All Things Natural - Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics

My Fav Paraben-Free Mascara!

2014-04-28T02:57:00.001-04:00

Since I have and love my line of all natural cosmetics, Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics- you will only find me wearing cosmetics from it. However, since we are still in the process of coming out with new products, and haven't yet come out with a mascara- it led me on to search for a fabulous, well-working, long-lasting, paraben-free, and gluten-free mascara.

Luckily, my need for Band-Aids and a few other drug store items led me to go to the local Rx Store, and I came across Physician's Formula Sexy Booster line's Va Va Voom Volume Mascara! I have used their regular paraben-free mascara, and loved it, and was super excited to see what the Va Va Voom Volume was all about.

Now, while I appreciate pretty packaging, too many times I have found that the packaging often covers up for the lacking in the product, and/or functionality of it. I have a famous Versace perfume, with this gigantic lid on top- non-functional, although it is pretty. I like to carry my perfume in my purse(and no I don't care to get a small sample size-which is seldom found anyway)- this shape just doesn't allow for that. Same goes for too pretty packaged cosmetics- they look great, and then something tends to be off about the product. So I don't get too caught up in the packaging, rather more so the contents and quality.

BUT- as for the Va Va Voom Volume Mascara's adorable packaging- it was just as fab inside as it was outside. The red, with the lace, and the cute heel charm on the outside was equally matched by high quality, VOLUME(yay!!) and long lashes that I got after 2 coats. I really, really love this product because it is more natural in ingredients, paraben- and gluten-free, dermatologiest-approved, for sensitive eyes and skin, AND it actually works and does what it says- which is give you voluminous lashes.

I am loving the gorgeous after effect of when I have it on! Highly recommended- you should try it!

Get Stronger, Shiny, Healthier Hair- Naturally!!

2014-01-29T23:30:00.000-05:00

Changes in temperatures, especially extreme temperatures like summer and winter weather can be the cause of damage to hair, making it brittle, dry, frizzy, oily, and with dandruff.

There are some excellent natural remedies which if done on a regular basis you will see results!

1. The Yogurt Mask- As simple as it sounds- take a half cup-1 cup of yogurt(depending on the length of your hair). Add some water to slightly thin it out(like a shampoo consistency). Apply thoroughly root to ends. Leave in for 15-20 mins. Rinse out with warm water, and then shampoo as usual. Yogurt gives your hair a nice shine, and is soothing to the scalp, and is great for anyone with dandruff. Optional- add some lemon(about half a lemon).

2. The Egg Mask- Yes. Eggs in your hair. It does work! Take 2 eggs(adjust per the length of your hair), whisk them till you get that omlette ready consistency. While in the shower(it gets messy- and make sure no water is on your hair yet)- apply roots to ends. Keep in your hair for 15-30 minutes. The egg helps to really bring out the shine, and makes your hair stronger.

3. The Avocado Mask- Take 2 avocados, pit and take the flesh of the avocados out into a bowl. Mix and whisk. Add half a lemon, and stir in. Apply mask root to ends and leave in 25-45 minutes. This mask is excellent for shiny, soft hair with the oil of the avacado and the lemon working their magic to make that happen!

4. Yogurt, Milk, Honey, Lemon Mask- Take a half cup-1cup of yogurt, add 3 tablespoons of milk, add 2 tablespoons of honey, and squeeze in 1 lemon. Add to hair, root to tips, and massage in thoroughly. Leave it in your hair about 20 minutes. This leaves hair conditioned, soft, shiny, and strong.

For all the above masks- apply and leave in the recommended times, and if you want an ADDED effect, wrap it up in a hot wet towel, or plastic wrap. Then blow your blowdryer onto it for about 8-10 of the total amount of time. Also, after you rinse out the masks, shampoo and condition as usual.

Keep this up, doing the masks once a week, and you will see great improvement in your hair.

Also, I highly recommend paraben-free and pthalates-free shampoos that have naturally derived ingredients. For that you can see some of my earlier blog posts, or just see the beauty section in Whole Foods to see all the amazing natural brands out there! Alba is one of my favorites(their entire body line)!

Try these out and let us know how it works out for you!

Massage For Beauty

2014-01-17T02:42:00.000-05:00

Well Hello! And Happy New Year 2014 Glam Dolls!!

Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics has been blessed to have customers worldwide see what we are all about! So the blog has been on the backburner for a little while, but we are gonna make that not be a constant!

I just had a massage a week ago, and I am already craving another..! Not only is massage relaxing, great for your muscles, but it also helps your blood circulate, your tissues and every part of your body including organs are instantly benefited, AND you have that great release of endorphins and seratonin that give you that great and relaxed feeling!

YES- massages are awesome!!- but did you know they had so many beauty benefits as well? Massage is anti-inflammatory- yes- if you are feeling bloated, or like you are carrying some extra water, a massage is great for that!

Massage is also great for the complexion- the oxygenated blood flow that encourages lymphatic drainage(which removes toxins out of cells so nutrients can travel in), and ultimately adds vitality to dull complexions.

Massage can help during PMS! And a happier you- is a prettier you! It helps with bloat, and releives and relaxes aches and pains, and research has shown that regular massages helped alleviate the common symptoms associated with PMS.

Scalp massage is great for the hair. So a few minutes during your session not only helps relax the muscles around the head and face/jaw (which are all areas that if stressed cause headaches)- but also helps with hair growth and health.

So get out there and get a great massage and get glowing!

Get Beautiful and HEAL Yourself With Your Face!

2013-10-14T18:18:00.001-04:00

You read it right. You can heal your body and get beautiful with your face! Yes, you. And how you might inquire? Well inquisitive one, it is through the ancient practice of ACCUPRESSURE that this is accomplished!

You see here, below, there are millions of nerve endings correlated with the body parts and organs of the body.

You have them in your face, hands and even your feet. Each runs from top to bottom of your body in energy meridians, and each point is connected with nerve endings of a specific organ. For instance, the tip of your nose- that's connected with your HEART. That's right. And on either side of your nose, is your lung nerve-ending points.

So how do you do this? Simply apply some pressure to those points with clean, dry hands, and gently massage. This will soothe the areas that you are looking to placate.

To cure acne and blemishes: touch and apply pressure 1 inch below your eyes, and this should be on your cheekbone. Massaging this area will soothe and alleviate skin ailments. Why? Because it is touching the liver and kidney area that purify and cleanse toxins away from your body, and is also touching the heart area, so you are circulating fresh oxygenated blood back to your face.

Get a GLOW: Massage the area smack in between the eyebrows- also known in yoga as your 3rd eye, and the sixth chakra. This is also connected to the pituitary gland, that balances the hormone levels in the body via the endocrine system.

So get massaging, and heal your body! Visit our website for amazing gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free products that you will love. Always a good sale, and an amazing investment for your health, body, beauty and GETTING GLAM! And most definetly a great investment for the environment with our non-toxic, chemical free ingredients in our products!

Ciao bellas, until next, stay glamorous, stay healthy, stay beautifyl, and GET GLAM NATURALLY with Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics!

Gluten-Free Vegan Wrap- Protein Rich, Flavor-full and Delish!

2013-07-26T16:47:00.001-04:00

I used to live by this great vegan place called Terri's NYC, and now that I don't, I had to come up with my delicious kind of vegan wrap!

I used my ingredients from Trader Joe's.

Ingredients:
1 Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Brown Rice Wrap
1 ounce Trader Joe's Firm Non-GMO Tofu
1 handful of Trader Joe's Baby Spinach
1 quarter of Trader Joe's Red Onion
1 quarter tomato chopped
1 1/2 Tb Trader Joe's Original Hummus(so yumm!)
1-2 Tb Trader Joe's Smokey Chipotle Salsa- use as much or as little as you like
1 oz of Feta
salt to taste
pepper to taste
red chilli (cayenne) to taste

Method:
Take your wrap, and lay on top of a sheet of aluminum foil. Spread over it your Hummus. Then add your spinach, and chopped up onion on top. Add next your tofu. Top with salt, pepper, cayenne, and the salsa. Carefully wrap up, and wrap the foil right around it. You will need it to toast and then hold all the juices in.

Toast in your toaster oven for a few minutes. You can also skip this and eat it cold. I like mine a little warm!

Take out, unwrap at the top, and ENJOY!!!

I like this because every component has nutritional value and is protein packed.

Summer Frizz

2013-07-26T16:01:00.001-04:00

If you are like many out there who have naturally wavy hair, the summer heat and humidity can really do a number on your hair!!!!

I mean you can blow dry, flat iron, gloss on, and spray, but guess what--- go out in the heat and humidity and your hair is done! This topic even came up amongst friends who had the summer frizzies and she was asking whether keratin treatments were worth it.

I have had it done in the past and is definetly leaves your hair really straight and great for the summer, and lasts a while. However it does fade away wash after wash, and you are where you began-back to square one. :-(

Well I found this amazing product- Organix Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy. I used the Anti-Breakage Serum and the Flat Iron Spray. Both have natural ingredients such as coconut oil(which is rich with antioxidants), keratin proteins(which strengthens and softens the hair), avacado oil and cocoa butter(both which smooth and the cuticle to hold straight. Plus all the ingredients contribute in giving your hair a brilliant glow and luminescent shine.

I started out after my hair was air dried, and sprayed my hair with the Flat Iron Spray. Then once I finished flat ironing, I sprayed again to hold(the bottle directions say to do this), and added the Anti-Breakage Serum at the ends, and lightly over all.

The results were great, and my hair frizz did NOT win this time! What I like best is that the properties that contribute to straightening and shining the hair, and keeping it straight, shiny and non-frizzy are natural.

I highly recommend! You can get this at your local drugstore.

Natural Nail Polish Remover by Karma Organics

2013-06-13T18:18:00.000-04:00

Ok, it's back to fashion this week!

So we already talked about and know of all the dangerous and potentially harfmul/toxic chemicals and formaldehyde(known to cause cancer) found in NAIL POLISH. Thankfully, there are all natural choices that exist in nail polishes, and they come in the latest trendiest colors, classic colors and the like.

But taking the nail polish off can always be dangerous, toxic, smell of formaldehyde, and just not the most pleasant nor healthy process!

Enter Karma Organics Natural Nail Polish Remover- with Soybean Oil and natural oil extracts- I used the lavender oil one! They come in three different scent/flavors- Lavender, Tea Tree Oil, and Unscented with Vitamin E Oil.

I thought I would have to rub with a cotton ball for a while to get the nail polish I used off. But I was pleasantly surprised when with two swipes/rubs the nailpolish was off! No running of nail polish color on my skin, no smell, and best off all, my skin felt moisturized.

The scent was really light lavender, nothing to crazy. At 4 ounces per bottle and $12 for the bottle, it is a little pricier than I would like, HOWEVER, you only have to use a little bit to get the nail polish off so that is a good thing!

Check them out on their site http://www.karmaorganicspa.com/products-2/nail-polish-remover/ , or buy it at Whole Foods!

Gluten Free Walnut Chocolate Chip Bars

2013-05-31T19:22:00.000-04:00

One of my FAVORITE loves of life is cooking for my family and friends, and them enjoying what I make! I am going to start adding gluten-free and other fav dish recipes here so that you can try them out too, if you have a finesse for cooking!

I have included 2 recipes- 1 is the easy way to make them, and the 2nd is for when you want to take the time and make some gluten free chocolate chip cookies with some TLC!

I love Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix. And so do my neices and nephew when I make them! I wanted to make cookie bars just to try something different, so I basically mixed all wet and dry ingredients per Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe instructions. For those of you who do not eat eggs, yogurt is a natural substitute- for one egg, instead use one tablespoon(Tb) yogurt. Any plain yogurt will do, or if you want more of a vanilla taste add vanilla flavored yogurt instead!

Once I have the dough ready, I lightly grease the a baking sheet with organic butter or a light olive oil. The thickness when you lay out the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet should be about half an inch. Press the dough onto the cookie sheet and press down and to the edges if it is smaller in size(the cookie sheet), if the sheet is larger, one of the sides will require you to make the edges into a straight line to form a rectangle.

Once you have that, get some Trader Joes Walnuts, or any fairtrade, organic walnut brand, and chop them so that they are little peanut sized peices. Sprinkle over the cookie dough, and press into dough so that they can cook evenly.

I think the cooking time is about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Once it's done, leave to cool, then cut when it is lukewarm or cooled down completely(if you can wait!), and cut into 2" x 2" peices, and ENJOY!

Here is the next choco chip cookie recipe, courtesy of Gluten Free On a ShoeString, a great blog for gluten-free cooking!

Ingredients

2 cups (280 g) high-quality all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
10 tablespoons (125 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (55 g) packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 extra-large egg at room temperature, beaten
9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large bowl, place the flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, salt and granulated sugar, and whisk to combine well. Add the brown sugar and whisk, working out any lumps in the brown sugar. Add the butter and shortening, then the vanilla and egg, and mix to combine. The dough will be thick.
In a separate small bowl, toss the chocolate chips with the cornstarch to coat. Add the chips and cornstarch to the cookie dough in the large bowl. Mix until the chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scrape the dough onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Shape it into a log about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and close the plastic wrap tightly over the log. Place the dough log in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
Remove the cookie dough from the freezer, unwrap, and slice with a large serrated or very sharp chef's knife thickly in cross-section into rounds that are nearly 3/4-inch thick. Place the rounds about 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet, and bake, rotating once during baking, until the cookies are lightly golden brown and set, about 12 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet until firm. Store any leftovers in the freezer, in a freezer-safe container or wrap.

I love both, have tried both, and am sure any chocolate chip cookie lover will not know the difference between these and the regular ones! And remember, use yogurt to substitute eggs, if you do not eat eggs!

Bon Appetite!

Kevin Murphy- Trendy Salon Quality Hair Care Products Using Mainly Natural Ingredients!

2013-05-22T19:34:00.000-04:00

Yes, Yes, Yes! I found it recently on a visit to Soon Beauty Lab Salon at their west-side location. Kevin Murphy hair care uses mainly all natural ingredients in their products, and even use eco-friendly packaging!

I was surprised to find the Kevin Murphy line luxurious, pleasant-smelling, extensive haircare line being used on everybody(male/female/young/old/mixed hairtypes) and was surprised even MORE when they told me this uniquely packaged hair product was mainly NATURAL! I was really, really happy when I heard this. Although most salons have product that apparently smells good and makes your hair look good when its all said and done, we still know all the pthalates, parabens, and other chemicals they are filled with.

Some of the main ingredients they use:
Immortelle
Produced from the flowers of the Helichrysum plant. It is rich in antioxidants to help stopthe onslaught of damage to hair.

Bur Oil
Improves hair strength, shine and body. Helps penetrate the scalp to relieve dry, flaky skin.
Horse Chestnut Seed Extract
Adds strength, shine and body.

Safflower Seed Oil
Acts as a lubricant to give the hair a soft and smooth appearance.

Apple Extracts
Help to remove dead cells from the hair’s surface.

Sugar Cane Extracts
Alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA’S) a gentile exfoliate to the hair prepares the hair to receive thenutrients and give a smooth shiny surface to the hair.

Citrus Limonium (Lemon Oil)
Antioxidant rich.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Strengthening antioxidant that helps prevent breakage

Their hair care products range from their washes, to their rinses, to treatments, to styling, to even tools. I was really impressed with the way my hair felt, and even smelled(so yummy) when they used the shampoo and rinse on my hair. They cut and styled, and used finishing serum and hairspray, and voila! My hair looked ultra-glam, well-styled, and even kept well in the humid heat! I am really happy with Kevin Murphy hair care products, and am excited to use this in my daily regiment, though it is pricey, I am convinced it makes for a good invenstment :-) !

Do They Have Natural Nail Polish?

2013-05-15T17:49:00.000-04:00

The answer- YES!!! They do!! I just came across this great brand of nail polish, that is natural, hypo-allergenic, and of course, FREE of toxins called Go Natural Nailpolish.

What is so great about them? Go Natural Nail Polish is made from biodegradable ingredients which will dry hard, be chip-free, and have a durable finish! What's more, they do not have foul orders, do not damage your nails or the environment, and have no toxic chemicals- they are free of formaldehyde, toluene, acentone, BPA, DBP, and every other chemical normally found in "harmless looking" nailpolishes.

They also have a biodegradable, soy-based polish remover, along with a base and top coat. Available in 49 shades, I went with the hot pink, and loved it.

I haven't tried their nailpolish remover but I am so GLAD they have come out wtih everything you would need to get that great manicure/pedicure. without all the chemicals!

A Few of My Favorite Things- Tom's of Maine

2013-04-17T15:55:00.001-04:00

They went from a tiny company to being known pretty much all over the world, and found in the common grocery store or drug store, and not just at Whole Foods or specialty natural stores.

I first got introduced to them when my sister (who was already all about natural things) urged me to stop using my deodorant and to use more natural deodorants that didn't have the aluminum. There was the Alum stick, which looks like a crystal, and once dipped in water, you can apply it to the under arm area. I didn't find it to be really effective, so I decided to try Tom's deodorant, and I was pleasantly surprised by its long lasting capabilities!

It now can be found in the common stick form, or the roll-on form. Tom's deodorant comes in various scents, and even an unscented one. I like the Lavender scent best!

I recently got introduced to Tom's of Maine Toothpaste. Admittedly, it wasn't the normal and usual minty bubbly action of the normal fluoride-filled pastes. It had more of a dry, baking soda consistency, but as I brushed, foam build-up was happening and I could feel the mint kicking in. Once I rinsed, I found my mouth to be refreshingly clean! I think it took me a few days to get used to Tom's of Maine toothpaste, but now that I am used to it, I don't mind the texture and initial taste at all. To top it, my normally sensitive gums are actually not as sensitive.

Not bad for a natural toothpaste!

The latest great find in the Tom's of Maine line that I have found is their Natural Beauty Bar. It's smooth and moisturizing to the skin, and feels great when showering because you get a real nice lather going. They have a few different scents like lavender and apricot.

If you haven't checked out this line of natural toiletry and body products, you have to try them out. You can find them at most retail, grocery, and drug stores.

A Few of My Favorite Things: Alba Botanica Lotions, Creams, SunScreen, Lip Balm and More!

2013-04-09T18:55:00.002-04:00

Well, I love all things natural, and this is the start of " A Few of My Favorite Things" series!

Alba Botanica is definetlely a brand this Glam Girl LOVES loves loves to use! I have been using this brand's products for 3 years now, and I started because I was looking for a natural, luxurious body cream that made my skin feel smooth as silk- naturally. I was so impressed!

This delicious brand has some amazing products. They have lotions, body creams, shampoos, conditioners, body scrubs, sunscreens, lip balm and lip gloss, cleansers, and so much more--- and their stuff smells and feels great!And then I found my new love- Alba Bontanica's Natural Hawaiian Body Cream.

I have the body cream, it comes in a large tub, and let me tell you- this stuff feels luxe, luxurious, creamy, not too oily, and goes on and stays on to moisturize even the driest of dry skin. I currently have their 'Coconut Milk' scented body cream, though I used to use the papaya scent(equally amazing!)

Another great Alba Botanica product I own is the Natural Hawaiian Body Scrub. This great product is filled with natural essential oils, and course sea salt, that feels invigorating when you put it on your skin. It is great to smooth your skin and exfoliate.

Then they have their shampoos and conditioners labeled Natural Hawaiian Shampoo and Conditioner, and currently we are using the 'Drink It Up Coconut Milk"' scented for both. The quality is great, you still get that clean feeling after washing hair, and the conditioner works well too. It's great because they are free of the parabens and chemicals, which is the same stuff you will find in the "big and popular brands." If brands like this are good for you and work well, I think then THIS is the way to go! Try them out today! You can find them either at their actual website, or they have them at Whole Foods Markets, Wegmans, and other fine stores!

2013 Eye Makeup Trends

2013-03-21T14:03:00.001-04:00

The latest fashion craze found on the runways for this season as seen in Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Rebecca Minkoff, Ferragamo, and the like is beautiful, colorful hues in the eyes. That's right- blues, purples, greens- all were found on the runways.

This was paired with a muted lip, or nude; something natural like soft corals, peaches, and pinks. This look can bring out and enhance any outfit during the evening, and if worn subtly, can even look good during the day for work.

Some brands are with the trend : Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics Gel Eye Liner with their liners, coming in colors like Ocean(ocean blue) and Raisin(plum). Even with Eyeshadows you can see these beautiful color palettes: Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics Matte Eyeshadow, Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics Shimmer Shadow.

These trends are classic, and can be worn well I feel in almost any season with the right outfit! So have you tried out these colors? Imagine a smokey eye with plums and blues! How hot would that be!? Be bold and get some more color in your eyes! You will love these classic, beautifully colored palettes, and perhaps find that they are not as crazy as you might have imagined!

Dealing With Stress Naturally!

2013-02-23T02:30:00.002-05:00

Being in the middle of a move, I realized how stressful it can all be. Balancing work, moving, all the details, packing, a puppy, relationships, etc. can all get to you really fast! Stress from moving, work, emotional and relationship issues, life issues and many more things can cause us to feel drained, leaving us with less energy, irritable, angry, depressed and many other things!

I wanted to take a break this time from cruelty-free beauty, fashion, and makeup, and talk about natural ways to de-stress!

So what to do to eliminate the stress? There are some great natural remedies to help you feel de-stressed in no time!

1. Exercise- the release of endorphins once you get going on that run or walk, or whatever you choose to workout, will help to ease your mind in no time.

2. Drink Tea- tea has been shown to have soothing effects on anyone, even black tea, which has some amount of caffeine, though small. Any kind of tea, black, earl grey, chamomile, lemon, can all do the trick!

3. Bath/shower- taking a bath with some epsom salt, or a nice hot invigorating shower can help relieve muscular stress, thus helping you to loosen up. Plus feeling fresh always makes you feel good!

4. Yoga- yoga which means joining of the mind and body in Sanskrit, has been shown to help balance the mind and body, and this has even been shown scientifically.

5. Gardening- getting out in nature, and tending to plants along with weeding, digging, pulling, and lifting can get physical yet with a nurturing touch. This is a great way to be one with nature, and get some stress out!

6. Play with a pet!- dogs, cats, animals- they have been shown to help decrease depression, soothe stress, and in general make people feel happy. They usually have so much UNCONDITIONAL love, which requires very little. The loyalty, love and affection can take your mind off whatever happened at work, or whatever is on your mind, leaving you feeling more relaxed and happy! :-)

7. Do what you love- Have a hobby? Love to dance, sing, see movies? Do these things esPECially when you are stressed. Taking your mind off those stressors won't be so hard when you are doing what you love.

8. Journal- Sometimes its so easy to forget what we are even feeling, when we get that busy. Journaling will help us express our emotions in a safe outlet, and gives you a better understanding and perspective as to what happened, and what you can do about it.

9. Talk to an unbiased, non-judgemental, positive uplifting friend. And this could be a friend, your mother, your sister, brother, whoever you implicitly trust and feel you can let your guard down in front of. Having a good sounding board can help you let it all out, and feel better about yourself and not as stressed once you release it.

10. Pray/meditate- you may be agnostic, atheistic, somewhat or very religious, or spiritual. Whatever your orientation, reaching out to that higher energy, helps us to somehow feel we are one, and giving your stress to this power has been something people have done for centuries. It has a stress-releasing effect like no other.

11. Accupuncture- they really got it right in China with the art of accupuncture. Sure, just like you, I was doubtful that needles in my body would be anything but good for me, but BELIEVE me- this method of stress-relief is EXTREMELY effective. Not only does it relax you, your muscles, and entire body, but it has been known to CURE things like migraines, health issues, infertility, nerve problems and so on.

12. Massage- Ohhhhh yeah! You know it. Massage- for most of us, the very word feels good! This great thing called massage is not just fabulous and amazing- it is actually phenomenal for your musculus-skeletal system, the lymphatic system, the nervous system, your blood circulation, and your body's detoxification. Try to do this whenever you can. Its a luxury that's GREAT for you!

Naturally relieving stress can be easier than we may have thought! These are some great things you can do to relieve stress! I hope this helps.

Animal Products in Your Makeup- And No, They Are Not Pleasant To Have In Them Either!

2013-02-11T17:55:00.002-05:00

You might believe its not a big deal that you have some sort of animal product, or by-product in your makeup. Yes, it's in your lipstick, lipgloss, nailpolish, foundation, eye makeup, creams, lotions, toiletries - and pretty much everything.

Surprised? I would be too, and was when I first learned this. Want to know what the top 10 animal by-products are help to make up your makeup? Here is the top 10 countdown of animal byproducts in your cosmetics.

10. Oleoresin Capsicum
Better known as pepper, and a huge part of what makes pepper spray- this this substance is commonly used as a defense spray by police and law enforcement who may encounter dangerous animals in the wild. Heck pepper spray is used by women to defend themselves if need be. This pepper spray causes temporary blindness when making contact to the eye, and is burning to the skin.

And guess what- its found as capacin extract(same thing as extract of chilli pepper) in cosmetics! When you wear your lipstick or lipgloss and you feel a tingly sensation on your lips- know that its the oleoresin capsicum that causing this. Fairly harmless, but is it even needed?

9. Waste Cooking Oil

This great stuff is often used by cosmetics companies as a surfactant. This basically helps to "regenerate damaged skin" so they say. Many of these companies get their waste oil from good old fast food restaurants. While the idea that they are recycling something sounds great, its pretty gross and disgusting to know they use that as a skin regenerating agent. Eww!!

8. Fish Scales

If you have ever used any cosmetic that has a shimmer to it, you can bet it has fish scales in it.The pearl-escent sheen on eyeshadows, nail polish, and such come from this ingredient.

7. Chicken Bone Marrow
Chicken Bone Marrow is just one of many animal based ingredients used in your everyday cosmetics. A possible reason behind this is that it is said that bone marrow helps promote youthful skin, and helps skin cells to create a youthful appearance. It may also be used as an anti-inflammatory. You can also find this in facial creams and moisturizers.

6. Cochineal Dye
So guess what this is!??! You may not find cochineal dye listed as an ingredient in your cosmetics, but you will find carmine, cochineal, or carminic acid. If you find any of these ingredients listed, you probably are using a cosmetic that has some sort of red hue to it, such as lipstick. It may seem pretty harmless, but this dye is used in a lot of cosmetics that comes from cochineal beetles. The bugs are drowned in hot water, dried, and then ground to a fine powder. The crimson red dye is then extracted and used in whatever beauty product you can imagine. It’s also used in food products as well, such as gelatins, juices, and even candy.

5. Bull Semen

As surprised as you may be by this, this trend of using semen in cosmetics is not new. It has been used for several years in the form of cod sperm in lotions because it provides a quality that binds with water. But recently, bull semen is being used by cosmetic companies and salons in products for instance, for the hair, that provide a sheen, and lustrous quality to it. They also believe no other ingredient can provide the same sheen. The salon, known as Hari’s Salon, uses bull semen mixed with katria root, to neutralize the odor, and viola, shiny hair. If you’re up for some semen in your hair, take a trip to the U.K. with $90 in hand. Maybe the cowboys know something we don’t.

4. Human Foreskin

Yes! Are you surprised too? If you are "looking for the fountain of youth" then look no further. Human foreskin is what is used been used for years as a method to cultivate new skin growth, instead of performing skin graphs on burn patients. While it may seem unethical to you, many cosmetics companies around the world have been using this in their makeup for a long time! The same method is also used in the cosmetics world. Companies, the most notable being SkinMedica, use foreskin fibroblasts in cosmetic creams and collagens, especially those made to reduce wrinkles. It is said that one piece of foreskin from a baby boy can be used to create about 4 acres of new skin.

3. Ambergris

Ambergris; sounds like something nice, maybe pretty, however, it’s everything but that. It’s actually a gray or black substance that is found in the digestive system of sperm whales- we’ll just call it bile, or “whale by-product,” both work. Despite its dark color and waxy texture, ambergris is said to have a very earthy and sweet smell to it. The substance was widely used in cosmetics, especially perfumes because of its smell. However, not many companies use it today as synthetic scents have become much more popular. Whoever decided to smell this definitely has some guts!

2. Urea

Who knew urine contained something cosmetic companies would flip over? Urea, a chief waste product of our body as well as from animals, is used in antiperspirants, moisturizers, mouthwashes, deodorants, and shampoos. That’s right; you’re getting all beautified with the help of an organic compound in urine! Urea is used because it is known to absorb, attract and retain water, and contains vitamins A, D, E, and K. Not only does it work wonders on sweat and moisturizing, it is also a great anti-inflammatory as well as a sun protection. Thankfully, most companies now use synthetic urea instead of extracting it from a horse.

1. Human placenta

Despite how disgusting they look, some people have actually found a new use for them: cosmetics. The company Plazan has created and manufactured an entire line of cosmetics made with human placenta. Why placenta? Apparently cosmetics that use hormones extracted from the placenta, such as Hyaluronic Acid and Protein Hydrolysate, help to promote tissue growth, which is very effective in removing wrinkles. As if it’s any better, our bodies don’t become reliant upon products with human placenta because it’s made with our biological structure, both those products that use animal placenta are another story.

The Thick Bushy Brow Trend

2013-01-24T15:18:00.000-05:00

Jennifer Connolly looks great with the thicker brow.

So this new bushy brow trend seems to be the craze these days. Everywhere I look that is all I see! Women sporting thicker, bushier, straighter(less arch) brows.

This Model could thicken her brow and still look good because of her strong jawline.

Brooke Sheilds brought the thick brow into trend!

While it may look good on SOME women, I really think it is rather unflattering on most! Sorry ladies. But an undefined, bushy eyebrow on the wrong face shape (for many it is) turns out to look not so right.

Sorry, this model has too thick brows for her face shape. Not flattering.

Bushy eyebrows- the CORRECT face shape- someone with a STRONG jaw line, and a more square shaped face. So Kyle from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, or Brooke Shields, or Bethanney, all who have a strong jaw line and a square shaped face- they can rock the bushy brow and make it look good.

Thick brows look good on Kiera Knightly because she has a wide jaw line.

But if you have a narrow, round, or long face, the bushy brow is not for you! The important focus will have to be on SHAPE and ARCH, even if you want a thicker brow.

Even with a thicker brow, Megan Fox still gets arch-y in her brow.

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also does a nice arch.

Beyonce arches and shapes her brows just right!

Halle's delicate long face is complimented by her shaped, arched brows.

Getting the right tweezer, or having someone do it for you, whether its threading, waxing, or tweezing can give you the best brow look for your face. To further define your brow, many beauty brands have brow liners & brow definers like brow gel enhancers. Just take a brush, dab, and fill in your brow once you have given it the right shape.

Even Oprah has said, "Your eyebrows change your face." Getting the right brow will give you the best look for your face. The end-results will enhance your face and your beauty, giving you that extra edge of fabulous-ness!

Be Cruelty-FREE!! Cruelty-Free Makeup Is the Way to Go!

2013-01-20T00:31:00.003-05:00

Think of a bunny. Harmless, cute, fluffy, soft, white- bunny rabbits. Yes, those adorable, nose-twiching creatures- they are PREY to many BIG-time cosmetic companies out there. As adorable as they are, they are the ones, along with rats, who get tested on products, injected into their eyes, rubbed onto their bare skin after being shaven, and these poor animals are tested on while pregnant.

"While testing cosmetics such as lipstick and shampoo on animals was banned in the European Union in 2009, elsewhere around the world animal suffering for cosmetics continues. Rabbits still have chemicals dripped into their eyes or rubbed into their shaved skin, and rodents still have substances forced down their throats or injected into their blood to observe toxic effects. Even pregnant animals are dosed with chemicals to test the effects on their unborn babies. These tests cause suffering and ultimately death - just to produce a new shade of lip-gloss or a reformulated skin cream."( Mark Jones, http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-jones/animal-testing-ugly-secret-of-beauty_b_1454715.html).

Although Europe is on its way to completely banning animal-tested products(they are planning to ban everything animal tested by March 2013), the US and Canada are still not strict, and have flex guidelines that do not prohibit such testing.

Cruelty-free companies like Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics and LUSH use ingredients that they already know are safe, and thus have no need for testing on animals. If any cruelty-free companies need to test, they use the EpiDerm artificial human skin model.

However, if companies insist on using 'new to the world' ingredients without existing data and for which non-animal tests are not yet available, the 'need' for animal tests can be triggered. For these companies, the solution is simple: avoid new ingredients until their safety can be assured using strictly non-animal methods.

There are a good amount of CRUELTY-FREE beauty brands out there which include: Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics, LUSH, Urban Decay, Dermalogica, Liz Earle, Marks & Spencer, Faith In Nature, and Paul Mitchell. These are SOME of the cruelty-free beauty brands out there, and you can visit PETA's website(www.peta.org) to learn more about cruelty-free beauty brands.

Companies that are NOT cruelty-free include big names like: L'Occitane, L'oreal, Revlon, Mary Kay, Avon, Lancome, Yardley, Clinique, Johnson & Johnson, Givenchy, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Chanel, Proctor & Gamble, Garnier, FCUK, and many others.

It is a sad fact that these big name beauty brands continue to animal test- and be cruel to animals- even though there are equally effective alternatives out there.

We hope that the list of CRUELTY-FREE COSMETICS will continue to grow, and more and more consumers gravitate towards a healthier, kinder, and more eco-friendly choice by purchasing CRUELTY-FREE beauty products.

Happy New Year- Ring the New Year in With Health and Beauty!!!

2013-01-13T13:41:00.002-05:00

This year we have exciting gift sets that will remain, and change throughout the year. We also have gift cards for $25, $50, $75, and $100. They make for great gifts, especially if you don't know what to buy your special friend, mom, sister, or co-worker!

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Buy our Gift Cards for $25, $50, $75, $100

Check us out on facebook, and don't forget to "like" our page to show your support! You can find us on facebook at: facebook.com/glamgirlnaturals and also on twitter at twitter.com/glamgirlnatural

We will be having some fun contests where you can win free Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics products, so check the pages out frequently and don't miss out on the fun!

We have many written testimonials on our website, and you can view them here: http://www.glamgirlnaturals.com/testimonials-17.html and we have video testimonials that we put up on our facebook page, so check those out too!

Our Awesome, Long Lasting, Beautiful Glam Girl Blush!

We hope to be formulating some skin care this year, so stay tuned. In the mean while, enjoy our DEAL OF THE DAY, that we have every day to week. This week the DEAL OF THE DAY is Glam Girl Blush, for $12.50, msrp $15.
This blush has 6 beautiful shades that will enhance any complexion, and bring out more dimension to your cheekbones. Plus adding blush to your look always freshens up the entire makeup ensemble. The blush is non-comdogenic(won't clog your pores) , is gluten-free, & is non-acnegenic.

Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook! Thank you for your support! We hope you all make it a beautiful, healthy, glamorous NEW YEAR!!!!

Giving the Gift of Glamor, Health, & Beauty: Give Beauty Gifts, that Are Toxic-Free!!

2012-12-08T13:16:00.001-05:00

Tis the Season! So every evening afterwork, or even during your lunch hour you are out there, getting gifts, stocking stuffers, checking that list off of to-gets, and stressing about not having enough time to do it all! You are at work, browsing through different store websites to see what you can get for your loved ones. Many will get perfumes, makeup kits, and other beauty related gifts for their special ladies.But have you thought of what those very things- perfumes, makeup, and other beauty related gifts- are made of? When you do, and you actually read the ingredients, and even do a quick google on all that stuff you get to see what all the chemicals these beauty items are made of. Yes, all the silicone, bismuth chloride, parabens, dyes and colors, lakes and carmines- you can google it- are actually very bad and even detrimental to everyone's health. Why do they use it? Mainly because these ingredients are cheaper, easier to preserve the makeup and beauty items, so that they can sit on shelves and eventually be sold to you!

Did you know that foundation itself has 24 different chemicals in it that are harmful to you? Perfume- try 250 chemicals- yes, you read right, 250. How about lipstick- the stuff that goes directly on and in your mouth- 33. I mean just look at the picture below to see how much harm women do everyday to themselves: You can learn more about all these chemical ingredients found in most beauty products here: chemicals found in beauty products.At the end of the day, its your choice to use and gift others to use this stuff, or something better. There are many different better brands out there, that use better-for-you-ingredients. Some of my favorites are Alba(lotions, body scrubs, etc), Nature's Gate(shampoos, conditioners, and lotions), Avalon Organics(shampoo, conditioner), & Glam Girl Naturals(an all natural, mineral & plant based makeup line, that pretty much has everything you could ask for in a makeup line, and the quality is great- plus it is gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free).Make a better choice this year when gifting beauty related gifts to YOURSELF, and your loved ones! There are great options out there, so why not choose better? You and I- we all deserve it!

Natural Face Mask for OILY or ACNE PRONE SKIN

2012-11-15T18:10:00.002-05:00

Have oily skin, acne, &/or blackheads? This natural remedy will work wonders for your skin, clearing it, making it less oily, and making it glow.

The tomatoes are the antioxidants here that help to absorb the oil of the skin. The lemon is not only an excellent agent to make your skin glow, but it also helps to kill any bacteria that sits in the pores causing breakouts.

For this mask you will be needing:

Ingredients:
1 over-ripe tomato
1 tsp lemon juice
1tsp instant oatmeal(plain!)

Method:
- scoop out the inside of the tomato and put into your blender
-add lemon juice and oatmeal, and blend till it is a smooth consistancy
-apply to your face(should be clean, no makeup)
-leave on for 15 min
-wash off with warm water, and pat face dry with towel

Your skin will feel smooth, clean, and refreshed, and the tomato and lemon juice acid will be in action in your pores, helping to clear up your skin, and deminish any excess oil! The oatmeal helps provide balance to the skin and prevents itchiness.

Remarkably, the ingredients in Glam Girl Naturals also help to heal and restore your skin. Recommended for the face after this mask, is Glam Girl Naturals Concealer, and Glam Girl Naturals Loose Mineral Foundation.

Over time, you will see how the healing properties in Glam Girl Naturals makeup helps to improve the quality of your skin. The ProVitamin B5 and Allantoin(comes from Comfrey Root) which work together to condition and repair the skin. In addition,
Golden jojoba oil will aid in reducing acne by helping to regulate sebum production and balance the skin.
Also included are skin beneficial topical botanicals such as Bisabolol, the active part of Chamomile, which is great for its soothing and anti-bacterial properties. Improve the quality of your skin and your skin will glow in gratitude!

Natural Facial Skin Care! All Natural Winter Moisturizing Mask

2012-11-14T19:42:00.002-05:00

All Natural Winter Moisturizing Mask

With the cold weather surrounding us for the next few months, dry skin will be a common thing to deal with. You can save a lot of money and time using these all natural, effective face remedies!

MOISTURIZING FACE MASK:
Ingredients:
1/2 an avocado
1 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tbsp milk(whole milk for best results, since it has the most fat)

Method:

-Half your avocado and scoop it out.
-Add milk to create a smoother consistency.
-Add honey.

-Mix together for a minute and apply generously over your face. Leave on for 30 mins.

After the 30 mins, wet a washcloth with warm water, and wipe off the mask.

Apply your favorite moisturizer, and finish it off with Glam Girl Naturals -Glam Girl Naturals Loose Mineral Powder, Glam Girl Naturals Cream Mineral Foundation, and ALL other Glam Girl Natural Makeup!

Your skin will thank you for the natural things you have used!

FALL/WINTER 2012 Makeup Trends!

2012-10-04T18:27:00.001-04:00

The trends for fall 2012 kind of lead into what to look for in the nude, natural, simplistic look of Spring 2013.

This seasons plays with dark and light, using neutral and soft tones on one face part, and then using dramatic, deep rouge or dark eye-ink on another. Dark red, crimson lips paired with no eye makeup OR simple nude lips with some dramatic or colorful eye makeup were some of the notable fashion trends seen in the Fall 2012 fashion shows.

In the spring it will be a clean, simple, natural look, so this kind of is a prelude into that.

Check out these examples from different fashion shows, of the deep, dark, red crimson lips with little to no makeup in the eyes.

Above are the dark, dramatic eyes, paired with a nude, sheer, or light pink lip color.

What are your thoughts on these looks? Will you be wearing these looks? I think it is easy to do either, and for me personally, I like the heavier eye paired with a nude lip, or light pink lip. What will you be doing makeup-wise this fall/winter?

If you like this trend, and can see yourself wearing these bold colors, paired with neutrals, or light pinks, you can find all of these in our all natural, good for you cosmetic line, Glam Girl Naturals. You can try the Glam Girl Shimmer Shadows in Endless Love(a gorgeous royal blue) or Stiletto(hot, sexy black), and pair it with Glam Girl Lipglosses in the shades of Summer Love, Teddy, and Sweet Cherry, or Glam Girl Lipsticks in Nude, Divine, or Chic.

Or for the crimson red lips look, you can try Glam Girl Naturals Lipsticks in Passion, Lavish, or Luscious, or even GGN Lipglosses in Vixen, Royal Grape, or Melon.

Photos courtesy of Harper's Bazaar.com

Spring 2013 Trends- Nude, Minimal Makeup Look

2012-09-12T21:42:00.003-04:00

This upcoming 2013 spring season's trend that has been reflected at the NY Fashion Week Runway Shows in makeup is that of a minimalistic, natural look. That means a great skin regime and good base makeup such as a primer, foundation, and concealer are needed to get that perfect glowing skin look(unless you already naturally possess it, and lucky you!)

That being said, these models are definitely wearing a primer, concealer, foundation, blush, a light color eye shadow, some mascara, and a light shade of lipstick.

Makeup does NOT need to look overly dramatic, or caked on. In fact, I think that looks tacky. Makeup worn in balance is what I'm all about- a heavy eye with a light lip shade, or a bright, deep hue of lip color, with minimal eye makeup. A lot of women hesitate to wear make up because they are not too familiar with its application. Or, they feel out of place wearing it.

I was watching an episode of "What Not To Wear" the other day on TLC, and a 30 year old woman had never worn make up. Her words when she saw herself at first in the mirror were "It looks weird." Lol! Actually she said that about all her new outfits, but that is just because she was resistant to change, and a new, fresh look. One thing that struck out though, was when make up artist Carmendy responded, by saying "Make up only enhances what is already there. It may look weird to you, because your features are exaggerated now." After a few minutes of staring at herself in the mirror, the woman actually agreed and felt she looked very pretty.

This fall and winter the color trends in makeup are bold, gem-toned colors for clothes and for make up. But come spring, I welcome it because its a fresh approach and look, that a lot of women who don't normally wear make up, can start using it, without feeling like they have "raccoon eyes" or clown lips!!

Glam Girl Naturals offers an amazing assortment with various shades that match almost every skin type in Loose Mineral Foundation(light to medium coverage), Cream Mineral Foundation(medium to heavy coverage), Glam Girl 2 in 1 which can be used as a primer and is great as a finishing powder(apply after foundation to get a finished look), Face Concealer to even out skin tone and erase blemishes, and Hydrating Primer to control and balance out oily skin without drying it out, and can be used as a primer or even a light foundation.

An added bonus to all Glam Girl Naturals products, are that they are GREAT for sensitive skin, and the natural ingredients actually help to heal your skin and get it into better condition!

Visit www.glamgirlnaturals.com today and try out the foundations, primers, and/or concealers for that flawless skin look.

Part 3- The Chemicals In Your Makeup- 101

2012-09-08T00:49:00.000-04:00

Prevention. The act of preventing something from happening. In the case of sickenesses and disease, organic foods, toiletry and makeup products with natural based ingredients- all of these things are prevention. These are methods to prevent the result what commonly happens when people use non-organic, chemicalized foods, and chemically laden toiletries and cosmetics.

The prevention from sickness, allergies, diseases, and cancer are how we can proactively take charge and give ourselves and our families something better. Cancer, which is something which has, of late, become a surprisingly big issue, which was never really present 20, 30, 40 years or before that. I have had 5 people in my life some closer than others, some that I had known and liked, and they all died of cancer.

It was shocking to see this sudden increase in what we barely ever heard of in the 80s and 90s, growing up.

Genetically Modified Plants

So many of the hidden chemicals in pesticides go directly into the crops that we eat; the food that animals we will eat; the chemically and genetically modified wheat, rice, corn, soy, tomatoes, potatoes, bananas(the list can go on for a long time)- all of these things have slowly creaped into our systems and formed into sicknesses, diseases, cancers, and allergies. Links have been found in eating gmo foods and autistic children. Links have been correlated and found to be causing so many issues, illnesses and sicknesses, that even Dr. Oz and shows that millions watch are turning to organic foods, natural remedies for issues, and looking for the more natural alternative.

There is no reason to be blind to this any longer. It is time to do better, and seek better alternatives.

Chemicals Found in Your Makeup

As for the Chemicals in Your Makeup 101- today I want to discuss nanoparticles and silicone.

Nanoparticles: The long-term health risks of nanoparticles remain poorly understood. The likely exposure in ‘real life’ conditions is also unknown. But early studies have suggested that if exposure is high enough, nanoparticles now used by the cosmetics industry could cause lung damage , cell toxicity, damage DNA, and possibly even harm unborn children.

Silicone: Environment Canada assessments concluded that cyclotetrasiloxane and cylcopentasiloxane — also known as D4 and D5 — are toxic, persistent, and have the potential to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms. Also, the European Union classifies D4 as a endocrine disruptor, based on evidence that it interferes with human hormone function,and a possible reproductive toxicant that may impair human fertility. In laboratory experiments, exposure to high doses of D5 has been shown to cause uterine tumours and harm to the reproductive and immune systems. D5 can also influence neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

There are MANY more chemicals that are commonly found in your daily, common, and popular makeup brands, such as HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, which is used primarily as an anti-caking agent. It has some links to causing organ toxicity. You can find more information on this and many of the other commonly found chemicals HERE: http://www.glamgirlnaturals.com/WATCH-OUT-FOR-THESE-INGREDIENTS--13.html

The point is to make you aware- not scare you. Do something better for yourself, in your foods, your toiletries, and in your makeup.

Plant and Flower Extracts Found In Glam Girl Naturals

Glam Girl Naturals offers all natural cosmetics that are free of nanoparticles and silicone, among the many other chemicals that are found in all other cosmetic brands.

They are filled with minerals and plant derivatives that actually help to heal and better your skin condition, and come in various shades of foundations, eyeshadows, eye gel liner, lipgloss, lipstick and more!

Make a better choice today.

Glam Girl 2 In 1(can be used as a primer or finishing poweder)

Glam Girl Cream Mineral Foundation

Glam Girl Eye Gel Liners and Brow Definers

Glam Girl Lipstick

Part 2- The Chemicals In Your Makeup- 101

2012-08-25T18:46:00.002-04:00

This was the front page of the Life & Style section of a local NY paper. Finally, the truth is coming out. The hidden, mysterious sudden appearance of lethargy on a large scale, depression growing, cancers popping up left and right, and allergies being very popular and common to have, there are hidden causes in the daily items we EAT and WEAR/USE.

When I say wear and use, I am talking about the daily routine items- shampoos, soaps, lotions, foundations, lipstick/lipgloss, hair products, eye makeup, nailpolish- basically, everything.

What is alarming is how everything has been kept in the dark for so long, that we see these chemically-laden items that we use as unharmful! But truth be told- they are chock-filled with chemicals, and there is growing evidence that these chemicals that eventually end up in our bloodstream, are very harmful and toxic for us.

I am glad they posted this in the paper, it will hopefully open the eyes of many women out there!

Now to the next two commonly found chemical in makeups:

Bismuth Chloride:

Bisumuth Chloride: Bismuth oxychloride is a refined form of bismuth, a toxic chemical element with the atomic number 83 and symbol Bi. While bismuth does occur naturally, it is only available in very small amounts. Therefore, most of the bismuth in the US is a by-product from refining tin, copper, silver, lead and gold ores. To achieve bismuth oxychloride, bismuth is refined to remove lead and other dangerous elements, and then chlorinated. These processes leave bismuth chloride, which still poses severe health risks.
Bismuth oxychloride is used in mineral makeup to give the product a silky texture, improve application by reducing friction, and help the formula adhere for a long-lasting finish.nfortunately, even with all these great makeup benefits, bismuth oxychloride is also known for its high likelihood of causing irritation.
A valuation of the amount of bismuth (Bi) absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract is important for assessment of the possible risks associated with the use of Bi compounds in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
In addition, when ingested here are all the possible associated risks and outcomes of Bismuth in your bloodstream:

Loss of Appetite
Nausea
Malaise
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Weight Loss
Diarrhea
Headaches
Fever
Heartburn
Bloating
Sleeplessness
Depression
Skin Reactions
Anemia
Rheumatic Pains
Albuminuria
Black line may form on the gums in the mouth
Severe exposure can cause Liver or Kidney Damage & Ulcerative Stomatitis

2. Polymenthyl Methacrylate: Heavily found in Lipstick, this is known to cause severe allergies, and is linked to cancer.

Another interesting and eye-opening website, http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/myths-on-cosmetics-safety/, talks about the common myths associated with why we are so misinformed! Well, I hope this helps all you ladies out there make better decisions and choices, and do better for yourself!

Check out toxin free, amazing cosmetics at www.glamgirlnaturals.com and see how you like it! Give it a try, you certainly have nothing to lose!