The dark side to foundation

   Many women use liquid foundation to even out the skin, cover slight imperfections and give a smooth overall appearance.  I like to use foundation sometimes but for me it’s not an everyday thing. Some days I go without, letting my natural skin shine through. But a lot of women like to use it more often, letting the skin absorb the ingredients on a daily basis. What is going directly into your bloodstream? Toxins!

   Check out the ingredients and you will shudder. It may list propylene glycol, lanolin, formaldehyde, mineral oil, or cocoamide DEA to name a few. All of these are petrochemicals which serve a purpose in the foundation’s formula. But the scariest thought of all is what they do to your body. These synthetics can cause allergies, eye irritation, pimples and cancer. When products containing these harmful irritants are put on the skin, they block pores and don’t let the skin breathe. But don’t worry, you don’t have to give up wearing foundation. There are safer alternatives.