There are many hidden dangers in commercial cosmetics. The products are simply unregulated and full of toxic and harmful chemicals and made man products which can, over time lead to a host of health problems. Why choose the “old-fashioned” cosmetic, personal care and hair care products you are used to, when there are so many wonderful organic brands on the market today?

Over 90% of all ingredients in commercially available cosmetics are of synthetic origin and directly linked to serious health risks like cancer, infertility, kidney and liver disease and severe skin issues.

Skin Deep’s Report which recommends Natural Cosmetics has identified over 900 chemicals commonly available for use in cosmetics that have toxic substances and are dangerous to your health.Environmental Working Group report called, “Skin Deep” found that almost 90 percent of the more than 10,000 ingredients used in personal care products have not been evaluated by government regulators. At the same time of the 20,000 different off-the-shelf cosmetic products that are for sales in the US, over 80% of the products surveyed contained one or more ingredients that have caused documented adverse reactions in humans and animals in the past.

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Open letter to House of Representatives: Iwrite to implore you not to support pending legislation for national health care. Passing this legislation will be team Obama's next "body slam" to the free enterprise system (but you already know that).

Already the White House has trumpeted their goal of saving $1.7 trillion of costs over the next decade. They are proud to announce this will be achieved by rationing care. Service reductions have already been proposed in four areas.

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Beauty directors scope out cosmetics trends worldwide to ensure their customers get the most innovative products. Nordstrom beauty director Julianne De’Chaump revealed her tips and tricks for taking your makeup from day to night with Dior:

For gorgeous skin, Julianne recommends starting with Diorskin Airflash. “You’ll look radiant in seconds, and touch-ups are quick and easy for a night out,” she says.
For day, apply the two lightest colors in Sunshine Blush to the apples of cheeks. Use all four shades for evening drama.

Diorkiss plumps lips and adds luscious shine. Her advice for evening?  “Just add more before you go out!”

Define eyes with Diorshow mascara and a fine line of Dior waterproof eyeliner. Go bolder for nighttime by adding extra liner and mascara to eyes’ outer corners for a sexy cat-eye look.

Mineral foundation makeup is being touted as the number 1 recommended makeup by physicians and consumers alike. The newest variety of mineral makeup company foundation formulations allows consumers the chance to focus on specific natural ingredients best suited for their skin type. Loose powder mineral makeup including blush, eye shadow, and eye liner products also contributes overall to the best versatility nature allocates due to their earth chemical makeup.
Reading cosmetic labels and doing the required research on cosmetic ingredients is essential for those concerned with having healthy skin. This ingredient and formulation knowledge definitely helps consumers choose the best mineral makeup and natural cosmetic products for their skin type.
Within the mineral makeup industry there are ingredient problems that are of concern. Some mineral makeup companies are still using ingredients reported by customers and physicians alike that have been shown to cause skin disorders. Bismuth Oxychloride is by far the largest mineral makeup ingredient problem causer to date. Users of any bare mineral type makeup brand containing bismuth or any of its synonyms have repeatedly reported cystic acne, tiny white pimples, rosacea, redness, and itching to physicians and consumer agencies. Mineral foundation wearers have also been reported that mica and biron nitride cause similar skin disorders, yet 90% of mineral makeup companies are still formulating with these problematic ingredients.

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Beau Nelson, Creative Director of Beauté Cosmetics, takes on Smokey Eyes and shows how easy it can be to achieve that smouldering look. Don't be afraid to tackle this challenge. As Beau shows in Part III of his Essential Make-up Tips Series, it can be done in just five minutes. What surprised me was learning that you don't have to be too neat when applying the make-up.

With the global focus in the cosmetic industry on eco-friendly products, chemical companies BASF, Croda, and Dow are manufacturing natural preservatives as well as other natural source personal care ingredients. Natural preservatives incorporated into cosmetic products now allow the consumer an assortment of pure mineral cosmetic brands to choose from in comparison to years past.
Unfortunately findings still conclude a few of the largest marketed groups of mineral makeup and natural skin care products, as of this date, may be failing to reformulate their products as suggested by physicians. Several mineral makeup companies have even ventured to remove full product ingredient lists from business websites.

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Mineral makeup may be the rage of the century, but loose powder mineral foundation application may be a hassle if the foundation product, makeup sponge, or makeup brush used are incorrect.
Viewing Id bareMinerals, and Sheer Cover Infomercials leads consumers to believe there isn’t another process of applying mineral makeup cosmetic foundation powders. However, if the powder foundation applications TV infomercials show were working, women purchasing mineral foundation would not be asking so many questions.
Nearly every makeup forum, blog, and mineral cosmetics company website on the internet has a listing of mineral foundation application tips. Most of these mineral foundation application opinions are from everyday consumers, it’s great they offer their how-to’s, but professional makeup artists are licensed to learn and practice makeup application techniques 24/7.

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DuWop, famous for their lip plumping glosses, is releasing a limited edition version of their popular Lip Venom lip gloss, inspired by "Twilight". DuWop describes the gloss as a "sneak peek to their Twilight Venom, which will be debuting this Fall."
 
DuWop describes their Lip Venom V as,  “Instead of a gloss, Lip Venom V is a shimmering crimson lip stain suspended in a venom-laced liquid lip conditioner with a bite, and contains argan, avocado, olive oils and vitamin E.

This product should be shaken before use to represent the blending of the human and vampire worlds …DuWop, will release Lip Venom V to the public on July 1st for $16 each. Preorders are now being taken.

Do you have eyes that turn down at the outer corners?  How about your lips?
These are things that happen to women at some point and can really put a hamper on self confidence/self esteem.  It's at this point that you feel like kicking those young girls square in the ass!  Damn them for having their collagen still!!!
Short of plastic surgery there are some things we can do to cheat aging.  Number one,  go get yourself a younger hot guy .....I'm sorry, was that out loud?  Yep, I think it was. Moving on..........
You don't need to be a professional makeup artist to follow these easy peasy tips at home.  So open up that Betty Boop makeup bag and let's get started!Eyes downturn at the outer corners?
When applying your darker shade of color in the crease stop short of the end of the eye by at least 1/4 inch if not a little more.  All color on the eye should stop short of the outer corner of the eye.  Why?  This will make your eye appear "rounder" and will divert attention away from the outer corner of your eye.  You will also want to stop short with your mascara application.

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MBeze Natural Skin Care & Cosmetics is now available for purchase at STUDIO BEAUTYMIX at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, CA.MBeze is the new natural skin care company that created the trademarked Deodorette, a chic little natural deodorant for freshening up on the go. Paired with its innovative companion, the Dabber Dust, this dynamic duo turns an awkward necessity into something stylish and fun.

The line was created by MBeze Founder, Mary Beth Worzella, and features eight original scents: Cruizee, Aim To Be Pleased, Once Bitten, Twice Shy, Sweet Sanura, Ife, Koko Haze, and Me. Other items in the line include Body Oil, Body Mist, and Natural Oil Perfume."STUDIO BEAUTYMIX at Fred Segal is one of the premiere retailers to represent our line," said Ms. Worzella. "With their staff's extensive knowledge in beauty and being a mastership in unveiling new and unique brands, we could not be more pleased."

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