Ladies, How Do We Feel About Cosmetics?

It's nice that we can look back on these things and still have a good chuckle about them...good ol' days.
 

IKE said:
Quote : Well gentlemen too.

I like an eyeliner that brings out my baby blue eyes and I like to wear a little something to make my cheeks look rosy and pink.
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That's the best kind. Lol


I wear make up...special occassions only.

It clogs the pores.good mostutizer I'm good to go.
 
Soap and water for cleansing. Everyday, makeup - nil.
Times when a special effort is needed - compressed powder, powdered rouge and lipstick.
If photographs likely then add some eye makeup.

At 73, less is definitely more.
 

I've worn makeup since I was eleven. I rarely see myself without it. It lifts my spirits. If I'm unmadeup it's usually because I'm sick. So my brain sees a bare face and assumes illness and makes me feel worse. Mind body connection at work here.
Wearing makeup can be beneficial. Women who are cancer patients often lose their hair and eyebrows and their faces can become pasty white so it helps them to apply a little color and promotes wellness to see themsleves looking like themselves again. Two thumbs way up for makeup. I wouldn't be my best without it. :eek:
 
I worked with a woman who had to undergo chemo for breast cancer, and lost all her hair as well as eyebrows and eyelashes. She joined a support group, and part of the support was learning how to apply makeup to disguise the effects of the chemo. The thing I remember most was that she dabbed vitamin E oil on her cheekbones after applying makeup, and it made her face look vibrant and young instead of dry and wrinkled.

I've never worn a lot of makeup. Just concealer to disguise the dark circles under my eyes, a little foundation to blend, a little blush, some white shadow on the lids to brighten, and mascara. But after seeing how vitamin E oil enhanced the appearance of my coworker with cancer, applying oil is the last step in my makeup regime before leaving the house. It's all about being comfortable with what we see in the mirror.
 
I've heard of that program "Look Good, Feel Better". It helped my sister in law a lot. There's also a place the next town over that does wigs exclusively for cancer patients, human hair and very natural. But a few people mentioned false eyelashes. When I was a teen I went to Barbizon. Remember that? Be a model or just look like one. It was fun except when they tried to teach us how to put on fake lashes. They take a steady hand and coordination, two things I didn't have even then.
 
Do not wear it and have not since my early 20's. I instead use natural lotions without chemicals of any sort. Was just not a fan of it bothered my skin to much. I always felt that I was wearing a mask. Of course as a teen I would paint it on lol.. I mean I was going to clubs at 14 had to look the part lol stupid girl..
 
Beebee8236 said:
I used to wear make up until maybe the past few years. Never wore foundation or powder though, made my face feel dirty.

if I have some place I'm going besides the supermarket, I'll put mascara and lipstick on. I'm fair and lashes are blonde.

if I'm just going to the store, it's only lipstick. In fact when my dog sees me put lipstick on he runs to his place because he knows I'm going out. He watches my every move and reacts accordingly. :)
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Oh, that's so cute. Dogs are just too precious. :eek:
 
if I'm just going to the store, it's only lipstick. In fact when my dog sees me put lipstick on he runs to his place because he knows I'm going out. He watches my every move and reacts accordingly. :)

Isn't that funny how they pick up cues like that. Sophie does that when I pick up my IPod, instantly leaping around like a gazelle. We're going for a walk! We're going for a walk!
 

What you put on your face and body goes into your bloodstream - its a good idea to be knowledgeable about ingredients in your make-up.

The Dirty Dozen

(More detailed info at davidsuzuki.org/dirtydozen)


  1. BHA and BHT: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). Harmful to fish and other wildlife.
  2. Coal tar dyes: p-phenylenediamine and colours listed as "CI" followed by five digits. P-phenylenediamine is used in some hair dyes; other colours are used in a variety of cosmetics. Potential to cause cancer and may be contaminated with heavy metals toxic to the brain.
  3. DEA-related ingredients: Used in some creamy and foaming products, such as moisturizers and shampoos. Can react to form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.
  4. Dibutyl phthalate: Used as a plasticizer in some nail care products. Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.
  5. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: Used in a variety of cosmetics. Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, which causes cancer.
  6. Paraben, methylparaben, butylparaben and propylparaben: Used in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disrupters and may interfere with male reproductive functions.
  7. Parfum: Any mixture of fragrance ingredients used in a variety of cosmetics. Some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergies and asthma. Some linked to cancer and neurotoxicity. Some harmful to fish and other wildlife.
  8. PEGs (e.g., PEG -60): Used in some cosmetic cream bases. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer.
  9. Petrolatum: Used in some hair products for shine and as a moisture barrier in some lip balms, lip sticks and moisturizers. Can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which may cause cancer.
  10. Siloxanes: Used in a variety of cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten. Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant (cyclotetrasiloxane). Harmful to fish and other wildlife.
  11. Sodium laureth sulfate: Used in some foaming cosmetics, such as shampoos, cleansers and bubble bath. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer.
  12. Triclosan: Used in some antibacterial cosmetics, such as toothpastes, cleansers and deodorants. Suspected endocrine disrupter and may contribute to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.
 
So with all this talk and use of makeup, how many here buy only cruelty free products? Remember, beagles and bunnies are favoured animals to test all those chemicals on and whether or not they survive is often a starting basis for continued production of the newest and latest. Imagine mascara dripped into the eyes of trapped rabbits without any painkillers. Labs chose rabbits because they are unable to produce tears that might wash the burning chemicals out. That way they can test if there's any burning and pitting to the eyeball I guess.

This is a rather lengthy article about how AR groups are working to bring about change in how your cosmetics are tested so that animals will one day, not be forced to endure horrible, painful experiments so that people can look a little more glamorous. http://www.humanesociety.org/news/m...-campaign-to-end-cosmetic-animal-testing.html

And each of you who use makeup can help bring about that change by making a point of choosing from various companies that manufacture their products without torturing. E.L.F. is one company and I believe Lush is another company. From the link:

'...4. Shop smart

These days, cruelty-free products can be found at most retailers, but you can simplify your search by shopping at vendors that sell only Leaping Bunny-certified products, such as crueltyfreeconsumer.com, vitacost.com/cruelty-free, whiterabbitbeauty.com, and drugstore.com/crueltyfree....'

And for Canadian consumers, a good company that identifies 'vegan' products is Well.ca. Whatever the product, look for the little carrot icon because that means it has no animal products in it nor has it been tested on animals (if it's a cleaner, cosmetic, etc.) Well.ca is a great company with big selection, lots of product information and their service is excellent.
 

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