So I've been doing a little researching lately. And as it turns out, this is probably a good thing.
You see, I have worn hardly any makeup since high school because my face would always break out whenever I did. I never really gave much thought to it, to be honest. "I just have sensitive skin," I would tell myself.
But, do you know what? It's not just that.
You see, I have worn hardly any makeup since high school because my face would always break out whenever I did. I never really gave much thought to it, to be honest. "I just have sensitive skin," I would tell myself.
But, do you know what? It's not just that.
There are TONS of ingredients in our products here in the United States that have been completely outlawed in countries across the globe! Why? Because they are so toxic to our bodies. As it turns out, it was a blessing in disguise that my body grabbed my attention so that I chose to forego most makeup for so many years. My body was actually helping me stay healthy!
Under our current federal law, makers of cosmetic products are not legally required to test the safety of their products. In some cases, the harmful ingredients are listed without any warning of potential side effects. In others, they are left out entirely and fall under the guise of "fragrance", which is another unregulated term. In addition to that, labels like "natural", "organic", and "herbal" have no legal requirements when it comes to cosmetic products.
Because our skin is our largest organ, and because it readily absorbs most anything we put on it, this spells bad news for consumers. We are absorbing all the products we put on our skin, and in the case of lipstick/lipgloss, we are literally eating it. Many of the ingredients in these skin care and makeup products (including phthalates, BHA/BHT, lead, arsenic, parabens, SLS, and more) have been linked to neurotoxicity, cancer, emotional disorders, asthma/respiratory issues, and more, in addition to being harmful to animals and fish once it gets washed off our skin and flows into our water system.
Test results show that removing these toxins from our makeup and skin care products dramatically lowers a woman's toxicity levels nearly immediately. But when added back into their routine, the spike in toxic levels is also nearly immediate.
Under our current federal law, makers of cosmetic products are not legally required to test the safety of their products. In some cases, the harmful ingredients are listed without any warning of potential side effects. In others, they are left out entirely and fall under the guise of "fragrance", which is another unregulated term. In addition to that, labels like "natural", "organic", and "herbal" have no legal requirements when it comes to cosmetic products.
Because our skin is our largest organ, and because it readily absorbs most anything we put on it, this spells bad news for consumers. We are absorbing all the products we put on our skin, and in the case of lipstick/lipgloss, we are literally eating it. Many of the ingredients in these skin care and makeup products (including phthalates, BHA/BHT, lead, arsenic, parabens, SLS, and more) have been linked to neurotoxicity, cancer, emotional disorders, asthma/respiratory issues, and more, in addition to being harmful to animals and fish once it gets washed off our skin and flows into our water system.
Test results show that removing these toxins from our makeup and skin care products dramatically lowers a woman's toxicity levels nearly immediately. But when added back into their routine, the spike in toxic levels is also nearly immediate.
So what's a girl to do?
Well, thankfully, there ARE safer options emerging, so we ladies can continue to look fabulous without sacrificing our health!
Young Living recently announced the launch of their line of toxin-free makeup called Savvy Minerals! Take a look:
Well, thankfully, there ARE safer options emerging, so we ladies can continue to look fabulous without sacrificing our health!
Young Living recently announced the launch of their line of toxin-free makeup called Savvy Minerals! Take a look:
Many Young Living members have been using this makeup since its launch last summer, but beginning on February 1st, this makeup will be available in a starter kit option so EVERYONE can enjoy the benefits!
As with all of Young Living's starter kits, this kit will allow you to be a part of the Young Living family, which means (for our team, at least) you'll have access to all kinds of education, support, and likeminded people who are on the same journey as you are - searching for vitality of life with toxin-free products! PLUS, it includes a lifetime membership to Young Living, which means you'll receive 24% off every single product you purchase, for the rest of time!
As a woman, I want to encourage you to spread the word about Savvy Minerals to your friends! When we know better, we do better. And now you know better, so spread the word! We want to take care of our friends!
Friends don't let friends use toxic makeup.
If you're a Young Living member already, you can purchase these products RIGHT NOW by logging into the Young Living Virtual Office and placing any of the Savvy Minerals items in your Essential Rewards cart or your Quick Order cart. Also, be sure to let your friends know that Young Living offers a generous referral program and that you would be honored to have them use YOU as their referral!
If you're not a Young Living member yet, I'd love to invite you to join us today! There are already a variety of starter kit options available! Or if you want to get started with the Savvy Minerals makeup collection, set yourself a reminder to purchase your kit on February 1st, when those kits go LIVE.
We are here to walk you through your journey every step of the way.
Have questions? Shoot us an email!
Friends don't let friends use toxic makeup.
If you're a Young Living member already, you can purchase these products RIGHT NOW by logging into the Young Living Virtual Office and placing any of the Savvy Minerals items in your Essential Rewards cart or your Quick Order cart. Also, be sure to let your friends know that Young Living offers a generous referral program and that you would be honored to have them use YOU as their referral!
If you're not a Young Living member yet, I'd love to invite you to join us today! There are already a variety of starter kit options available! Or if you want to get started with the Savvy Minerals makeup collection, set yourself a reminder to purchase your kit on February 1st, when those kits go LIVE.
We are here to walk you through your journey every step of the way.
Have questions? Shoot us an email!
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