatic makeup looks can be achieved using a variety of products, including eyeliner, lipstick, and eyeshadow. The ingredients and materials used in these products can vary widely, and it is important to be aware of what is in the makeup you are using. Here is some information on makeup ingredients and materials:
Eyeliner Ingredients
- Film formers: deposit a thin layer on your skin
- Thickeners: help stabilize the formula so it will stick to your lids
- Pigments: include iron oxides to create blacks and browns, ultramarine for blue, chromium oxide for green, and titanium dioxide for white
Clean Beauty Products
- Clean beauty products are free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone, and talc; also free of formaldehyde, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban, gluten, artificial preservatives, fragrances, nanoparticles, EDTA and DEA
- Nordstroms natural beauty category offers cosmetics that are free of these ingredients
Toxic Ingredients to Avoid
- The Environmental Working Group has identified "The Toxic Twelve" chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics, including lead, formaldehyde, and phthalates
- Dr. Dray on YouTube recommends avoiding makeup products that contain fragrances, essential oils, and coconut oil, as these can be irritating to the skin
It is important to research the ingredients and materials in the makeup products you use, especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies. While some ingredients may be harmful, there are also many clean beauty products available that are free of potentially harmful chemicals and contaminants.
