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My Go-To Makeup Remover

I have learned  what my skin can and cannot handle after being a model the last 6 years.  Makeup artists tend to pack on the makeup for runway shows and photo shoots as you can see! 

I've been health conscious about what I put in and on my body for the same amount of years. Eye makeup is one of the toughest things to remove. 


Here is an ingredient list of a popular name brand makeup remover: 

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Poloxamer 182, Allantoin, Tripotassium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride Solution, Glycerin, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Extract (Cucumis Sativus), Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate


According to the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Database this product is rated a 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 for hazard toxins. Some of the chemicals in this makeup remover have been linked to: cancer, organ system toxicity, irritation of the eyes, skin, lungs, and allergies. 

Cheap, effective, non-toxic, natural alternative: Coconut Oil! 



Use a cotton ball or pad to apply gently to your face and makeup will wipe right off! (even waterproof mascara) Coconut oil is very moisturizing and will help soothe the skin.  Please follow me on Facebook for more natural health, wellness, fitness, and beauty tips! 



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.


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ISOCETYL STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID....What is lurking in your body care products?

One place where toxins and chemicals linger is in our body care products: makeup, shampoos, hair sprays, lotions, toothpastes, deodorants, shave cream, hair gels, perfume, nail polish, makeup removers, sunscreens, and more!

Women can often be more toxic than men because of how much we slather on ourselves on a daily basis! You should be able to literally EAT what you put on your skin! Our skin is our largest organ and will absorb what we put on it.




Check out this database by the Environmental Working Group called Skin Deep. You can even download an app on your smart phone! You can search the products you are using and it will give the products a rating from 0-10 on how safe they are to use and why. A rating with 0 is the best and 10 is the worst. Click on the links below and check them out!

Skin Deep Website

Skin Deep Mobile App

If you want suggestions on what products to use ask me! I use clean products and make some of my own!! 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

 
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