Foundation makeup products can contain a variety of ingredients, some of which may be harmful to our bodies. It is important to read ingredient labels and learn which ingredients are unsafe for your body. Here are some details about foundation makeup products:
Positive aspects:
- Foundations can create an even, uniform color to the complexion and cover flaws).
Negative aspects:
- Some foundations may contain harmful ingredients that can have a negative effect on your health.
- Waterproof mascaras, foundations, and liquid lipsticks may contain high levels of harmful ingredients such as fluorine.
Ingredients or materials:
- Foundations can be silicone-based, water-based, or oil-based.
- Silicone-based foundations contain ingredients like dimethicone, which create a smooth and silky texture on the skin.
- Oil-based foundations often contain oil as the second or third ingredient and are great for dry skin types.
- Mineral makeup most commonly refers to a foundation in loose powder format. The most common minerals used as the base are mica, bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide, or zinc oxide).
Toxic ingredients to avoid:
- There are over 1000 ingredients allowed in US beauty products that are banned for toxicity elsewhere in the world.
- Some ingredients that may be harmful include vinyl chloride, zirconium-containing complexes, and bithionol.
- Other ingredients that are still up for debate include sodium laureth sulfate and petrolatum.
- Heavy metals, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are also on the list of ingredients to avoid.
It is important to evaluate ingredients and determine product safety before using them.
