Makeup tips

I have told you all about using makeup that has expired, well recently I learnt something new about makeup - I used an eye cream that gave me a swollen eye and I thought it was an infection but it was just an allergy to all the fancy things in it that promised to make my eyes look younger...........It was frightfully expensive which means nothing these days as the ingredients were just not for me, but can you imagine what the cheap ones do? Here are some makeup tips that you should take note of :

Choose lipsticks without lead: Tests by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that 61% of name-brand lipsticks contain detectable levels of lead. Check out their website for brands without this toxic ingredient. EXPIRATION: Throw out anything over 6 months old.
Choose mercury-free mascara: In mascaras and other personal care products, mercury comes from an ingredient called "thimerosal." Look for that or for "mercuric" on the label. EXPIRATION: Throw out anything over 3 months old.
By the way you know Maybelline mascara in the pink container with the green top no matter what new comes out it still holds firm at # 1.
Be cautious with micronized mineral makeup: Tiny particles called nanoparticles and micronized particles make makeup look smooth and flawless, but they can also be a health risk, especially for those with allergies and asthma. Reduce the chances of particles floating about in the air by working the powder into the brush, or wetting it down to reduce airborn particles. EXPIRATION: Throw out anything over 6 months old.
Read labels on foundations and concealers: Read the ingredient list, and avoid things like parabens, talc, and mineral oil. Choose natural formulas that actually contain good ingredients for your skin. EXPIRATION: Throw out liquids over 3 months old, and powders over one year old. If the product changes color or texture, toss it.
Avoid chemical sunscreens: We know that UV rays can contribute to skin cancer, wrinkles, and premature aging. Manufacturers have capitalized on our concerns by producing products full of sunscreens, from moisturizers to foundations to blushes. Unfortunately, many of these sunscreens are made with potentially harmful chemicals like oxybenzone, PABA, and cinoxate. Choose instead safer options like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, then use sunscreen-free or safe-sunscreen makeup products. EXPIRATION: Check for an expiration date on the package. If there isn't one, discard anything that's over 3 years old.
Go for safer nail products: Avoid nail products with toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and formaldehyde, all linked with health effects. EXPIRATION: Throw it out if the container is damaged or if the polish had started to separate or turn colors.

And please, please, please stop putting on those acrylic or gel nails and destroying your nail bed and your lungs while you are applying them!