Skin Deep is an awesome database that I frequently utilize to find out what is in certain products how how safe it is for use on my body.  Start with the cosmetics you currently have to find out their level of toxicity.  If you find that your products are not worthy of your skin it will be time to do some shopping.  Make a list of the new products you’ve been wanting to try and then head back to the database to search and see if they’re any better.  I’ve made several product recommendations on this site so you may want to give them a try.  They’re not perfect either though, in fact you’re not really going to find anything that is not at all a risk but look for stuff with the lowest numbered rating and give it a try.  The only way to avoid all chemicals to to not wear make-up and for example to use safflower oil as a moisturizer all over your face and body.  I see a lot of criticism out there about supposed “green” beauty products and cosmetics not being so “green” after all.  I think the key is to realize that the safest thing is to not use commercial products at all and use food/plants to take care of your skin.  Cosmetics are artificial – not natural so no matter how much of them come from natural ingredients, the manufacturer will likely have to use something synthetic for color or as a preservative.  If you’re not into being ultra natural and going without or using an oil for moisturizer, then you’re going to take some type of a risk.  Use this database to make the decisions that are right for you.

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