Transforming bodies, inspiring minds – Welcome to the Healthy Bod

Healthy makeup products are important for a number of reasons:

1. Protecting our health: Makeup products can contain harmful chemicals that can be absorbed into our bodies through the skin, eyes, and mouth. Choosing healthy makeup products that are free from harmful ingredients can help to protect our health and reduce our exposure to these potentially dangerous chemicals.

2. Supporting eco-friendliness: Many makeup products and beauty brands are unsustainable and contribute to environmental degradation. Choosing eco-friendly, sustainable makeup products can help to reduce our impact on the environment and support a healthier planet.

3. Ethical considerations: Many conventional beauty brands use animal testing and other unethical practices to develop and produce their products. Choosing cruelty-free and ethical makeup products can help to support animal welfare and ethical consumption practices.

How to find healthy makeup products

Finding healthy makeup products can be a challenge, but there are several steps you can take to make the process easier:

1. Read ingredient labels: Always read the ingredient labels of makeup products to look for potentially harmful ingredients like heavy metals, phthalates, and parabens. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has an app called Healthy Living that can help users identify which products are safe.

2. Look for certifications: Seek out makeup products that have been certified by organizations like the Environmental Working Group (EWG), MADE SAFE, or the Leaping Bunny Program. These certifications provide assurance that products are free from harmful ingredients and are environmentally sustainable.

3. Do your research: Look up the brands and products you’re interested in and research their ingredients and production methods. There are many resources available that can help to provide information about the makeup products we use, including the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database.

Sources:

1. Carcinogens, Heavy Metals Found in 99% of Tested Cosmetics, Environmental Working Group, https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/carcinogens-heavy-metals-found-99-tested-cosmetics

2. Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, https://www.bcpp.org/resource/toxic-chemicals-in-cosmetics/

3. The Need for Safe Cosmetics, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, https://www.safecosmetics.org/need-for-safe-cosmetics/

4. Healthy Living App, Environmental Working Group, https://www.ewg.org/apps/