Did you know that the average woman puts over 500 chemicals per day on her body?
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is also the gateway, for the varied toxins we come in contact with, to get inside. It’s not just what we eat, but what we put on our body, that impacts our health. It is believed that our skin absorbs 60-70% of any topical products we use.
5 Toxic Reasons your Make-Up Bag Needs a Make-Over
According to the Office of Cosmetics and Colors at the federal Food and Drug Administration, a cosmetic manufacturer may use almost any raw material as a cosmetic ingredient and market the product without an approval from FDA.
Personal care products are manufactured with 10,500 unique chemical ingredients, some of which are known or suspected carcinogens, toxic to the reproductive system or known to disrupt the endocrine system. Though some companies make products that are safe to eat, others choose to use dangerous ingredients like coal tar and formaldehyde, both human carcinogens, and lead acetate, a developmental toxin.” EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database
The Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database is a FREE resource available to all. The database has the facts on over 79,000 cosmetics and personal care products and reveals the toxicity of each one. Each product is given a safety rating along with details about the toxicity of each ingredient.
The information I share below are the toxic ingredients found in not just one, but ALL OF THE COSMETICS I had been using for years.
- Parabens – Parabens are estrogen-mimicking preservatives, found in breast cancer tumors of 19 of 20 women studied. The CDC has detected parabens in virtually all Americans surveyed. According to the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Products, longer chain parabens like propyl and butyl paraben and their branched counterparts, isopropyl and isobutylparabens, may disrupt the endocrine system and cause reproductive and developmental disorders.
- Quaternium-15 – This ingredient is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a preservative; it acts as a formaldehyde releaser. The European Union has determined that this ingredient ‘may not be safe’ in cosmetics. It is a known human skin sensitizer toxicant and/or allergen.
- Fragrance – Federal law doesn’t require companies to list on product labels any of the chemicals in their fragrance mixture. Recent research from EWG and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found an average of 14 chemicals in 17 name brand fragrance products, none of them listed on the label. Fragrances can contain hormone disruptors and are among the top 5 allergens in the world.
- Butylated hydroxyanisole – The National Toxicology Program classifies butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.” It can cause skin depigmentation. In animal studies, BHA produces liver damage and causes stomach cancers such as papillomas and carcinomas and interferes with normal reproductive system development and thyroid hormone levels. The European Union considers it unsafe in fragrance. It is found in food, food packaging, and personal care products sold in the U.S.
- Talc Talc – is a powdered native, hydrous magnesium silicate sometimes containing a small portion of aluminum silicate. Talc can be contaminated with asbestos fibers, posing risks for respiratory toxicity and cancer. Studies by the National Toxicology Panel demonstrated that cosmetic-grade talc free of asbestos is a form of magnesium silicate that also can be toxic and carcinogenic.
My Natural Make-Up Make-Over
After doing my research and running my cosmetics through the EWG’s cosmetics database, I was left with a decision to make. I could continue to use my toxic cosmetics or source make-up that was safe to use.
I did some asking around for recommendations, and at the advice of my #nametwin Hayley Mason at Primal Palate (who isn’t just a paleo loving/real foodie, she’s also does make up professionally, so she really knows her stuff!), I made the leap to Jane Iredale Cosmetics.
Ditching the makeup you have is overwhelming. Of course the main concern is always that you’ll have to suffer through trying out multiple products that just don’t work the way you are used to. And ultimately you’ll end up wasting a bunch of money on products you hate.
Some people make the transition gradually, over time, swapping out products ever few weeks. I, however, went cold turkey. Of all the things I read, in addition to Hayley’s glowing endorsement, people were more than happy with Jane Iredale products.
And after exclusively using Jane Iredale cosmetics for the past 6 months, I too can give them a glowing endorsement!
I started out with these 3 Jane Iredale products (which I’m also giving away, see below!):
- Color Sample Kit in Medium – The kit includes: Golden Glow PurePressed Base, Whisper PurePressed Blush, Cream, Supernova and Dark Suede PurePressed Eye Shadow, Circle\Delete 2 Concelaer, Lily PureMoist Lipstick, Beach Plum PureGloss Lip Gloss, Blush Brush, Dual Ended Eye Brush.
- Eye Pencil in Basic Black – A mineral-based eye pencil with a soft formula that will not tug at delicate skin
- Lengthening Mascara in Jet Black – Designed to make lashes look longer naturally. Formulated with a proprietary blend of Seaweed Lipids to condition and curl lashes and triple-length cellulose fibers to add extra length and thickness. Conditioning and protecting to reduce splitting and breaking. Free of lacquers, shellac and petroleum-based ingredients.
For just $63 I completely made over my makeup bag with natural cosmetics! These 3 items are the PERFECT way to try out their products and Make-Over your Make-Up Bag, Naturally.. They provide you with all the basics you need: Foundation, bush, concealer, eye shadows, lip stick, lip gloss, eye liner and mascara.
Now I’m not going to lie to you, because that’s just not me… I’ve also purchased TONS of other Jane Iredale Make-up over the past few months because I really wanted to be able to share with you my experience beyond these 3 products… however I am being honest when I say that most often these are still my favorite 3 go-to products.
Many of you don’t know that I have Vitiligo. Most of you will be familiar with it as the disease that Michael Jackson had that caused him to have white patches of skin on his body. My vitiligo is limited to my right side and concentrated on my arm (armpit is the worst, elbow and wrist), however I do have 1 small patch on the right underside of my chin and 1 very large patch on my right cheek that although it hasn’t lost all of it’s pigment, when I get sun-tanned it becomes bright pink and very obvious. Through supplementation and a healthy diet, I have stopped the spreading and most spots are regimenting, I don’t think it will every completely go away but I’m comfortable knowing that it’s not getting worse.
I purchased the Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream to use for special occasions when I want to ensure my cheek is blended in well (photos, weddings, etc). While on vacation I gave it the ultimate test, after being in the Mexico sun the large spot on my cheek was neon pink (picture a bad sunburn in the shape of an amoeba on my cheek). I anticipated it performing like any other foundation I tried, where it made it less obvious but you could see that there was discoloration… but it worked so much better. Amazingly better actually. My pink spot became completely invisible.. not just with make-up but with NATURAL MAKE-UP that wasn’t flooding my body with toxins!
Here’s few other Jane Iredale Products that I really love:
- Balance Hydration Spray that you spritz on to set mineral makeup for a long lasting, smooth finish.
- Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain is a non-drying, long-lasting, all natural stain adjusts to your own chemistry for an irresistible shade that will flatter your skin’s undertone.
- Smooth Affair Facial Primer and Brightener – A skin-quenching primer that prepares the skin so makeup goes on more easily and lasts longer. It also helps to minimize pores and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
I also want to speak for a moment about Jane Iredale as a company. They offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders and try to ship orders placed by 1 pm the same day, I’m totally cheap and impatient so that matters a lot to me. When you receive your order it’s beautifully wrapped in tissue paper with a soothing sprig of dried lavender. When I inquired about doing a giveaway of their products they were so generous and great to work with.
There was an issue with one of my orders, I received the wrong product. I ordered their My Steps Make Up Kit (cool) but received an Eye Steps (cool) instead. I was like OMG, what am I going to do with a set of purple eyeshadow.. I sent them a quick email and without question they sent me the correct product and told me to keep the Eye Steps too. And the funny part is that those OMG purple eyeshadows are actually very flattering on me and I kind of love them… I would have never bought them but I’m now so grateful for their mistake!
Enter to win my Jane Iredale Make-Over your Make-Up Bag, Naturally Giveaway!
My friends at Jane Iredale, will generously supply one lucky winner with my 3 favorite products to help them make over their make-up bag with natural cosmetics.
- Color Sample Kit ($32 value)
- Eye Pencil ($13 value)
- Lengthening Mascara ($18 value)
Winner will choose the colors that best compliment their skin tone.
Jane Iredale Natural Make-Up Bag Makeover!
I need a makeup bag makeover because I’ve recently started reacting to my makeup! I took about a 6 month hiatus of not wearing it at all, and now my eyes burn every time I use the mascara and eyeliner that I have, so I need to find something even more natural!
I am not a specialist but I recently had an allergy test and was told to avoid a few things and Phenoxyethanol is what I have found in most beauty products. I went to all natural mineral makeup. A friend suggested I avoid Bismuth and I accidentally bought something with it and it was itchy and irritating! Maybe you can start by avoiding those and go from there….again, I am no expert just giving advise so goodluck!
I would love to treat my skin better with these natural make up alternatives!
Love this article, going to share with my coworkers!
The makeup I have is not only the toxic kind, but it’s also the really old and probably swimming in bacteria kind. I rarely wear make up except for special occasions, so I haven’t been able to get myself to throw it out! Getting this giveaway would mean I already have something to replace it with AND it’s going to be the good stuff. Wedding season is starting again, so I will be needing some fresh makeup soon!
I would love this! I threw out all my chemical filled make up about a year ago and have slowly been rebuilding my collection! This would be the perfect way to try some new products and to add to my collection!
My makeup bag needs a makeover because I dont even look at the ingredients of my makeup and my colors dont look that good.
Are Jane I. Cosmetics tested on animals or do they contain animal ingredients? Thank you.
I’ve been cleaning out my makeup bag, but I still have some products to switch out!
Several years ago, I started to make over my makeup bag. But then I stopped working outside the home and now I have a makeup bag full of non-toxic makeup that is WAY past due to be replaced! I just started working again and need to replace everything. I’m definitely going to head over to Jane Iredale’s site right now to check these products out!
I have been looking for clean effective makeup. Will need to check this out
I would love a make-up bag makeover! I don’t wear much make-up, but because of my minimim budget, what I do use is drugstore-grade… not ideal! I would love to try this!
not only is my skin super sensitive & very pale, but I have a host of auto immune issues. I need the TOXIC out & the NATURAL in.
Hate to admit it but some of my stuff is several years old……………. EXPECT Mascara that I do get rid of ever 6 months or so
Would love to try this natural products. I have a reaction to nearly all eye makeup. All I use is coverup and lip balm now.
I am always looking for something to improve my skin and make me look better too! I have taken great care of my skin but I would love to try products that don’t have the bad ingredients in them.
this looks great. i rarely wear make up because my skin always breaks out so easily. i have yet to find a brand that doesn’t clog my pores.
Thanks for this great info! Am going to try these products!!
I recently the switch to natural makeup due to allergies. I went from having lots of makeup to throwing it all away and starting with totally different stuff! It was hard but the end result is fabulous and I feel healthier 😉 I looked at Jane Iredale but haven’t tried it yet and would love to!
This would be so wonderful! Thank you for this opportunity!
Beautiful colors! And I am always on the hunt for new mascara.
I’ve been trying to go more natural with food, beauty products and even cleaning products but until now I didn’t even think about my makeup. After reading this I realize I really need a makeup bag makeover.
I don’t have a lot of make up, but whatever I have and very bad quality. It would be nice to have all natural make up!
I am in need of a makeup bag makeover because most of the products in my beauty arsenal contain the toxic ingredients you mentioned. I had no idea until I read this post! Thank you so much for sharing this info and also for offering such a wonderful giveaway.
I want to remove all the toxic chemicals from my beauty products.
Would love to get try some new natural makeup. I’ve slowly been trying new natural products to replace my old typical store bought brands.
I am trying to slowly switch over to all organic make-up. This would be a great start.
I need a makeup bag makeover because I use terrible conventional products EVERY DAY. I have changed my diet to real foods, exercise regularly, make my own bath and body products, and cut harsh chemicals from my home. But I still apply yummy makeup to my face daily 🙁
This is the last area in m my life that I have to change. Thank you so much for your info!
This is the last thing in my life I need to change. Thank you so much for the info!!
My makeup bag is so out of date. I really need these beautiful and healthy products. Thank you for introducing Jane Iredale makeup to me.
I need a make-up bag makeover because I’m trying to take better care of my body and this would help me do that.
I LOVE Jane Iredale and a little more wouldn’t hurt!
I need a make-up bag make over as regular make-up just makes my skin horrible! I’ve taken to only wearing it when i have to due to the major acne it gives me, which is a shame because sometimes i just want to get all dolled up and fancy looking. I also have several long term illnesses and any time i can avoid putting toxins into my body, well i just jump at the chance!
I would love to get a sample kit of this makeup. One reason that I had given up wearing any makeup was because of all the chemicals/toxins in most. I do miss it most days and this would give me a great jump start into something that I can be satisfied about the ingredients and the look that I get also!!
My instagram post with the tags is not completing on the entries above for the contest. I did post my makeup bag & how sad it looks!!
Did you do the 2 mandatory items first?
This is a great idea! I have been trying to gradually move to more natural cosmetics, but mascara is a really hard one to find! Looking forward to trying Jane!
I have never thought much about all the chemicals in makeup. This is very interesting and I would love to give my makeup bag a makeover. Thank you for this giveaway.
I would really love to try these products and move over to more natural make-up.
This is a great giveaway! Since I just celebrated a birthday (59,) I would like to update my makeup and this sounds like what I need.
I need a make-up bag makeover because I’m finding that as I get older my favorite colors and choices are not keeping up. I would love a fresh start! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
I’ve been trying to gradually work out chemicals from my home and away from my kids. My ex thought I was nuts and would constantly tell me I was crazy. Now that he’s gone I don’t have to justify every change, but financially it’s harder as a single mom. Totally worth it though!!
I recently quit using all makeup products, cold turkey, after a big flare up of eczema led me to some startling research. The experience has been empowering and I’ve not regretted a minute of it. But I do miss my makeup on days that I have a business meeting, date night with the hubs, or just need a bit of a visual pick me up. I would love love love to win this giveaway! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
I have been wanting to make over my make up bag for a long time!! I need to clean out all the toxic stuff in my life …..starting with make up. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!!
makeup is several years old…………. retired and not wearing so much — needs replaced
I sure would enjoy these to try!
I need a makeover because my makeup bag is outdated.
I need a makeup bag makeover because all mine is getting around that time to throw out and buy all new.
Yes, I need a makeup bag makeover! Would love to try the mascara!
I need a make-up bag makeover because my mascaras are nearing their anniversary date to ancient times.
I need a makeup bag makeover, to get rid of unhealthy products and replace them with healthy alternatives.
This would be fantastic to win! I’m so ready to throw away the make-up bag I have after reading a new book titled Beauty’s Dirty Little Secrets from Trina Felber. A fresh, clean start would be SO helpful. 🙂
all my makeup is several years old at the very least except my mascara that I do replace
It’s definitely time for some new summer cosmetics!
Just beginning to switch over my makeup and I haven’t had the money to try much. I have to buy a piece at a time when I can.
Because I love to try new products! 🙂
My make up bag is filed with colors that are not good for my skin tone.
I need a makeup bag makeover, because I need new ideas on healthy products.
I need a makeup bag makeover because I still need to trow out the items with chemicals,etc. I would rather have more natural products on my skin (and also absorbed in my skin too).
My makeup bag is so unnatural I need a priest to throw holy water over it while reading from the bible.
because everything in the bag is old
As I age my makeup preferences change – and I really like these!
It’s been a few years since I’ve replaced my make-up brushes and eye shadows. I really could use a fresh set of everything!
My make-up bag has SO much in it. I really want to go natural on my skin products, so I am excited about this giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I’ve use the same products for years and could use a change, thus a makeup bag makeover.
there are so many products out their I am never sure what or which to buy so I just let my makeup keep getting older
would love to have some new updated makeup for my bag
I JUST invested in the beginnings of switching my makeup bag over tk Jane Iredale and I am hooked. Would love to add these products! I couldn’t believe all the toxins in my makeup that I’d been using for 12 years…blech. Great giveaway!
I need a makeup bag makeover, because my makeup needs to change with my age.
My makeup bag needs a makeover to include shades/products that would work better for my aging skin.
I need a makeup bag makeover, so I can have an updated look.
I have to agree with one woman that about updating based on age………….. Sad to say I have been using the same old stuff for years
I need a makeup bag makeover, because it’s time for a change in the colors/products I routinely use.
I need a Make-up Bag Makeover, because I’ve been wearing the same products for years. It’s time for a change.
Sad to say its not only my makeup bag that needs upgrading………………. all my makeup is old dull and out of style
I need a Make-up Bag Makeover, because I know there are many unhealthy products in mine.
all of my makeup needs upgraded
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