<http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/11/tips-from-the-make-up-artist.htm>Tips from the make up artist
By <http://enviroblog.org/bio.htm#Jovana%20Ruzicic>Jovana Ruzicic November 3, 2008 cosmeticsdisplay.jpg Prior to starting to work at EWG, I was the happy ignorant consumer. I got my cosmetics at the regular drug stores, believing that what I buy is safe, because, otherwise it wouldn't be there. Since working here, my beliefs as well as my shopping habits have changed. I no longer shop without paying close attention and I am even getting better at reading labels. More and more people are becoming aware of the ecological impact that cosmetics have. A lot of chemicals we put on ourselves are absorbed into our skin and are therefore as important as those we put in our body. Our studies show that we often can find those ingredients in human blood and that they even pollute <http://archive.ewg.org/reports/bodyburden2/>pre-born babies. In addition, as we remove the cosmetics from our body, the go <http://www.ewg.org/reports/downthedrain>down the stream to pollute water sources. Slowly but surely, people are realizing the impact of personal care products. People dealing with make up, like make up artists, are often the leaders of the trend. This is no different for <http://paigepadgett.com/>Paige Padgett, recently selected as one of three green makeup artists for the 18th Annual Environmental Media Awards in Los Angeles. Page made it her goal to be environmentally conscious in her profession, investigating ingredients, packaging and chemicals and is working hard to help people reduce their CCF (Cosmetic Carbon Footprint) Some of her <http://www.sunherald.com/449/story/918902.html>tips for consumers are: 1) Read labels. Shopping for cosmetics is like shopping for groceries. You have to read the ingredients. Chemicals to watch out for: A. Parabens--a preservative linked to breast cancer, weight gain and hormone disruption. Its prefixes are ethyl, methyl, butyl, isobutyl or propyl. B. Talc--contains a chemical that is similar to asbestos and can increase the risk of certain ovarian cancers. C. Fragrance--this term is used to mask hundreds of chemical ingredients including phthalates, which disrupts the endocrine system and may cause reproductive and developmental harm. 2) Plan ahead. Make shopping easier by checking online first for chemically safe companies at www.safecosmetics.org or check brands and ingredients on the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database at www.cosmeticdatabase.com. I can't live without these resources. 3) Trash disposables. Purchase organic cotton wash clothes and natural sponges that you can wash and reuse. Great suggestions! To read some of EWG's tips, <http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/tips.php>click here Photo by <http://flickr.com/photos/piratepango/>o <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Holy Postage <*}}}>< <*}}}><<http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Half the Kingdom!<*}}}>< Prayer for Unborn Life: O GOD OF LIFE AND LOVE, You have given us the gift to participate with You to bring new life into the world. But, all too often, the mother's womb, which should be a nursery of life, becomes instead a place of it's destruction. Help us to remove this evil and ensure respect for all life made in Your image and likeness, called to fulfill its promise on this earth, and destined to find a home with you for all eternity. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Our God, Our Savior, and Our ALL. Amen. <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Holy Postage <*}}}>< <*}}}><<http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Half the Kingdom!<*}}}>< Prayer for Unborn Life: O GOD OF LIFE AND LOVE, You have given us the gift to participate with You to bring new life into the world. But, all too often, the mother's womb, which should be a nursery of life, becomes instead a place of it's destruction. Help us to remove this evil and ensure respect for all life made in Your image and likeness, called to fulfill its promise on this earth, and destined to find a home with you for all eternity. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Our God, Our Savior, and Our ALL. Amen. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Please note that I do not send or open attachments sent to this list. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Catholics on Fire" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Catholics-on-Fire May the blessing of Jesus and our Blessed Mother be with you -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
