DIY Beauty Products, How to Avoid Chemicals in Makeup:
Cosmetics
contain dozens of chemicals that are not completely “safe” for us. From sunscreens to lipsticks you can find harmful ingredients and unfortunately, regulations are not enough in this category, especially in the United States. For example, 1 in 3 brands of red lipstick tested by FDA contain more lead than acceptable limit for candy
. Long-term exposure to lead can damage genes and also may trigger lupus syndromes in people with a family history of lupus. Check out this video to learn more on how you can avoid these harmful chemicals:
