Today there is a hot trend for people to go “green”. From the reusable grocery bags to using shopping at the local farmers market to lower the impact and carbon footprint but why do many women stop at the makeup?

According to biochemist, Richard Bence, the typical woman puts up to 5 pounds of chemicals on her face and body in a typical year.  The typical woman is bringing chemicals directly into her bloodstream by the lipstick she applies to her lips or through the lotion she applies to her body.
Valerie Mason-Robinson, aka the “Green Beauty Queen” is an expert on “green” makeup, is a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, and chemical engineer. Valerie says many women want to go “green” with their beauty routine but they are not sure where to start.  Valerie says, the best place to start is the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics at www.safecosmetics.org. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has a list of all the ingredients you should not have in your cosmetics.

A study from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) says that teens use more personal care products daily than an average adult woman.  Skin Deep is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group.
Skin Deep pairs ingredients in more than 42,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases, making it the largest integrated data resource of its kind. Why did a small nonprofit take on such a big project? Because the FDA doesn't require companies to test their own products for safety.

If you are looking for a safer alternative for your daughter's prom makeup or your special event then please consider Eden Organix.  All of their products have a low toxicity rating according to the Environmental Working Group, and NONE of their products have parabens or propylene glycol, which are chemicals that are being linked to cancer and other diseases.
Eden Organix specializes in “green” makeup. Many of the larger cosmetic companies  use very toxic chemicals.  Eden Organix partners with several companies from Stript Vegan to Nvey Eco Organic makeup that are committed to giving women safer alternatives.  Eden Organix is proud to be a eco-conscious beauty company that partners with other socially responsible businesses.