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The benefits of organic makeup

f you have been using natural skin products for
years but haven’t been able to find a good
organic makeup brand, your wait is over! Green
People, as one of the pioneers in organic skin care,
has developed a wonderful range of organic
cosmetics to complement its natural skin products.
See the organic makeup range now.

Changing your makeup routine is something you

may be a bit worried about. Many women fall into a pattern of using a certain foundation,

eyeshadow, lipstick or blush, and do not like

the thought of switching a completely different

type of makeup – even if not completely happy with their current beauty regime.

The benefits of switching to organic makeup

However, there are some really persuasive reasons to switch to organic makeup and give mineral foundations a go. Organic cosmetics are eco friendly, give a beautiful finish, are kind to sensitive skin and do not allow synthetic ‘nasties’ to absorb into your skin. What could be better?

You may not realise it - many people don’t - but cosmetics companies can put ingredients into their makeup which are not exactly desirable. Your red lipstick may contain crushed beetle shells for example, while your mascara may have mercury lurking in it, and your concealer or liquid foundation may well contain parabens.

If you are not familiar with parabens, they are preservatives which have been found to have hormone-like effects and are found in a huge range of skin care products. While further research is required to find out the exact effect they can have on the body, many people are choosing to avoid them in their cosmetics. Parabens are one group of ingredients that Green People never puts in its skin care products or makeup.

As you can see, switching to organic makeup can free you from some of the ingredients that many mainstream cosmetics companies use. Choosing a certified organic makeup brand is the best way of achieving this, as certification bodies like EcoCert will not allow questionable ingredients to be used.

Pure, organic ingredients

Instead, you’ll find organic makeup contains pure ingredients which are gentle on your skin. Our organic mineral powders are 100% natural and contain ingredients such as organic jojoba seed oil and beeswax, along with zinc oxide which gives SPF15 sun protection.

The beauty of mineral make up is that it uses mineral pigments to achieve the colour of the powder rather than artificial colours, as often used by some conventional cosmetics companies. Minerals sit on top of the skin, rather than sinking into the pores, giving even coverage and covering fine lines and wrinkles– more benefits of choosing mineral make up.

Do note that not all mineral make up brands are free from parabens and other undesirable ingredients, however. You may find that some, even those that purport to be natural, do make use of synthetic preservatives and colours. To avoid accidentally purchasing cosmetics with these ingredients, remember to check that it is certified organic makeup. In the UK, the certification body may be Organic Food Federation, Soil Association or EcoCert.

Eco-friendly cosmetics

Certified organic makeup contains ingredients that have been grown without harming the environment. Some non-organic farms cause deforestation and other environmental damage but these would not be certified by any of the organic bodies.

EcoCert, which certifies Green People’s organic makeup, also requires that all packaging must be recyclable. Our mineral make up is very long-lasting anyway so you will not need to dispose of packaging often but it is good to know that at the end of its life, it will not go to landfill.

Some skin care products also contain ingredients which can be harmful to the environment when washed off. Phthalates have been identified as one group of chemicals which may cause problems for river life and are sometimes found in cosmetics – especially those with squeezy tubes. Green People does not use phthalates in any products, allowing you to enjoy natural, eco-friendly cosmetics.

Try our organic makeup now!

Discover the benefits of organic mineral makeup yourself. It has a silky, light texture that feels wonderful on the skin and does not leave giveaway tide-marks. As well as mineral powder, we have lipsticks, eyeshadow, mascara and concealer to complete your organic makeup selection. 

Browse our make-up now.