Mineral Makeup – Do Not Inhale!
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The toxic cosmetic world is constantly changing. The minute you think you know about everything to avoid, something else surfaces as toxic. Now what, you ask? Mineral makeup! Yes, I know, this may hurt. Even I use it! So what is it about mineral makeup that makes it toxic?
It’s mineral powder you should be careful of, especially mineral powder that contains titanium dioxide. Dr. Samuel Epstein discusses the dangers of powdered titanium dioxide in his book, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health and What You Can Do About It.
When you apply mineral powder, it is easily inhaled into the lungs because of the fine particle size. Studies show that titanium dioxide in powder form causes lung cancer in rodents. Many natural cosmetics brands contain this ingredient, still unaware of it’s dangers.
Even Dr. Oz, a popular TV doc and writer, has discussed the risks associated with mineral powders, especially fine particle mica. He also gives you three additional ingredients you should avoid and better alternatives. Click here to read his article. Dr Oz- The Price of Beauty
Now that I know about this, I am discontinuing my use of powdered titanium dioxide. What to use, you ask? No fear, other options exist, including liquid makeup, pressed powder or cream foundation. You can still be beautiful….naturally! Click here for more ideas – Health Glo Foundation
Stay natural…stay beautiful…go green!
Robin
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you should NEVER inhale any cosmetics product. It has never been tested for these purposes.
I don’t think people mean to inhale….it just happens inadvertently. By the way, I would like to clear a few things up right now about mineral makeup. Mineral face powder is the worst offender for potentially inhaling the minerals. However, mineral eye shadow is not as bad, nor blush. Just be careful to breathe through your nose when applying.
Oh God.. this is so scary.. I’ve been using mineral make-up for so long but I don’t know what the ingredients are
I have to say that I have always loved what cosmetics and skincare has done for me, but some time difficult to find the right products for my skin.
Your posting very useful for me.
Thanks
Dile
I read toxic beauty too!
I use this mineral makeup brand called Sweet Leilani based in Vancouver and their stuff is amazing. I only use pressed powders tho and I stuff my nose with tissue paper before I apply. Would that work? I think pressed powders are not as bad as loose, loose is the worst…
Sisi´s last blog ..look out, lip-balm-holics!
Hey Sisi,
I am going to check out Sweet Leilani! Yes, pressed is not as bad because it is not in loose form. I started using my pressed powder as a finishing touch to my make up, instead of just for touch-ups throughout the day.. I love Real Purity pressed powder. Have you ever used it? Check it out here:
Robin
Hey,
glad u caught that mistake in the link! I fixed it so I hope it stays fixed haha. Thanks for letting me know about the giveaway rule I’ll write another post linking to the giveaway in a few days then~
do I just leave 2 more comments under the giveaway post saying that I’ve linked to the post properly?
Sisi´s last blog ..look out, lip-balm-holics!
Hey Sisi
No you don’t need to leave another comment. I will make sure you get the proper number of entries. Thanks so much!
Robin
Hi Sisi,
This is LeiLani, owner of sweet Leilani Cosmetics.
Thanks for the kind words!!
PS It depends on the particle size of the mineral powder, and how many times the titanium dioxide has been milled.
We mill it 3 times.
Take Care
LeiLani
Hi Robin
I want to let every one know. I had a CT scan done in November on my abdomen for a health issue. What they found that was unrelated, was spots on my lungs, fluid surrounding the lungs and a 3 cm lesion on the liver. I have been using a powder mineral make up for four years. I don’t smoke, I have never had pneumonia or TB. The Dr.’s say the spots on my lung are “just some kind of scaring.” My symptoms are exactly what Dr. Oz warms of. I’m glad that you too are posting health advise re: mineral powder use. All my Dr. had to say was “oh, I never heard that.”
FYI Dr. Oz recommends nvey eco for lip and I also tried their make up. Both were beyond disappointing and very expensive. The foundation just sits on the skin and even rolls off if you touch it. The lip luster lasted about 3 minutes on the lips.
Hi Maria,
Wow, that is pretty serious stuff. I am grateful to you for sharing your story. We certainly should not have to pay the price of poor health for beauty. I hope I have given you some better beauty alternatives that can safely do the job. I adore Real Purity….a makeup line started by a pioneer, Virginia Easterling. She created products for women who couldn’t wear conventional makeup, herself included. The products are safe, natural, and effective. Real Purity doesn’t skimp on ingredients so it may be more pricey than the drugstore brand, but you will be satisfied with the performance. Check it out here (enter Real Purity into the search box): Real Purity
Take care,
Robin