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Dina McQueen — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:08:33 +0000

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Comment on HEATHER AND MISSION by Liz

Liz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:06:04 +0000

Heather your mission is beautiful! Congratulations and Thank you!

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by IGNORANCE IS NOT ALWAYS BLISS, Do you know what’s in your cosmetic bag! « FARRAH & KAT

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Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by Kim

Kim — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:31:45 +0000

Heather, what is your opinion of the Jane Iredale line? Would you recommend it? Also, what’s you opinion of the Dr. Hauschka line?

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:00:24 +0000

Badger Balm and Ava Anderson Non Toxic are great!

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by the scary truth behind my cosmetics… and why I’ve ditched foundation | Sarah Wilson

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:49:02 +0000

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Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by janicecaceres

janicecaceres — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:06:17 +0000

Thanks, Heather. I believe DeVita also has a non-nano sunscreen, as well, which many people love. Too heavy for myself, but it has gotten some great review from people who cannot ordinarily wear sunscreen or who are wary of the nano particles in most of them. In the meanwhile, I may look silly with my hat and sunglasses year round (thankfully–I guess–we live in an area with 8 to 9 months of winter and very little sun during that time) but I certainly feel safer! My best, Janice

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by Heather

Heather — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:50:45 +0000

Thank you for your interesting and very informative comment! It is wonderful to receive feedback from women such as yourself who have had experience in the field. As you know from the disclaimer at the top of the page, I agree with what you have said about EWG. One only needs to look at the data gap percentages to realize how much information is missing. Again, as you say, it is a start for building awareness. The EWG is the first to say that more robust methods for measuring protection need to be developed.

From their site: “Standard methods are needed to assess UVA protection.
These methods were selected as an interim method for informing present day consumer choices. More robust in-vivo methods should be developed for measuring UVA protection. The American Academy of Dermatologists recommends an in-vivo method, such as persistent pigment darkening, or immediate pigment darkening (AAD 2002). However, the development and standardization of new methods is the responsibility of FDA and cosmetic companies, and should include a comparable metric that is relevant to human health. The cosmetics industry first raised this issue in 1996 (CTFA/NDMA 1996), and 14 years later, consumers still have no basis to know if a product adequately products from UVA rays.”

Also of note on their site: “Friends of the Earth asked sunscreen manufacturers whether they use nanoparticles, and defined those as zinc or titanium particles less than 100 nm. Only 9 companies are listed as not using nanoparticles (FOE 2009)…We assume the following manufacturers use zinc oxide particles with a mean size > 100nm: Alba Botanica, Allergan, Avalon Organics, Black Opal, Blistex/M.D. Forte, Bullfrog, Tatoo Goo, Lavera Schwarzkopf & Henkel, Soleo Organics, Badger, EcoLani, Gaia, Kabana, Lotus Moon, Mexitan and Miessence — based on claims made on their website or claims made to Friends of the Earth (FOE 2009).”

Best,
Heather

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by janicecaceres

janicecaceres — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:44:20 +0000

Thank you, Heather. The problem with the EWG is that they list some ingredients as hazardous based on some pretty odd and questionable research. They are also wrong on quite a few things, such as actual ingredient listings–so something on their site is faulty, whether it is because they allow the companies to list their own ingredients or they just don’t check. I have other problems with them, as well, although they can be a useful tool if one is aware of their shortcomings. I’ve found doing my own research to be more beneficial, actually, and I’ve found nothing dangerous about most mineral foundation (sans nano tech, which my husband and I both feel is a technology in skincare just asking for trouble down the line–he is a research geneticist), as long as it is only pure non-nano or coated mineral and one does not breathe it in while applying. Just controversy about the effectiveness of sunscreen benefits. IMO, Physician’s Formula greenwashes- -a decent product, but, overall, the company is not exactly health conscious, and some of the companies who have NOT signed the compact, or “conformed” to what they deem necessary, or listed with EWG (I’ve used the tool to get my own product rating and, again, some of the results are highly questionable as to the research and ingredient use and testing) are still safe–just small or they have a good product and don’t feel it necessary.. Or European–such as Lavera, Sante, Logona, etc. Larenim–the one I use over my RMSbeauty when my skin is oilier than usual– is owned by the same company that owns Solaray (Neutraceuticals) whom I have trusted for years–it was my big seller when I owned a natural food store through the 80′s and 90′s (I’ve since retired). But, it is good to have sites such as this one, because so many people still don’t know about a lot of the hazards in what they are using, and EWG is a place to start building awareness. Thanks for your reply, it is appreciated.

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by Heather

Heather — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:04:59 +0000

Hi Janice! The following products are top on the EWG’s safety list for mineral powders with sun protection. On their site they note : If you use makeup for SPF protection, you should know that many brands don’t give long-lasting, broad-spectrum protection. The EWG found only 20 products that they could recommend. They do not recommend loose powder forms which are very easily inhaled. http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-makeup-with-spf/

* Avene Tinted Compact in Sable/Beige, or Honey, SPF 50 by Eau thermale Avene by Pierre Fabre Group
* Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base, SPF 20
* Jane Iredale HE Bronzer for Men, SPF 18
* Physician’s Formula Powder Foundation, Natural Beige, SPF 50
* Physician’s Formula Healthy Wear Pressed Bronzer, SPF 50

Peace to you this holiday season!

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by janicecaceres

janicecaceres — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:16:48 +0000

Thanks, I wondered how good the sun protection actually was on mineral powders. I use RMSbeauty and dust the t-zone with Larenim mineral foundation, around the “halo” area with a mineral luminizer, but wasn’t sure if that was enough, as the information seems to be mixed. This makes me feel better, as sometimes staying out of the sun is somewhat difficult…! (-:

Comment on Link: The Whole Story on Whole Foods’ New Organic Beauty Standards – Planet Green by nola

nola — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:09:43 +0000

which liquid foundation is good for you for sun protection and small coverage.

Comment on New York City Organic! Gust Organics Restaurant, ABC Home Organic Products, and Funky Subway Man! by Charlene

Charlene — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:12:29 +0000

Love this blog! While I took my first step switching to natural and organic skin care products and created a blog to show everyone that they have a choice about what they put on their bods, I am now working on becoming “more” organic in all areas of my life and home.

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by Diana Roth

Diana Roth — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:22:54 +0000

Hi Janice, I have the same issue with my skin as do many of my clients. I always suggest the same thing, choose a nice organic/natural mineral powder and give your skin a light dusting with it. Not for coverage factor but for the sun protection factor! It feels light as air, wont clog your pores & give you adequate sun protection )

Comment on Top 8 Safe Cosmetic Brands in the U.S. 2010 + 1 from Australia (Updated 3-3-10) by janicecaceres

janicecaceres — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:10:54 +0000

Most of the time, no, just when I am going somewhere besides being at home. And very, very little. Mineral makeup right now, but I’m hoping to place an order to RMS soon, Zonkers from allergies are my main problem and a lot of women my age really like their uncover-up.. Expression lines don’t bother me, but dark circles do (-: