Makeup Tips

PHOENIX – You use them everyday, but how much do you know about the chemicals found in makeup, deodorant, even lotion and soaps? 

ABC15 is showing you the toxins and potential health hazards found in popular skincare products.

Shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, toothpaste, face wash, toner, moisturizer, hair shine, hair spray, foundation, powder, mascara, blush, lipstick and lip gloss.

Nearly 30 products all from different manufacturers and you probably have no clue what ingredients you slather on everyday.

That’s why Nicole Deopere is on a mission to inform and educate women and men about the lotions and potions we all use.

“A lot of the chemicals that we’re trying to get out of the products are known carcinogens,” Deopere said.

Consumer advocates point to scientific studies showing these chemicals decrease fertility, cause allergies and are even linked to cancer. So, how do you know what’s in your products? 

You can find out on a database from the Environmental Working Group , a nonprofit research organization that rates the toxicity of 69,000 cosmetic products, including Deopere’s foundation.

“It’s overall rating is a 5,” Deopere said.

That claims Deopere’s foundation has a high level of developmental and reproductive toxicity……………. continues on ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

Sedona Lace, an industry-leading provider of professional quality makeup supplies, has today revealed their newest product, the Vortex Collection.

Riverview, Florida (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

Sedona Lace, one of the nation’s leading providers of professional quality makeup brushes and supplies, has today released their latest offering – the Vortex Collection of makeup brushes with an attractive, convenient zipper belt.

Sedona Lace’s newest makeup brush collection includes 13 specialized make up brushes to help achieve professional results. The jumbo fan face brush is multipurpose and is ideal for applying foundation, catching loose powder or evenly distributing blush or bronzer. The tulip contour brush features a pointed tip with tapered bristles for blending, but can be used for multiple purposes.

The make up brush set also includes a dome contour face brush, a flat top buffer, a universal blender, a flat synthetic eye brush, a synthetic blender, pointed crease eye makeup brush, brow spoolie duo brush, bent liner, detail shader, angled detail brush and a capped lip brush. Each make up brush features a high quality black h…………… continues on Albany Times Union