What is in your Lipstick?
Now more than ever we can use a little boost in feeling good about ourselves. Treat yourself or a friend to this lipstick trio. Why buy from #beautycounter, besides the cute gift box?
Let's break down what's really in the lipstick that you are absorbing, ingesting, and passing on to anyone that you kiss. There is a huge correlation between ingesting toxins and your mental health as well. We need to stay physically and emotionally strong as each day passes. Love yourself enough to change, Love those around you to change.
What's in your lipstick?
1. Methylparaben: is often a “hidden” ingredient,possible cancer risk. It can possibly also alter the endocrine system or be toxic in other ways.
2. Polyparaben: it is an endocrine disruptor and that it is an allergen for some people
3. Retinyl Palmitate: a synthetic preservative, may be harmful to pregnant women, some evidence that links it to some cancers and reproductive problems.
4. Dyes: synthetic dyes that come from aluminium or petroleum products. Coal tar, one of the petroleum products that’s used, is known as a carcinogen. Some of the colors may even contain heavy metals.
5. Tocopheryl Acetate: a form of vitamin E created in the laboratory. It can cause itching, burning, peeling, hives and blisters on the skin, and it can be toxic.