Get a Healthy Flush with Natural Blush
by After Glow Cosmetics Best Organic Makeup ProductsIt’s natural to want a rosy glow for your
daily look. What isn’t natural is the slew of synthetic FD&C and Lake dyes
some cosmetic companies use to achieve a pop of color. Most traditional blushes
(and even some “natural blushes”) will make
you blush with the long list of synthetic chemicals they use. Make sure you
aren’t sacrificing your health in the name of pretty pink cheeks. Choose natural blush for a safer, healthier flush.
3 Common Blush Ingredients to Avoid
Consider a switch to natural blush to avoid
dangerous ingredients. It’s almost unbelievable what traditional cosmetic
companies get away with putting in their makeup. Most consumers don’t realize
that cosmetic products and ingredients do not need Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) approval to enter the
market. Regulations exist in the cosmetic industry, but companies remain
largely in control. This results in many makeup products with dangerous
ingredients. Your everyday blush could contain one of the following potentially
harmful substances:
1. Talc: Talc and talcum powder is what gives most traditional
and some natural blushes their texture. Unfortunately, talc is a mineral that
may contain asbestos, a known carcinogen. Studies have linked cosmetic talcum
powder products to lung fibrosis, ovarian cancer, and mesothelioma. Even talc
products that claim to be “asbestos-free” cannot guarantee zero contamination. While
talc is a natural cosmetic ingredient and is found in many natural cosmetics,
it’s advisable to avoid talc altogether in your blush to stay on the safe side.
2. Alumina: Many brands incorporate alumina, a compound
of aluminum and oxygen, to prevent caking in blushes. Yet this anti-caking
agent is toxic according to the Environmental Working Group. This crystalline
ingredient poses risks of bioaccumulation and organ system toxicity. Aluminum
is a neurotoxin, and poses potential hazards in any makeup product.
3. Coal
tar dyes: Many blushes use coal tar
dyes to achieve a desired color. These dyes makeup some of the most vibrant
colors in makeup. Even cosmetic companies that claim to be safe and natural
still can’t get away from the allure of these synthetic dyes. These may pop up
on ingredients labels as “D&C Red 7 Lake,” “FD&C Yellow 5 Aluminum
Lake,” or five-digit color index numbers. Coal tar is a hodgepodge of many
different chemicals. Cancer.org claims they can cause cancer of the skin,
lungs, bladder, kidneys, and digestive tract. The skin may absorb coal tar in
blush and pose a risk to the wearer.
The list of potentially harmful elements in blush is long and while some of the
ingredients are actually natural, they still fall on a spectrum of potentially
irritating to possibly toxic. Check your labels for talc, alumina, coal tar
dyes, parabens, preservatives, and bismuth oxychloride (found in some mineral
makeup) before you buy. Beware that many natural blushes also sneak these
verboten ingredients into their formulas. These substances may cause long-term
health problems and skin irritation when applied in blushes and other cosmetic
products. Play it safe by purchasing natural blush from a cosmetic brand you
trust.
The Benefits of Natural Blush
Natural blush is a way to freshen your look
without risking your health. A truly natural blush that is formulated to also
eliminate potentially irritating natural ingredients, will not contain harmful
or questionable chemicals. Instead, its ingredients label will look like a list
of items you could eat. You may find ingredients such as iron oxide, titanium
dioxide, rose oil, vitamin E, aloe, green tea, grapeseed oil, vitamins,
pigments of different fruits and veggies, essential oils, and leaf extract in
natural blush.
These items are not only safer alternatives
to synthetic ingredients, they can help you achieve a great rosy glow. Thanks
to the growing popularity of organic makeup, there are more natural blush options
available to consumers than ever. You’re sure to find a natural product that
looks just as good as – or better than – your current synthetic favorite. Blush
without fear by choosing natural blush.
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