Purge is a makeup product that has been discontinued. As such, there is limited information available about its specific ingredients or materials. However, there are general guidelines and resources available for purging cosmetics and identifying potentially harmful ingredients.
Positive aspects of purging cosmetics:
- Removing expired or unused products can help declutter and organize your cosmetics drawer.
- Purging cosmetics can help reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and contaminants.
Negative aspects of purging cosmetics:
- Disposing of cosmetics can contribute to waste and environmental pollution.
- Purging cosmetics can be time-consuming and require research to identify potentially harmful ingredients.
Ingredients and materials to avoid:
- The Environmental Working Groups Skin Deep database provides a complete profile of chemical ingredients of concern in skin and hair products.
- The Toxic-Free Beauty pocket guide and the Toxic Twenty Cosmetic Ingredients and Contaminants list can help identify potentially harmful chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics.
- Some chemicals and contaminants that should be avoided include formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, methylene glycol, and heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury.
- Unspecified fragrances should also be avoided.
Resources for identifying potentially harmful ingredients:
- The Environmental Working Groups Skin Deep database
- The Toxic-Free Beauty pocket guide
- The Toxic Twenty Cosmetic Ingredients and Contaminants list
- The FDAs product safety alert page
- Apps like Think Dirty and Detox Me
It is important to note that not all companies comply with reporting requirements, and the extent of noncompliance is difficult to assess. Therefore, it is important to do your own research and use multiple resources to identify potentially harmful ingredients in cosmetics.
