Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

Amicus Curiae1 — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:50:44 GMT

5lbs per year absorbed??? umm who came up with this figure i wonder.
the average mascara is lucky to contain a bare 1/3 ounce if that, a full tube of innoxa foundation i used to use, less than 2 oz. it would take at least 6 to 8 months to use that small volume. blushers around 20gm, at best. even if one were to apply a full makeup 3x daily for a year, i would find this volume right off the planet as to being able to do in truth.
if? they included shampoo and cond? the weight would add up, but its applied briefly and washed off, hardly a long time for a heavy residual absorption? yes they can create issues, i personally cannot use the commercial ones, rashes and itching, but once stopped the syptoms also go! you do tend to get what you pay for, cheap eyeshadows etc are just that! cheap and usually nasty, ditto the nail polishes, formaldehyde and heavy metal abounds in the budget brands.
read the labels, buyer beware. yes some name brands are still not so great either, vote with your money, and always!! complain and ask for a refund, loudly! it goes a long way to make manufacturers take notice when a product is returned. especially if you contact and complain in person, not rely on the store to bother for you!

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

J-Girls Mommy — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:58:55 GMT

I'm not familiar with Dr. Perricone's products, but I know for a fact that Clinique uses artificial colors (i.e. red #40), etc. in their skincare. I used Clinique for years until I learned that their products contain ingredients that may be harmful.

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

bluecbryan — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:28:55 GMT

My sister found this great website:
www.cosmeticdatabase.com that you put in the product name of what you are currently using and it will tell you where it ranks in terms of toxicity (a range of 0 toxicity to 10). It will also suggest other products that may be better for you to use....they don't recommend any specific products so that they can remain 'unbiased'. While they don't have all brands, they have a large number of them and I have found the site to be very helpful.

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

A.M.E. — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:11:40 GMT

Quick additional question about titanium dioxide...this is a common colorant used in soapmaking. Is it changed at all when it is added to lye water solutions and included prior to the saponification process of hot or cold processed soaps?

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

EllenVannin — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:14:31 GMT

Is anyone familiar with shea butter, and how safe it is to use as a moisturizer - or more specifically, whether the 100% pure shea butter sold by L'Occitane is actually 100% pure, or does it contain additives?

Thanks.

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

healthnutz — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:42:08 GMT

Hey everyone, I'm new to the Mercola website. Just curious, I recently have been on the Miessence website to read about their organic cosmetics, but was unable to because of the small lettering. Is this my computer or is that the nature of the website?

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

healthnutz — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:39:16 GMT

Hey everyone, I am new to the Mercola website. I am new to the health movement and am anxious to learn all I can about staying healthy. I have read about the Miessence organic products but when I tried to use their website, I was unable to read about the products due to the fact that their letters are extremely too small to read. Is this just my computer or should I try another website?

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

Click — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:50:16 GMT

Women are so beautiful just the way they are without paint I wish they'd just be that. But there's nothing wrong with using a little paint for fun once in a while, and it certainly isn't going to cause much harm if for the other 360 days a year they're fresh and clean and without chemical skin.

Who'd ever want to kiss a face without open pores? Are you kissing the paint or the organ??? (Yes I know, don't knock it until you've tried it.)

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

saynotoquacks — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:34:01 GMT

The cosmetic industry is a propagandist sham. The idea of makeup sickens me. My mom used to tell me to wear lipstick to school! She said "girls your age wear lipstick." So I put some on out of curiosity, and my lips got all chapped and peeling, and it tasted awful, and my friends made fun of me for wearing lipstick because makeup is actually outdated these days, and that was that. No makeup for me! My body is not a canvas to be painted with toxins. Beauty is a glow of health from inside.

Helen of Troy used to smear lead on her face. I guess it drove the men mad because it was a neurotoxin.

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

Bunny2 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:01:14 GMT

I always heard that the skin is a great barrier, and that the actual difference between a chemical and a cosmetic is that the chemical is absorbed and the cosmetic is not. My question is: doesn't the skin prevent absorption of a lot or all of these cosmetics, since by definition, a cosmetic cannot really get beyond the protective barrier of the skin?

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

nubian74 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:10:15 GMT

Some like to wear no makeup and can get away with it and others have uneven skin, acne scars, etc.. and like something to hide the flaws and help accentuate their natural beauty. I found Monave Minerals to be excellent and they offer a large range from the lightest to the darkest of skin tones.

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

womansong — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:58:26 GMT

Mascara and eyeliners, which I used to use, made my eyes itch and my lashes began to fall out. At the time my optometrist recommended having an eyeliner tattoo instead. I did a careful search for an experienced artist with a light touch and had this done in a very natural color and fine line. I have been happy with the results and threw out my eye makeup forever. I still wear light colored lipsticks and would like to get rid of them, but am hesitating about another tattoo because I wonder if I am substituting one unhealthy choice with another. I haven't read any information on the safety of tattoo inks on the Mercola site. Anyone out there have any input on this?

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

ilvsockmonkeys — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:58:20 GMT

KAC, When I lived in VA Beach I was able to visit Edgar Cayce's place and it was awesome. I had read about the healing properties of castor oil before. That is not surprising. I am happy to hear of your success!

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

electraczech — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:48:30 GMT

I love all the comments about personal care items. My one real vice is that I have been coloring my hair for about a year. I really want to get off this Titanic trip. I just feel that it surely must be detrimental. Any advice or comments? Can I just get all the artificial color removed and live happily ever after? I don't want to go short and remove all colored hair, but I don't want to have major roots.

re: Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year

mistydatn — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:11:16 GMT

Thank you Dr Mercola for shedding more light on this important issue.