Makeup Makes You Sick

Could your Makeup be the Culprit of your Sickness?

San Gabriel Valley Tribune:  3/13/14

The Center for Science and Environment, a nonprofit public interest research and advocacy organizations based in New Delhi, India, released a study in January that examined the effects of makeup containing heavy metals, which includes most major brands, and found them to have adverse effects to the body and its well-being.
Dr. John Selarno, of the Selarno Center in New York has been researching Make-up, and it's harmful effects for over twenty five years. 

"Salerno said his center does a lot of testing and finds that heavy metals in makeup can contribute to such conditions as acne, wrinkles, memory loss, mood swings, headaches and cardiovascular and neurological problems because skin absorbs what’s applied to it, including heavy metals and toxins, which have the potential of entering the bloodstream."

CNN Reports : "Scientists have shown that chemicals in cosmetics can pass through the skin, into the bloodstream and internal organs, so we should be more aware of what is being absorbed into our skin."

Talc is one of the worst culprits, though it is something contained within most makeups.  Talc actually contains asbestos-like fibers.

"Talc particles have been shown to cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. In 1973 the FDA drafted a resolution that would limit the amount of asbestos-like fibers in cosmetic-grade talc. According to the Cancer Prevention Coalition, no ruling has been made. Cosmetic-grade talc remains non-regulated by the federal government."

MORE FROM CNN:
" Coal tar, found in eye shadow,  is also linked to cancer. Lipstick can contain high levels of artificial colorings made from coal tar derivatives, which can cause allergic reactions. FD&C color pigments are often made from coal tar, too."

Shocking Documentary 
Entitled: Pink Ribbons, INC  released in 2011
This particular documentary helps us understand the reasons why we are sometimes left in the dark regarding the carcinogenic substances that are in make-up.

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