Ingredients to avoid when buying makeup

Cosmetics and makeup products contain an array or ingredients in them. However,depending on your skin type some of these ingredients may actually be harmful to your skin.If you buy wholesale cosmetics then it is important to know about the products that you are buying. This article covers some of the most common ingredients found in makeup and why they should be avoided.

Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Parabens
Parabens are used in cosmetics because they are preservatives and are cheap. Products that contain these ingredients include shampoos, makeup, moisturisers, toothpaste and food. These ingredients are harmful because high concentration of preservatives which
can cause disease in humans. These preservatives are added to prolong the shelf life of cosmetics. When buying wholesale cosmetics and makeup always avoid buying any products that have ingredients ending in paraben.

Diethanolamine (DEA)
This ingredient is used to create a wetting agent and helps produce a rich lather and is usually found in shampoos, lotions, creams and other forms of cosmetics. Although not harmful in itself it can react with other ingredients in the cosmetic product leading to problems in the liver and stomach. Always avoid buying products with the following ingredients Diethanolamine, Phosphate, Oleamide, Triethanolamine.

Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is used to hydrate the skin. Mineral oil is left-over from the oil industry so is cheaper to buy than dispose of. Many baby products including baby oil, petroleum jelly, baby wash and liquid soap baby lotions all contain mineral oil. Products such as these tend to coat the skin when used and can potentially clog the interfering with the skins ability to eliminate toxins. Mineral oil based products promote acne and other skin disorders and also slows down skin function and cell development which results in premature aging. The more you
use mineral oil based products the more you are drying out your skin.

When buying wholesale cosmetics it is impossible to buy cosmetics which have all chemicals removed from them. However, it is important that we know what we are buying and what the potential implications can be of buying such products. What you should try and do when buying wholesale cosmetics is try and reduce the amount of makeup you buy that contain chemicals and try and choose more natural based cosmetics products. There are many natural makeup products available including foundation, lip-liner products and eye makeup.

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