Here is a list of websites and apps that can help you check the ingredients in your makeup products:
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EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database: This website rates products based on factors calculated from nearly 60 integrated toxicity, regulatory, and study availability databases. It also evaluates ingredients and provides information culled from ingredient labels and from the scientific and industry literature on personal care products.
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Think Dirty® : This app allows you to scan the product barcode and learn about the ingredients in your beauty, personal care, and household products. You can also track ingredients or allergens you want to avoid when browsing products.
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Formula Botanica: This website provides an A-Z glossary of cosmetic formulation terms, which can help you understand the ingredients in your makeup products. It also offers courses on natural and organic cosmetic formulation.
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Healthline: This website provides a list of 17 best natural makeup products that are created by companies that are transparent about their ingredients. It also offers information on synthetic ingredients and possible allergens that you should avoid.
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Business Insider: This website provides a list of 11 chemicals that could lurk in your lipstick, lotion, and eye powder. It also warns that even if you dont put on makeup every day, you could be exposed to toxic chemicals in soap, shampoo, and lotion.
When checking the ingredients in your makeup products, its important to look for natural products that are free of parabens, formaldehyde, and phthalates. You should also avoid synthetic fragrance and other synthetic ingredients. Additionally, you should be aware of the risky chemicals that could lurk in your products, such as 1,4 dioxane, which is a potential human carcinogen.
