Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 My friend's family owns Uncle Harry's Natural Products - great stuff - I get samples for my birthday every year. I'm very interested in making my own cosmetics. Normally, I just wear natural mascara (when I wear anything at all) - but right now I'm having some issues with my face and want to cover up the blemishes (I know, it's best not to). I'll have to check out that book from the library you recommended. Joy King <joy wrote: Great question - I have spent a lot of time researching only because every company seems to use parabens and I don't care what anyone says, they don't seem right to me! I love Aubrey Organics lip products - ingredients: Essential Fatty Acid Base, Sunflower Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Butter, Jojoba Wax, PABA, African Butter, Vitamin E and Peppermint. To this moisturizing base, one or more of the following natural colors are added: Century Herb, Cinnamon, Walnut Oil (browns); Beet Extract (reds); Carrot Oil, Annatto, Bixane Herb (yellows). http://www.aubrey-organics.com/categories1.cfm?cat=8 They have a powder but it has silk in it so it isn't vegan. For powder I use a baby powder mix made by Country Comfort - ingredients: arrowroot, kaolin clay, slippery elm, comfrey root, golden seal, aloe vera, pure oils of orange and lavender. You can always add color by adding dried spices - just have to make sure you make batches and use them up quickly as there are no preservatives. I also like to use Burt's products - they seem to be pretty good and have very little in the way of preservatives - better prices, too. Here are some other websites I have found by reading ingredient list after ingredient list - haven't tried these yet: http://www.theorganicmakeupcompany.com/ - seems like the best for makeup - http://www.wildcarrotherbals.com/ Local company - met the gal that makes everything - she was great. Some sparkle lotions but no 'make up'. www.sukisnaturals.com - no cosmetics - just skin care http://www.uncleharrys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv - another GREAT line you can add color through adding dried herbs - And, finally, you can make your own - I have started these projects many times but just can't find the time to finish them! I have a great book I found at the library 'Natural Beauty for All Seasons' - it gives you recipes specific for the season - fun, FRESH recipes! It is hard to avoid the preservatives without getting a little creative in your make up - but it makes it more fun because you add your own touch! Good luck! Joy Heather Andersen [starrrie333] Thursday, March 17, 2005 1:16 PM RawSeattle Re: [RawSeattle] Raw Cosmetics? Peta advertises these as at least vegan and cruelty free: http://www.peta2.com/stuff/s-cf1.html I'm a big fan of the Urban Decay line. They have a lot of magical colors and things that sparkle. I wear make up probably 2 times a week. These are typically business meetings where such activities are expected, or evening when I am going out, when i feel compelled to express myself artistically on my face. There's no use feeling guilty about it! We all want to look pretty, which is a part of why we're going raw. Best to you, -Heather/starrrie " Helen (Everett) " <email wrote: I know this maybe a vain question but does anyone know of any place or ideas for raw/organic cosmetics? ~Helen (Everett) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 The powder I talked about is great for that - you can probably get it at Wild Oats or PCC - look in the baby skin care section - it is good to even out skin tone. Burt's concealer seems to be the best I have found as well - just not sure the ingredients are ideal - you could probably concoct a better one... Blemishes always seem to be a form of detoxing or your body's way of talking to you - I have struggled my whole life with it and growing up every doctor wanted to put me on antibiotics - I think I have been on them all (even accunate if you can believe it) - but my body ALWAYS said NO and never listened to the doctor's prescription - I wish I had done the same! I have found that my diet, stress, and hormones will dictate what my skin is going to do - I am always working on finding the balance - so, I know the fun! I tell ya, our bodies are SMART! Sheree [goldenrae2001] Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:41 PM RawSeattle RE: [RawSeattle] Raw Cosmetics?/Joy My friend's family owns Uncle Harry's Natural Products - great stuff - I get samples for my birthday every year. I'm very interested in making my own cosmetics. Normally, I just wear natural mascara (when I wear anything at all) - but right now I'm having some issues with my face and want to cover up the blemishes (I know, it's best not to). I'll have to check out that book from the library you recommended. Joy King <joy wrote: Great question - I have spent a lot of time researching only because every company seems to use parabens and I don't care what anyone says, they don't seem right to me! I love Aubrey Organics lip products - ingredients: Essential Fatty Acid Base, Sunflower Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Butter, Jojoba Wax, PABA, African Butter, Vitamin E and Peppermint. To this moisturizing base, one or more of the following natural colors are added: Century Herb, Cinnamon, Walnut Oil (browns); Beet Extract (reds); Carrot Oil, Annatto, Bixane Herb (yellows). http://www.aubrey-organics.com/categories1.cfm?cat=8 They have a powder but it has silk in it so it isn't vegan. For powder I use a baby powder mix made by Country Comfort - ingredients: arrowroot, kaolin clay, slippery elm, comfrey root, golden seal, aloe vera, pure oils of orange and lavender. You can always add color by adding dried spices - just have to make sure you make batches and use them up quickly as there are no preservatives. I also like to use Burt's products - they seem to be pretty good and have very little in the way of preservatives - better prices, too. Here are some other websites I have found by reading ingredient list after ingredient list - haven't tried these yet: http://www.theorganicmakeupcompany.com/ - seems like the best for makeup - http://www.wildcarrotherbals.com/ Local company - met the gal that makes everything - she was great. Some sparkle lotions but no 'make up'. www.sukisnaturals.com - no cosmetics - just skin care http://www.uncleharrys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv - another GREAT line you can add color through adding dried herbs - And, finally, you can make your own - I have started these projects many times but just can't find the time to finish them! I have a great book I found at the library 'Natural Beauty for All Seasons' - it gives you recipes specific for the season - fun, FRESH recipes! It is hard to avoid the preservatives without getting a little creative in your make up - but it makes it more fun because you add your own touch! Good luck! Joy Heather Andersen [starrrie333] Thursday, March 17, 2005 1:16 PM RawSeattle Re: [RawSeattle] Raw Cosmetics? Peta advertises these as at least vegan and cruelty free: http://www.peta2.com/stuff/s-cf1.html I'm a big fan of the Urban Decay line. They have a lot of magical colors and things that sparkle. I wear make up probably 2 times a week. These are typically business meetings where such activities are expected, or evening when I am going out, when i feel compelled to express myself artistically on my face. There's no use feeling guilty about it! We all want to look pretty, which is a part of why we're going raw. Best to you, -Heather/starrrie " Helen (Everett) " <email wrote: I know this maybe a vain question but does anyone know of any place or ideas for raw/organic cosmetics? ~Helen (Everett) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 So, what kind of spices do you mix with the powder to get the right color/tone? Joy King <joy wrote:The powder I talked about is great for that - you can probably get it at Wild Oats or PCC - look in the baby skin care section - it is good to even out skin tone. Burt's concealer seems to be the best I have found as well - just not sure the ingredients are ideal - you could probably concoct a better one... Blemishes always seem to be a form of detoxing or your body's way of talking to you - I have struggled my whole life with it and growing up every doctor wanted to put me on antibiotics - I think I have been on them all (even accunate if you can believe it) - but my body ALWAYS said NO and never listened to the doctor's prescription - I wish I had done the same! I have found that my diet, stress, and hormones will dictate what my skin is going to do - I am always working on finding the balance - so, I know the fun! I tell ya, our bodies are SMART! Sheree [goldenrae2001] Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:41 PM RawSeattle RE: [RawSeattle] Raw Cosmetics?/Joy My friend's family owns Uncle Harry's Natural Products - great stuff - I get samples for my birthday every year. I'm very interested in making my own cosmetics. Normally, I just wear natural mascara (when I wear anything at all) - but right now I'm having some issues with my face and want to cover up the blemishes (I know, it's best not to). I'll have to check out that book from the library you recommended. Joy King <joy wrote: Great question - I have spent a lot of time researching only because every company seems to use parabens and I don't care what anyone says, they don't seem right to me! I love Aubrey Organics lip products - ingredients: Essential Fatty Acid Base, Sunflower Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Butter, Jojoba Wax, PABA, African Butter, Vitamin E and Peppermint. To this moisturizing base, one or more of the following natural colors are added: Century Herb, Cinnamon, Walnut Oil (browns); Beet Extract (reds); Carrot Oil, Annatto, Bixane Herb (yellows). http://www.aubrey-organics.com/categories1.cfm?cat=8 They have a powder but it has silk in it so it isn't vegan. For powder I use a baby powder mix made by Country Comfort - ingredients: arrowroot, kaolin clay, slippery elm, comfrey root, golden seal, aloe vera, pure oils of orange and lavender. You can always add color by adding dried spices - just have to make sure you make batches and use them up quickly as there are no preservatives. I also like to use Burt's products - they seem to be pretty good and have very little in the way of preservatives - better prices, too. Here are some other websites I have found by reading ingredient list after ingredient list - haven't tried these yet: http://www.theorganicmakeupcompany.com/ - seems like the best for makeup - http://www.wildcarrotherbals.com/ Local company - met the gal that makes everything - she was great. Some sparkle lotions but no 'make up'. www.sukisnaturals.com - no cosmetics - just skin care http://www.uncleharrys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv - another GREAT line you can add color through adding dried herbs - And, finally, you can make your own - I have started these projects many times but just can't find the time to finish them! I have a great book I found at the library 'Natural Beauty for All Seasons' - it gives you recipes specific for the season - fun, FRESH recipes! It is hard to avoid the preservatives without getting a little creative in your make up - but it makes it more fun because you add your own touch! Good luck! Joy Heather Andersen [starrrie333] Thursday, March 17, 2005 1:16 PM RawSeattle Re: [RawSeattle] Raw Cosmetics? Peta advertises these as at least vegan and cruelty free: http://www.peta2.com/stuff/s-cf1.html I'm a big fan of the Urban Decay line. They have a lot of magical colors and things that sparkle. I wear make up probably 2 times a week. These are typically business meetings where such activities are expected, or evening when I am going out, when i feel compelled to express myself artistically on my face. There's no use feeling guilty about it! We all want to look pretty, which is a part of why we're going raw. Best to you, -Heather/starrrie " Helen (Everett) " <email wrote: I know this maybe a vain question but does anyone know of any place or ideas for raw/organic cosmetics? ~Helen (Everett) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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