Archive for February 2nd, 2009
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the female adult uses an average of seven cosmetic products a day. One of those seven can cause an allergic reaction to your skin. Does that mean you can no longer use makeup forever?
Itâs a yes and a no in some ways. Doctors say you should stop using all makeup immediately when the reaction occurs. Let it heal, and then start using your makeup items one at a time. This will let you determine which item caused your allergy. When youâve finally identified the culprit or if you fail to find one, go for medical advice and have yourself tested. In the meanwhile, you can switch to items which have less ingredients or to organic makeup. Items with simple formulas can also be a good alternative.
The move towards organically grown food items and commodities is growing fast. Whereas before only people with cancer or vegetarians were the biggest consumers, today more and more people are becoming more conscious of what they eat, wear, and use around the home, thus increasing the need for widespread availability. The organic movement started with food, when concern about chemicals such as pesticides contaminating harvested food prompted consumers to look for produce that was grown naturally. Soon organic farming methods found their way to the clothing industry, where organic men’s and organic women’s clothing became the savior of people with allergies.
Apart from these, home cleaning products which are made from organic components also proved to be a better option. These products were aimed at weaning people away from toxic cleaning chemicals, which can cause harm for both humans and materials in the long run. They wean consumers away from the thought that the strong smell of ammonia means clean, and instead create products using nature’s natural cleaners.