Beauty
How to Tell if Your Makeup is Toxic & Full of Carcinogens
Why voluntarily expose yourself to cancer causing chemicals each and every day?
Dr Bronner – Face & Body Soaps
These soaps are moisturizing, non-drying and soothing for the skin. They contain no added fragrance, color, detergents/foaming agents or harsh chemicals. They come in a range of yummy scents, for a range of skin types, and are great as a facial cleanser when you’re traveling.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1-2 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 10 (No Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: 5 stars
Acure Organics – Organic Facial Oils
Termed as a ‘Super Food’, Acure Organics Argan oil is rich in Vitamin E, Essential Fatty Acids, and Proteins, and is light weight and easily absorbed. It helps smooth out fine lines, repairs imperfections, minimizes scars and stretch marks, restores texture, elasticity and tone, and reduces inflammation. Josie Maran sells her little bottle for $44, but this one is better, as it’s 100% organic and only $14. Since the bottle is clear, make sure it stays out of the sunlight (FYI: Oils oxidize and lose potency in sunlight. The sun also creates aging free-radicals in oils.)
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: Not rated
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 10 (No Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Devita – Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30
A moisturizer and sun block in one, this $16 daytime cream is especially suitable for sensitive skin. It is 100 vegan and paraben free, absorbs quickly and is light enough to wear under make up. With a pleasant smell, and no residue, this is the perfect daytime moisturizer.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: Not rated
- Amazon.com Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Thayer’s – Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner
Made from the extract of the Witch Hazel shrub and rose-petal water, this alcohol free toner cleanses, tones and soothes the skin. Perfect for wiping away excess oil, this toner smells and feels incredibly refreshing on the skin. This soothing $8 toner is something you’ll want to keep at home and at work.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: Not rated
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 10 (No Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Lavanila – Healthy Sunscreen SPF 30
Lavanila sunscreens use a blend of minerals and anti oxidants to provide nourishment and UVA/UVB protection to the skin. This non whitening, fragrance free product is 100% natural and completely free from chemicals. All that and, unlike most sunscreens, it smells absolutely divine! It’s a bit pricey though, at $28.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 8 (Very Low Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Seventh Generation – Baby Sunscreen SPF 30
This gentle sunscreen uses mineral sun filters to provide UVA/UVB protection to the baby’s delicate skin. It contains no chemical sunscreens, parabens, gluten or PABA. At $12, this is a steal.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: Not rated
- Amazon.com Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Aura Cacia – Massage Cream (Lavender, Cinnamon/Ylang Ylang)
Calming and relaxing, these massage creams contains nourishing jojoba and coconut oils and give silky smooth skin. Take it with you when you go to the spa to get a massage, as many spas use oils mixed with lots of unknown chemicals. A bottle will last a long time, and it’s only $5.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: Not rated
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 8.8 (Almost No Hazard or Irritants)
- Amazon.com Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Be Natural Organics – AHA Facial Wash
This highly effective foaming cleanser contains 10% glycolic acid to help destroy acne-causing bacteria. It gently helps remove the skin’s outer dead layer, allowing easier release of clogged pores, excess sebum and debris, leaving the skin clean and with an even skin tone. At $23, it’s well worth the price.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: Not rated
- Amazon.com Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Dr. Bronner’s – Hand Sanitizer – Lavender
Certified under the National Organic Program that also verifies food products, these lavender-scented hand sanitizers are free from harsh chemicals and contain organic glycerine to moisturize the skin. For $4, buy several and leave them in the car, your purse, at work, etc.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 10 (No Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Dr. Bronner’s – Liquid Soap
These soaps contain essential oils which are certified under the USDA’s National Organic Program, which ensures the organic integrity of products. They are also certified under the National Organic Program that also verifies food products. For $4 to $9 for a huge bottle, very good things can come cheap!
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 10 (No Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: Between 4-5 out of 5 stars
The Body Shop – Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser
This is a mild and creamy soap-free cleansing lotion which is particularly good for dry and sensitive skin, and leaves the skin feeling soft, supple and smooth. It’s thick, so you may need to use a cloth to wipe it all off. At $10, this is our best pick for the winter months.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 10 (No Hazard)
- Beautypedia Rating: Excellent
- Amazon.com Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Miessence Organics – (Mint or Anise) Toothpaste
Free of artificial colours, flavourings and without fluoride, aluminium or detergents, all Miessence toothpastes contain only natural ingredients. The anise toothpaste combines the healing properties of fragrant star anise with the cleaning power of bicarbonate of soda. The $11 you spend is well worth it when you think about how much toothpaste you ingest over a year, and the fact that fluoride is one of the more toxic ingredients you can ingest.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 0 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 10 (No Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Out Of Africa – Pure Shea Butter (Vanilla) Soap
This sexy-smelling bar soap is used to cleanse the skin without causing it to dry. It contains 20% pure unrefined shea butter, antioxidants, vitamins A, E, and F, helping with skin tone and elasticity. This bar soap lasts 50% longer than other bar soaps in the market.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- Good Guide Health Rating: Not Rated
- Amazon.com Rating: 4.3 stars. Users of this bar soap love it for its aroma and its effects on their skin.
Aromatica – Organic Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera comes in very handy for skin that’s over exposed to the sun. 98% of Aromatica’s aloe vera gel is of natural origin and from organic farming. When applied, it leaves your skin feeling refreshed and calm. Not only that, it soothes the burns away restoring and maintaining a moisturized look for your skin. We love it as a daily moisturizer.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: Not rated
- Amazon.com Rating: Not rated
Miessence Organics – Shimmer Creme
This product comes in a convenient clasp compact making it easy for you to add color on your face. It also comes with a subtle amount of shimmer that’s appropriate for wherever you are at the moment.
- EWG Skin Deep Rating: 0 (No Hazard)
- GoodGuide Health Rating: 7 (Low Hazard)
- Amazon.com Rating: Not rated
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Ruth
Of all cosmetic products that have questionable ingredients, the youtube mentioned just one by name. How come?
Desiree
I will only buy products that conform to the EU standards. There are a few companies that do this at a reasonable or even comparable to drug store brands in price. Blessed I found a solution for me and my hair and skin.
Bastian
PEG, Parabens or SLS stand alone are not so harmful, but combined with each other or other factors are seriously dangerous. PEG comes together with dioxane, SLS helps triclosan transfer into your body, Parabens reacts with skin under the UV radiation. All of this cases are carcinogenic factors. And I’m writing not only about skin cancer, but also other types of tumors and cancerous effects. To know more about this read a book Do I Have Cancer (net-bossorg/do-i-have-caner)
Helen Griffith
Thank you for such an informational article. I always look forward to reading a good article on urbanette.
Miriam Love
We all know that these products that we use on our skin are harmful but I cannot think of any other product which I can use as an alternative I think I am addicted to using cosmetic and I cannot do a day without them.
Meredith Boyd
When I purchase a new eyeshadow or shampoo, I expect those products will be safe and that they won’t cause skin breakouts but after reading this I am confused what am I supposed to do. And which product am I supposed to use?
Joanne Reese
This is heartbreaking, I spend so much on cosmetics every month and we trust all the companies and they cheat us.
Cheryl Curry
Urbanette comes up with so many interesting and informational posts. Thank you for another such post.
Leah Steele
There are many harmful effects of using cosmetics, beauty products work well but they do have harmful effects along with it.
Faye Phillips
Okay!! but what am I supposed to do with all those expensive makeup that I already have??