Need help switching to safer, cleaner products?
- Check your cosmetics with EWG.org Skin Deep. Aim to keep products that are a grade 3 or lower.
– link to Skin Deep - Download the “ThinkDirty” App to check products
– link to Apple Store - Throw out any eye cosmetics over 6 months old.
Tricky Terminology
A lack of regulatory oversight by the FDA leads to labels like “hypoallergenic”, “organic”, and “Dermatologist Recommended” which don’t ensure the product is non-toxic.
What to Avoid & Why
- Formaldehyde Releasers may cause sensitivity reactions
- Found in many lash products, mascaras, nail hardeners, skin care & make up
- “DMDM hydantoin”, “Quaternium-15, Ureas
- Retinols may cause skin sensitivity & damage the meibomian glands
- Found in anti-aging serums and creams, eye creams
- Retinol acetate, retinoic acid, vitamin A Palmitate
- Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK) is a preservative, toxic to the cornea
- Found in eyeliners, mascaras, & makeup removers; OTC and Rx eye drops
- Coal Tar when applied to the “waterline” blocks the Meibomian glands and allows carcinogen exposure
- Found in eyeliners
- Parabens may prohibit the Meibomian glands from secreting. They are known hormone disruptors.
- Found in makeup, lotions, and serums
- Methyl-, Propyl-, Butyl-
- Sodium Laureth Sulfates which cause soaps to foam, may irritate skin, particularly for those with rosacea, and cause inflammation affecting the eyelids.
- Found in face washes, shampoos.
- PEGs (polyethylene glycol) may be carcinogenic
- Phthalates (fragrance) may contain chemicals and allergens
- Avoid Eyelash Growth Serums (Isopropyl Cloprostenate)
- Avoid Botox for crow’s feet
Improve your overall health & ocular comfort by swapping out your most offending products
MASCARA
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For Luscious clean lash beauty!
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EYELINER
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For a clean line!
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Anti-Aging Serums
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For youthful clean!
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Cleansers
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For a refreshing clean!
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Moisturizers & Creams
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For restorative clean!
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Facial Sunscreens
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For Beautiful protection!
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