It's an interesting cocktail of chemicals and substances, natural and synthetic, that we cover our bodies with each day. The common thought is that the skin's surface is impermeable and therefore a barrier to what we rub, apply and smooth onto it. Unfortunately that's not the case, and a large majority of chemicals find their way into our bloodstream and body systems. That knowledge is about the only reason I have not submitted to a cute little tatoo on my...ummm...shoulder.
Let's revisit our first product that made it into the Natural Beauty Drawer of Fame: Un-Petroleum Jelly ($5.99 at Health Food Stores and some smart supermarkets.) This awesomely simple mixture can be used for anything that Vaseline can do, sans the nasty ingredient petrolatum. It is the first toxic body care and cosmetic ingredient to be thrown into the Waste Can of Shame. For a classic definition of petrolatum:
Petrolatum is a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum.
Even the prissiest amongst us knows the word petroleum and it's place as a gasoline by-product. Where, in fact, it should be left. This nasty ingredient can be found in our lipsticks, lip balms, body washes, anti-aging creams and heaven forbid, products for babies. Petrolatum is banned in Eastern Europe cosmetics. Why? Oh, maybe because research shows it is linked to certain cancers, developmental and reproductive problems, allergies and endocrine disruptions, just to name a few. Ready to give it up and lighten it up?
Makeup application exchange:
Getting hungry thinking of all of the plums, rich berries and deep reds that are so In this season? Those colours are perfect for a nice set of full lips. However, if you are the keeper of older, wiser lips, a skinny pucker, or thin lips, it's best to use a more neutral colour and instead, create the darker eye l and nail looks. Deeper lip shades make skinny lips look even thinner. What to choose? Look for a pale peachy/pink/coppery variation. Or try beige and caramel shades that are super-sexy with a dab of that great product, Un-Petroleum Jelly.
MAKE-YOUR-OWN RECIPE - Natural Lip Plumper: Find a little glass jar and put in about 2 tablespoons of Un-Petroleum Jelly. Then add 3 drops of food-grade (preferably) organic Peppermint Oil. Flavouring can be substituted. Just like those awesomely deceiving Vic Secret Push-Up Bras, plump those lips up baby. Play with the amount of peppermint if you need more or less. Remember not to rub lips together after putting on Lip-Plumper Gloss. Just apply to the center of lips, let it stay put with a pout and smile. Variation: If you don't care for peppermint or plumper lips, substitute any natural food flavour (liquid), for example - vanilla or almond.
Let's revisit our first product that made it into the Natural Beauty Drawer of Fame: Un-Petroleum Jelly ($5.99 at Health Food Stores and some smart supermarkets.) This awesomely simple mixture can be used for anything that Vaseline can do, sans the nasty ingredient petrolatum. It is the first toxic body care and cosmetic ingredient to be thrown into the Waste Can of Shame. For a classic definition of petrolatum:
Petrolatum is a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum.
Even the prissiest amongst us knows the word petroleum and it's place as a gasoline by-product. Where, in fact, it should be left. This nasty ingredient can be found in our lipsticks, lip balms, body washes, anti-aging creams and heaven forbid, products for babies. Petrolatum is banned in Eastern Europe cosmetics. Why? Oh, maybe because research shows it is linked to certain cancers, developmental and reproductive problems, allergies and endocrine disruptions, just to name a few. Ready to give it up and lighten it up?
Makeup application exchange:
Getting hungry thinking of all of the plums, rich berries and deep reds that are so In this season? Those colours are perfect for a nice set of full lips. However, if you are the keeper of older, wiser lips, a skinny pucker, or thin lips, it's best to use a more neutral colour and instead, create the darker eye l and nail looks. Deeper lip shades make skinny lips look even thinner. What to choose? Look for a pale peachy/pink/coppery variation. Or try beige and caramel shades that are super-sexy with a dab of that great product, Un-Petroleum Jelly.
MAKE-YOUR-OWN RECIPE - Natural Lip Plumper: Find a little glass jar and put in about 2 tablespoons of Un-Petroleum Jelly. Then add 3 drops of food-grade (preferably) organic Peppermint Oil. Flavouring can be substituted. Just like those awesomely deceiving Vic Secret Push-Up Bras, plump those lips up baby. Play with the amount of peppermint if you need more or less. Remember not to rub lips together after putting on Lip-Plumper Gloss. Just apply to the center of lips, let it stay put with a pout and smile. Variation: If you don't care for peppermint or plumper lips, substitute any natural food flavour (liquid), for example - vanilla or almond.
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