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What's In Your Cosmetic's Bag??
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Analyzing Bismuth Oxychloride
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| By Jan Kelley |
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According to the Environmental Working Group, the average woman applies approximately 126 different chemicals to her skin in nine different cosmetics before having her first cup of coffee. Do you know what you are putting on your skin? This is the first of several articles discussing undesirable ingredients that many cosmetic companies use in their products.
The first featured ingredient is Bismuth Oxychloride. This ingredient is used in many mineral cosmetic products because it gives a pearlescent sheen to makeup. Also, it’s an inexpensive filler—good for cosmetic companies, but not so great for the consumer. Unfortunately, for those with sensitive skin, acne, and/or Rosacea, Bismuth Oxychloride can be an irritant. It can also cause pores to become clogged and permanently enlarged.
Bismuth Oxychloride is a by-product of copper refinement and has a chemical structure similar to arsenic. It has a heavy feel in makeup and must be buffed into the skin. This shiny ingredient sticks into fine lines and wrinkles, actually accentuating them. If your makeup causes your skin to itch, there’s a good chance it contains Bismuth Oxychloride. This product is often associated with mineral makeup, giving mineral makeup a bad name. Many mineral makeup companies use Bismuth Oxychloride in their products but don’t always offer full disclosure.
UltraPure Cosmetics don’t use Bismuth Oxychloride in any products. UltraPure Cosmetics are recommended by the National Rosacea Society and all their products are completely free of Bismuth Oxychloride, Parabens, Petro-Chemicals, SLS, Talc, lakes/dyes/carmine, perfumes, and many other undesirable ingredients.
Check us out at www.UltraPureCosmetics.com. Use the discount code CHTW to get 10% off your first on-line order.
Look for additional articles on undesirable ingredients and get educated as to what’s in your cosmetics bag! |
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