Before shopping CVS and Walgreen’s I didn’t wear much makeup. I couldn’t afford it. All the ladies in my bible study, MOPs group, church did. And they wore it well. I felt a bit like a hillbilly grade schooler transplanted into an O.C. high school.
Then I started getting makeup for free. So I could actually afford to experiment with colors and find what worked for me. I thought I was looking pretty good.
I even got some compliments. “Have you lost weight? Dyed your hair? You look so pretty!” The fact that they didn’t recognize it as MAKEUP made me even happier. I, apparently, was doing it right.
However, all the while, in the back of my head, something was nagging me. I pushed it away, refused to let it occupy much time in my mind. But it kept resurfacing.
“You call yourself a Natural Mommy. Just how “natural” is this stuff you’re caking onto your face?”
“But everyone does it!”
I am arguing with myself as though I am my own mother. Pathetic.
I continued to trust Cover Girl to, you know, not poison my pores and I shoved that thought back down where it hopefully wouldn’t bother me any longer.
And then a good friend showed me this site. Oi. Their mascara? Yeah, has ingredients known to cause CANCER. As does their foundation that I slather on my face daily.
What’s more, look up your favorite lotion. Bodywash. Soap. Even Burt’s Bees gets some bad ratings on a few products. And Johnson & Johnson baby products? Only a moderate hazard.
What do you do when confronted with this information while on a tight budget? Splurge on Aveeno and Dr. Bonner? Which , by the way, is NEVER free at CVS.
I implore you, natural-mommies-on-budgets everywhere, what do you do?
I am pretty sure Aveeno isn’t any better than the rest of them.. They just try and look natural..
I just don’t wear make-up, or only wear it occasionally. You can make lots of lotions of masks out of natural ingredients, maybe you can make your own make-up too!
Oh man, I feel your pain! My perpetual student pointed this information out to me a couple years ago and I’ve struggled with it. Our budget isn’t as tight as yours so I found a somewhat happy medium. I really like Dr. Hauschka brand products but it’s really expensive. I only use the Cleansing Milk, Moisturizing Day Cream, and the cover up (for the dark circles under my eyes). Honestly, the face wash and moisturizer work so well for me that I find I don’t need to wear as much make-up as I felt I needed to before. In my mind, it evens out if I’m buying a couple expensive items as opposed to numerous cheaper items. The thing is, I wasn’t getting make-up free before.
Something else to watch out for are metals in deodorant. Preliminary studies have shown it causes breast cancer but more research needs to be done.
I know how good it feels to get compliments so I can sympathize with your dilemma. However, I bet if you were able to subtly discuss make-up with your friends, you would find they are envious that you don’t have to wear make-up. You have great skin and are very beautiful.
I forgot to mention that maybe you can buy body washes and lotions in bulk at a health foods, organic sort of grocery store. I know you can here and in such a store, the products are usually better for you.
i would stop being such a fanatic about everything…or maybe your husband could get a job and you could afford to buy the “natural” products your heart so desires?
Wow Margaret. I don’t know if you meant to sound so harsh but I really hope not.
Margaret,
I’m not sure where you are getting your information, but you are sadly misinformed. My husband has a job. He is providing for us. I would appreciate it if you would not make assumptions otherwise; thank you.
I am always hesitant with such sites. We know that honey can contain botulism (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-botulism/HQ00854), but that does not keep my husband from having peanut butter and honey for lunch three times a week. Of course makeup is made from various odd chemicals, but not in the quantities that will make any impact. I figure as long as I wash my face morning and night all will be well. But, all of my makeup is currently Mary Kay, and I trust them. I also wear FAR less than any of my sisters (ages 15-29) do, and I assume less than most women my age (21). I’m not sure, though, if I would trust drug store brands that I have never heard of.
The deodorant/antiperspirant and breast cancer link has been debunked LONG ago. Check out snopes.com.
I’m pretty sure there is an ingredient in everything that will cause cancer.
I agree with the comment above that your skin looks great without it. I don’t want to be one of those people who puts it on every day. I like the putting it on for special occasions only habit that I have now. My mom has worn make up every day for her entire life I think. She wont even leave the house without “putting on her face”.
I don’t think wearing it every once and a while will hurt you. no matter how bad the chemicals in them.
I wrote a super legnthy post and it got deleted. 🙁
I wear Bare Minerals for makeup(which is foundation, mascara, and blush). Haircare is by NaturesGate, and skincare by Alba botanicals. All of these are organic companies and vegan products. They lean on the expensive side, but I use them sparingly.
Maybe you can do research on products and then make a game out of finding conscious products offered and discounted at CVS and Walgreens? Of course it takes more time….but it’s part of the fun of your adventure. What can you get for your money and what can you get that is enviro friendly?
janiejane,
I checked out the website you posted and the last paragraph mentions research in 2004 by Dr. Kris McGrath: “He studied 400 Chicago-area breast cancer survivors and found that women “who performed these underarm habits more aggressively” had a diagnosis of breast cancer 22 years earlier than the non-users and theorized that substances found in deodorants such as aluminum chlorohydrate were entering the lymphatic system through nicks in the skin caused by shaving.” It then says that some specialists have expressed skepticism. So I wouldn’t say the link has been debunked but rather, as stated earlier, further research is needed.
What do you do? You recognize that this is a fallen and imperfect world, and you learn to let go. You realize that God is in control, and you let Him be! This world is full of risk and danger … and we have a loving God who will keep us safe from it until He decides it’s our time to go. So, don’t sweat the small stuff.
First of all Beth, I’m very sorry for the rude remark made above. Some people never cease to amaze me in their level of immaturity and rudeness.
Secondly, this is what I posted about on my Works for me Wednesday today! How weird! I even linked the cosmetic data base site. Creepy…
Third, YES! There is something you can use that’s not a fortune! L’Oreal puts out a product called Bare Naturale that rates well on the database and you can still purchase it at Walgreens and CVS. I bought mine when it was BOGO and I had a coupon.
Fourth, for lotions, soaps, deodorants and such, I shop at Vitacost.com. I buy a lot of Burt’s Bees and it is a fraction of the cost of drugstores and health food stores. I do disagree with CDB on some of the Burt’s Bees products – they are very natural and I’ve spoken to many “crunchy” people who would agree. They have a nice lip tint that is really nice and is very affordable on Vitacost.
Hope this helps!
As much as I hate it, I fork out the $15.99 for a bulk jug of California Baby shampoo for the kids.
I mostly switched to them because of Nick’s gluten-free diet for his autism. (Many toiletries contain wheat proteins and this aggravates his behavior). But after reading about the dangerous chemicals a while back, I’m glad I made the change.
The good news is, a little of the California Baby stuff goes a looooong way, so I use it sparingly.
For my cosmetics? I used to be a cosmetic snob (Lancome, MAC) but, well, kids and Nick’s therapies have definitely impacted our budget. So I’m right with you on super cheap/free makeup at CVS.
I pretty much only wear it 2-3 times a week (to work), otherwise my face goes naked. (gasp!) Not really so much by choice – having 2 kids yourself, I’m sure you can relate! But anyway, the fact that I seldom wear makeup does help ease my worries about the chemicals.
One more thing –
The deodorant causing skin cancer issue may or may not have been debunked BUT deodorant does contain aluminum and that my friends, is not good.
I recently had some testing done and aluminum was one of the things that showed up in my system.
I switched to a more natural deodorant. Just my 2 cents. 🙂
I know Jes said I have worn it everyday for my entire life, not so. I have for a long time, worn it most days when I am going somewhere. When I am home all day by myself I do not put it on. I do wear minimal though, like my “everyday” is simply eye liner or eyeliner and mascara. I wear the whole thing when I am going out to church or a gathering, but shopping etc only a minimal. This keeps the pores clean most of the time and also saves money (something we all need to do!)
I think we need to be as wise as we can with what we buy and stay within our budget. For me doing what I do keeps the budget down and me looking better than I do when I have none on, especially my eyes.
I so understand your situation. I buy soap free cleansers and moisturizers from my derm. and because they are purchased at a dr.’s office I can use my flex benefits card so at least it is tax deductible. Another option would be for you to sell Arbonne products or at least be licensed to sell so you can get their discount…still pricey, but better. Also, I have found some natural products at Big Lots believe it or not. It’s hit or miss and they don’t have a lot of organics often, but from time to time they do…I also know some people who find deals on Ebay. As for foundations and other makeup, I use the cheap stuff (Big Lots is GREAT for this too) but like another commenter I only wear make up about twice a week.
Oh I am pretty sure that antiperspirant is what is linked to cancers and alheimzers but antiperspirant free kinds.
I discovered the cosmetic database about 6 months ago, and was largely dismayed at how poorly many of the baby products rated. Nothing like a new mother to freak out about the idea of cancer-causing chemicals in her baby’s shampoo!
After some consideration of our budget, I decided to use a more expensive natural baby soap/shampoo for my toddler. It lasts a long time. For the products me and my husband use everyday (moisturizer with sunscreen, deoderant, shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner), we use a low-chemical version recommended by the website. For everything else, we just use whatever. That said, I never have worn much makeup (powder mostly, sometimes mascara and lipstick), so the makeup isn’t really an issue for me.
I guess I approach the issue of cosmetics/personal products like I do our food–we buy as much organic as we can afford (especially the produce/meat we consume a lot), and then we eat conventionally for the rest. We do what we can, and that’s the best we can do! Try not to worry about it all at once–it will drive you crazy 🙂
Well for the kids we use Avalon Baby Wash/Shampoo all in one. I don’t bath them everyday so it does last a while. I can believe I’m admitting this, but I generally only toss them in the tub once or twice a week.
For myself, my dear sister, got me a huge bottle of Jason’s body wash that she got at her local health store. It cost around $8 but I’ve had it since Christmas and there is still a ton in there (I do shower everyday). 🙂 For makeup, I by mineral makeup from a company called Everyday Minerals. They are only online, but they have good products and great prices (much cheaper than the well-known companies). I spent about $35 dollars last fall on a bunch of makeup and brushes from them and still have a ton left. I honestly think I might be able to go the whole year with just that one purchase. They also have a great message board that has all sorts of natural make-your-own face scrubs, mascara, etc. advice from fellow customers. It is pretty cool.
Burt’s Bee’s used to be “crunchy” but since then they’ve been bought out by Clorox, I believe, which is a major no no. Not so NATURAL.
You use Arbonne! Natural and works great!!
Well, they had some of my regulars in the database and some not, all were ranked in the medium or low risk. Honestly, EVERYTHING has carcinogenic and mutagenic properties nowadays. The qualifiying research needs to be carefully examined..for example, the quantities of these substances the animals were exposed to in order to see a mutagenic result… was it normal levels, or excessively high amounts that most people would never encounter? What would your level of exposure actually be? Meaning, if it’s a badly ranked cosmetic but one you only use once or twice a week that needs to be considered.
And honestly LIVING is dangerous. Being an informed consumer is crucial, but last time I checked we had 100% mortality rate as a species, and viewing everything around us as a toxin is not really trusting God’s will for our health and lives, in my opinion. If you can reasonably eliminate something hazardous (your Covergirl mascara, for example, can be tossed in favor of Maybelline Greatlash in their non-waterproof formulation, and it’s much less toxic for about the same price! Similarly, the Covergirl Trublend foundations they just came out with are moderately low risk for a fractional price difference over the formulation you’re using now that is more dangerous) that is still within your budget that is a positive step,and not something drastic and expensive that may put pressure on your budget in other areas.
Evaluate the choices you DO have in products on a regular basis and make as safe and educated a selection within that parameter as you can. Pray about it, and trust that God has a plan for your health AND pocketbook, and try not to worry about all the little things that you can’t control in these products. Eliminating some big risk factors is just plain responsible, but time is precious and money is scarce, if we had all the resources in the world at our disposal we could live in a green, safe, hypoallergenic home and not worry about things like our bottom lines. But we work with what God HAS given us and just leave the rest to him.
I splurge just a little. But thanks to coops I’ve been able to get some great preservative free mineral make up and even Ecco Bella natural mascara for less than drug-store prices. I know I personally feel better when those dark circles are covered up and my eyelashes are visable (I’m a natural blond). And my hubby appreciates it too.
I know exactly what you mean about wanting to look good. There’s just something about putting make-up on that makes you feel better!
The last few months I’ve been trying to move to more natural body products though. I do use more expensive soaps for the kiddo, but the bar I have has lasted forever! (Torey – don’t feel bad, mine only gets in the tub Saturday night and mid-week if he needs it!) The thing is, water does a great job of washing dirt off all by itself. Only a little soap is needed. My biggest complaint is that bubble baths are just to darn cute! But oh, well. He can’t miss what he doesn’t have.
I now use a Burts Bees face wash (but will look into that whole Clorox thing. Here I thought it was it’s own little company. drat!) and conventional lotion, but hopefully when that runs out I can pick up more natural lotion. I do use a lot less lotion that I used to though now that I’m using a more natural wash. It doesn’t dry my face out so much.
As for make-up. Now that I’m a SAHM I only put it on for church or a special night out. I figure every once in awhile it’s okay. 🙂 I’ve also bought the new line of organicwear foundation and concealer from Walgreens. There are normally $1.00 off coupons in the inserts and Walgreens runs a 40% off sale every once in awhile and last time I even had register rewards so I got the concealer free and the foundation for just over 3 dollars. Not bad considering the normal prices are outlandish!
Above all God has given us livers in our bodies to help filter out all the toxins. If you eat a healthy diet and at least use products low on the chemical scale your body can do great things! I try not to get to fanatic about the whole thing but I really am hoping that companies will start to realize how much we all want more natural stuff.
Great post. This is one of my criticisms of working the CVS system to its hilt, among others. I won’t spam your blog comments with my links, but you could search my archives if you’re interested.
For all those that criticize trying to avoid potentially hazardous ingredients that we slather on our skin, well… I just don’t get that. A little bit of denial, me thinks. When my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, the first thing her doctor told her was to stop using her deodorant (with aluminum).
The good news is that being a frugal natural beauty is possible.
I use olive oil for a night time moisturizer on my face. When my face is still wet, a drop will spread out nicely and it works great. Ditto for a drop of honey! Olive oil is also nice on the feet and other dry areas. You can make facial cleanser and exfoliants from sugar, salt, olive oil, oats…. make your own teeth cleanser (mine has the approval of my dentist)
For more free recipes and ideas check out the interview by the author of Beauty Secrets of the Bible (also on my blog).
For makeup, there are a lot of nice mineral makeup products that are 100% natural, and a little goes a LONG way. Try some of the sample sizes. Buy one color (like a pinkish brown for your skin tone) to use as eyeshadow, blush and on lips (mix with a drop of oil).
Yes, Burt’s was bought by Clorox but they still have almost 100% natural ingredients. Some of their product line is on clearance at Walgreens and CVS because they’re discontinuing items. There are also (rarely) deals on the Yes to Carrots line at CVS too.
🙂
Well if the chemicals in baby soaps bother you, try using just plain old baking soda in their bath water. It cleans as well as soaps but doesn’t dry out their skin so much, which means you use less lotion. It is also a wonderful treatment for sore diaper-rashy bottoms, especially the ones associated with teething. Just throw a handful in while running the water and your good to go. Another plus is that it doesn’t sting if it gets in eyes or boo-boos. I had to do this for my oldest for about 6 months. I bought it in the cleaning section at walmart in a HUGE box for about $3. Just make sure it isn’t washing soda you use as laundry booster.
I’m glad you started this discussion. I have also debated this heavily since starting to “cvs”. I had done quite a bit of research and had eliminated a lot of commercial products, but now getting so much of it for free, I have digressed. I suppose there is some kind of happy middle ground, but it is hard to turn away from ‘free”. I look forward to hearing more about this if you decide to share more of your thoughts…
when was the last time someone actually GOT cancer from wearing mascara? you only get one life, i say do it feeling GOOD about yourself.. esp if it comes from such a minor thing as wearing mascara.
The rising rates of cancer actually do scare me, anonymous. And more times than not, the cause is difficult to determine (unless you are an avid smoker or frequent the tanning salon a little too frequently).
I believe we should be limiting our intake of toxins, wherever they are found, be it in mascara, diet coke, etc. (And I know I’m opening up a whole new can of worms with the diet coke thing).
But I also know we should trust God with our futures.
But I also know we should be good stewards of what He has given us: our bodies.
But I can only do so much with the income He has blessed us with.
The verse, “To whom much is given, much is required” is playing a loop in my head right now. I feel like I have been given knowledge about this, and now I am required to make a change accordingly.
If I can’t afford expensive baby wash, maybe I should try that baking soda trick (thanks Beckie!). If I can’t afford expensive mineral makeup, maybe I should take better care of my skin with olive oil (thanks Carrie!) so that I don’t need it as much. Oh, and more sleep would help.
I really appreciate all your thoughts and ideas. 🙂 I love it when you guys pipe in for discussion!
As a follow up to anonymous & Beth’s response…
I do feel good about myself, and trust God for my future, and know that He has made me who I am, beautiful in His eyes and my husband’s eyes, and it’s their opinion that matters. So I don’t wear make-up. Ever. Except when my sister insists I wear make-up as matron of honor at her wedding.
This avoids all the nasty chemicals PLUS makes a statement about how women don’t need to be painted to be beautiful. Free make-up or not, it’s better all-around. I’m surprised this didn’t come up earlier. Maybe I’m WAY out there. This is just another way of being “Natural” and frugal to consider- as well as considering what you’re communicating to others and your daughters when you say you “need” makeup.
And, I’ll probably get myself in trouble for bringing this up. To answer your original question, I’m not well-versed in makeup, so don’t know where to get natural, inexpensive stuff. Sorry.
For the commenters who say that “everything” or “nothing” causes cancer… they said that about cigarettes back in the day and good moms everywhere smoked while pregnant. We also thought talc was harmless, and now we know it can cause ovarian cancer. We also thought disposable diapers were heaven sent, know we know they (and this is from my own Pediatrician plus many other sources) can cause allergic reactions, asthma, not to mention the environmental impact. And what about baking in the sun? How many women my mother’s age have skin cancer from their sunburn and suntan days as teens?
Again – we can stick our heads in the sand all we want to. That just makes us foolish, not savvy. I would rather know the dangers and do my best to reasonably avoid potential carcinogens. To do so shows respect for life, a Christian principle.
Read Avoiding Cancer One Day at a Time if you think this stuff doesn’t matter. Did you know that ten years ago outdoor wooden play structures (yeah, the stuff playgrounds are made of) were still treated with arsenic and that the Environmental Working Group estimates that one in 500 kids will GET cancer as a result of the exposure.
If we can avoid things that are dangerous, why wouldn’t we?
Re: baking soda. Great tip from the other commenter! I have never used soap on my babies, ever. But baking soda is also great as a skin exfoliant for your face. And olive oil is also wonderful for removing makeup.
I just got a very generously sized 5 piece sample set of mineral makeup from http://www.everydayminerals.com They’ll probably last me for months 🙂 And for $3.95
Hth!
One more thing. I don’t think any Christian woman has to feel guilty about wearing makeup as long as it’s modest and not garish. After all, women of Bible times had very sophisticated beauty rituals of their own.
Queen Esther for one, spent an entire month getting gorgeous for her King. She was certainly approved by God!
The focus should be on the inner person as Paul admonished us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use cosmetics.
I agree with Carrie. 😀
If I had to choose between wearing toxic chemicals on my face and NOT wearing them on my face, I think it’s just common sense. 😛 I’d go without make-up before I’d slather something on.
The thing is, it’s true that the world we live in is full of harmful toxins that we can’t avoid and all kinds of dangers. We WILL all die someday. But we can do something about how we die and we can do something about the level of our exposure to the harmful chemicals. To say that “well, everything is bad for you, so live it up, it doesn’t matter!” sidesteps our responsibility to our bodies as temples of the Lord (similarly, saying “nothing is really all that bad, so it doesn’t matter!” is a big-ol cop-out). I mean, that’s the language of drug abusers. When confronted about her alcoholism, my aunt said the same thing. She later died of cyrrhosis of the liver.
Knowing that we can’t control everything or protect ourselves and our loved ones from everything is not an excuse to fail to protect in the areas that we can control. I mean, if you knew that allowing your children to play on the freeway during rush hour would most likely lead to their death, would you just say “Oh well! Everyone’s gonna die someday!” and let them anyways? I sure hope not! And yes, make-up is a little thing. If you slick some mascara on your eyelashes today, most likely you’ll not die of cancer from it tomorrow.
But the thing about make-up and many other things in our environment is that it’s the exposure over time that counts. It’s a small amount, day by day, that builds up over time. Combine that exposure with the exposure to things in your food, your air, your water, your clothes, your activities, etc. and it adds up quickly. I can’t do much about my air and water–I can do some things, and lobby for cleaner, purer air and water, yes, but I can’t completely control it–but I can do much about what I put in and on my body. Like Beth said, “To whom much is given, much is required”. God does hold us responsible for the knowledge we have.
So in that light, saying that we need to just “trust God” with our lives, do you really think He’ll protect us from the consequences of our choices? I mean, particularly if you’re a Calvinist/Sovereignty sort, is grace really a license to sin? Does it really matter if you smoke, then? To me, that’s tantamount to saying “My life is in God’s hands, so when I drive my car off of this cliff, I’m going to be totally fine!”. No, you’re going to go splat. If you engage in harmful behaviors, you’ll be harmed. We’re commanded not to test God, and assured that we reap what we sow. Personally, I opt for sowing health whenever and wherever I can. 🙂
And if there is a budget constraint, I do without, or find a way to make it work. For instance, I’ve noticed that natural body products and shampoos go a long, long way. Using a little less makes up for some of the cost. Buying online can be a way to find sales too, but one thing I did that really helped me switch over is to not do it all at once. So when we ran out of shampoo, I bought the natural stuff. When we ran out of toothpaste, I bought the natural stuff. Fortunately it didn’t happen all at once ;). A little at a time, I’ve been trading out the chemical-y things in our lives for more natural alternatives, and I’ve found it quite affordable. 🙂
I’m so glad I found this discussion. This is a HUGE issue – I am really into green and organics, trying to take better care of “this fragile Earth, our island home” as we are commanded to do in Genesis.
Unfortunately, there is considerable extra expense with organic and “natural” products. And, btw, “natural” is not regulated as a category so some of those products are just bogus. Look for the USDA organic label – it’s not on many products – and read the labels.
I can’t afford to buy everything organic, so I use make-up more sparingly. I’m blessed with a DH who thinks I’m gorgeous “au naturel.” Who needs to wear make-up every single day? Give your skin a rest.
And the person who posted about the link between cancer and anti-persperants /deoderants being debunked might want to re-read the Snopes link here:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/antiperspirant.asp
Sadly, more and more research is coming out that does in fact link common household cleaning products and personal care products to cancer. The FDA does not regulate the interaction of all these chemicals – just assuming that low doses are okay. No one really knows.
I am happy that I have my online shoppe where I get the products I use. There are many companies that claim to be natural, just like someone said before, but we all have to educate ourselves and then make good choices based on what we’ve learned. We certainly can’t avoid all the dangers in the world. We are getting harmful things just through the air we breathe and the water we drink. But, if I have a choice between using things on my skin that are natural, and things that are not, I’ll go with the natural. I cut corners in other areas to be able to afford it. I use a natural mascara, not out of a fear of cancer, but because when I used the other mascaras, my eyes itched and burned. In fact, if I use a scented product anywhere on my body, my eyes burn. So for me, it is the only choice for when I want to wear makeup. I also don’t wear makeup every day.
~Audrey~
I have gotten some great deals on Dr. Bronner’s soap on Amazon.com. I buy big jugs and use the soap for everything. For my kids I put it in a bottle half and half with water. I switched to a Revlon product that rated better than my former foundation on CDB. I tend to just look at the generic headings they have and look for the best rated that I can buy cheaply. You have to watch out though because sometimes things are rated okay but there is a huge data gap.
*Inserts ?botulism? into random Chuck Norris meme.*
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Margaret, I would hope that she is a fanatic about what’s good for her family and good for the planet she has to share with people like you. I would also hope she is somewhat fanatical about practicing what she preaches and not being a hypocrite. Maybe you could spent less time insulting people and making incorrect, ignorant, outdated asssumptions and spend that time educating yourself just a smidge about why people are so “fanatical” about these “natural” products.
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