Avoid Conventional Foundation

❌ Avoid  Microplastics: Check that your makeup or cosmetics are organic and don’t contain plastic,  according to Greenpeace Italy, these makeup companies contain microplastic Lush 99%, Maybelline 85%, Deborah 84%, Sephora 83%, Wycon 78%. Found in Mascara 90%, Lipsticks and Lipglosses 85%, Foundation %74, Highlighter 69% Face Powder 43% and in Glitter

Ho to spot plastic. Check the label, Microplastics are listed as Nylon, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polymethyl methacrylate. In hand sanitizers as Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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Avoid Greenwashing Foundation

Even if they are made with some natural ingredients they may still contain controversial ingredients such as mica, titanium dioxide, or petroleum-derived ingredients. 

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❌ Avoid  Titanium Dioxide:

once considered by FDA as GRASE (generally recognized as safe and effective) and not misbranded, Titanium dioxide is no longer considered safe. The European Union has declared Titanium Dioxide a level 2 Carcinogen in all concentrations over 1%, & from 2024 all products with more than 1% Titanium Dioxide will have to bare warning labels.

Titanium dioxide: Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful. Toxic when it is ingested, so avoid sunblock lip balms or lipsticks with titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide is classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, because of the potential of exposure through inhalation. 

Banned in the EU  for food application due to its potential carcinogenic effects. Titanium dioxide E 171 contains at most 50% of particles in the nano range (i.e. less than 100 nanometres) to which consumers may be exposed. 

According to The Guardian: "The EU’s decision to phase out titanium dioxide came after a re-evaluation of the safety of the food additive conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), an agency that delivers independent scientific advice to the EU about food-related risks.

EFSA scientists screened nearly 12,000 scientific publications. They were particularly interested in recent research on the “genotoxicity” of titanium dioxide nanoparticles – their ability to damage DNA and lead to cell mutations, potentially causing cancer. In animal studies, nanoparticles have been found to affect microorganisms in the gut, which could trigger diseases like intestinal and bowel inflammation and colorectal cancer.

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❌ Avoid Mica: mica is linked to child labor, often it takes place in developing countries that may rely on exploitative practices. Plus mica can contain heavy metals 

Synthetic mica: is a man-made mica, called also fluorphlogopite, or synthetic fluorine, made with 

Mica is colored with yellow 10, blue 1, red 28, and many other fd&c food dyes that are derived from petroleum and banned in many countries due to potential links to cancer.

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❌ Avoid petroleum-derived ingredients 

Cometic Colorants:

• “CI 77742/Manganese Violet” is petroleum-derived and its synthesis requires ammonium dihydrogen phosphate: Comstock MC. ​

• CI 15850/Red 7 Lake synthetic colorant

• CI 42090 is a synthetic compound that gives a brilliant blue color to products

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Organic Foundation

🌿Many natural or even organic foundations still contain mica or titanium dioxide.

I researched everywhere and I listed the best organic foundation on the market:

The best foundations are made with natural and even better, organic ingredients and without titanium dioxide and mica. Plus PFAS-free. 

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🌿 My number one organic foundation is PiperBlue made with an antioxidant-rich formula that features anti-aging benefits. Piper Blue makeup does not contain nano ingredients or titanium dioxide, only vitamin and nutrient-rich ingredients for optimal skin nutrition. Here is my 10% off promo code: PRETTYORGANICGIRL

 

🌿My number one organic liquid Foundation recommendation is Miessence foundation:  the only natural, titanium dioxide-free and mica-free foundation.  Not only is made with organic ingredients but is also certified organic by Australia Organic Certification Agency. 

It comes in 3 versions:

• Honey  (for medium-toned skin)

• Vanilla (for fair skin)

• Porcelain   (for very fair skin)

🌿I also use their amazing Miessence Certified Organic Concealer in medium, by far the best concealer on the market for both ingredients and performance. Made only with 5 ingredients.

You can learn about the concealer here and the brand here.