What is in your cosmetics?

If you care about your health, you probably try to eat natural food, and would not eat food, stuffed with preservatives, dyes and fragrances. What about what you put on your skin - your natural cosmetics, too?

In the last decade, a huge number of lines of natural cosmetics - is due, of course, the increased demand. Now a train going in the natural, organic future of the cosmetic industry, jump giants such as Estee Lauder and L'Occitane en Provence.

However, what is called natural cosmetics, does not mean that it does not contain potentially hazardous chemicals. The word "natural" on the package can only mean that the product contains natural substances - such as minerals, but does not guarantee that there are no harmful ingredients. With these inscriptions companies simply exploit the interest of buyers to the mineral cosmetics For whom is suitable mineral makeup and how to use it .

Here are three ingredients that are sometimes included in the natural cosmetics, and which is required to be avoided:

• Parabens - linked to the development of breast cancer Breast cancer: what every woman needs to know ;
• Phthalates - are potentially dangerous to the reproductive system;
• Talc - linked to the development of ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer: do not miss the professional examinations! .

Because brands that produce quality and safe natural cosmetics, the following are noteworthy:

• Burt's Bees makes a wide range of cosmetics, which consists of natural ingredients. The company provides detailed information on the composition of their products. Vegans need to pay attention to the fact that one of the dyes in the composition of the cosmetics brand is carmine obtained from cochineal - species of insects.
• Kiss My Face. The company produces a variety of cosmetics - lipstick to shampoos and foams for shaving - a part of which does not include artificial colors, animal ingredients and substances tested on animals.
• Organic Wear Makeup. Products of the company does not contain aggressive synthetic components, and packaged in a container from environmentally friendly materials.

Fuzzy brink

The range of mineral makeup is no longer limited to loose powder. Today you can buy mineral blush, bronzers, eyeshadows, lipsticks and even liquid-based. As soon as the demand for these products grew, it occurred funny thing. Cosmetic companies are gradually beginning to re-use ingredients from which they abandoned when they started producing mineral makeup. According to the list of ingredients makeup today, even an expert can not always understand what the product is sold as mineral makeup, and what - no. Liquid foundation is impossible to create using only natural ingredients. As in a humid environment quickly begin to multiply bacteria, preservatives are indispensable. Without them, the product will be the "home" for a variety of microorganisms, which can easily lead to skin infections.

What follows from all this conclusion? If you have sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care You should try the mineral powder, but are looking for products in which no more than ten ingredients.

All other natural makeup probably will not hurt, and the presence of certain skills, we will be able to achieve excellent results (however, the skills needed, no matter what kind of makeup you use). However, your expectations should be realistic. Natural cosmetics do not work miracles, and she will be unable to disguise the defects such as enlarged pores and uneven pigmentation. Here you will need additional funds - primers, concealers (which can not be composed exclusively of natural ingredients), and proper skin care.

Creams and masks for the skin around the eyes at home

An alternative to expensive creams prepared for the skin around the eyes can be cosmetics, prepared with products that can be found in your kitchen. If you are using a mask for the skin around the eyes, then you do not need cream. Masks to prevent the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, swollen eyelids. The mask is recommended to make two - three times a week, they feed and care for the skin around the eyes.

Almond oil anti-wrinkle

Apply almond oil pads index fingers on the skin around the eyes. Pay particular attention to skin under the lower eyelid and around the eyes, these areas are the most sensitive and prone to wrinkles. Commit soft Clap movement counterclockwise for five minutes. After that, relax and lie down for ten minutes. Then rinse off the mask with running water and pat the skin tissue. Do not rub your eyes, the movement should be smooth and soft. Masks fill the skin with nutrients, restore skin elasticity and prevents wrinkles.

Rose water soothes the tired eyes

Moisten a cotton swab and rose water and apply on the eyelids. Relax, stretch. Rose water relieves stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis It soothes inflamed or tired skin. Rose water can be used at any time, for example, after you make a face mask during the daytime sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams   or a short rest. If your eyes are tired, there was a burning sensation, rose water will solve this problem.

Chilled spoons - a cure for age-related wrinkles around the eyes

Put two tablespoons of stainless steel in the freezer for 10 minutes. Take a spoon and a rotational move a motion under her lower eyelid and around the eyes. Continue until the spoon is still cold. Then the second spoon, do the same manipulations with the second eye. Cold spoons can be used repeatedly. This procedure is very effective when the first signs of aging and facial wrinkles.

Honey-potato mask from the "crow's feet" and dark circles under the eyes

Grate one potato, add the pulp teaspoon of olive oil. Divide the resulting mixture into two portions. If you want to get rid of dark circles under the eyes and "crow's feet" put on the eyelids and under the eyes of a small amount of honey, let it sit for five minutes. Then apply one serving of potato mask in one eye and the other on the other. Lie down and lie down in a relaxed calm state of 15 minutes. Then remove the mask and the honey. For a more tangible effect makes this mask every other day.

Relaxing mask from cucumber

Cut the cucumber as thin as possible. Put the cucumber slices on the eyelids, arrange them in the form of flower petals on each eye. Sprinkle top with rose water and leave for 15 minutes. Then remove the cucumber slices and rub the skin with a cotton swab How to use sanitary pad - basic precautions Soaked in warm water. Cucumber mask revitalizes mind, refreshes and moisturizes the skin around the eyes.

The above mask suitable for all skin types. Regular use of masks leads to the improvement of the skin around the eyes.