i am an organic consumer, i want to purchase and use mineral makeup because it is supposed to be better for your skin and therefore health. what do you think about companies, especially the drugstore cosmetics, who advertise the ‘pure’ mineral makeup that is just the same petrochemicals and synthetics and paraben preservatives ( the same as found in cancer cells!)with a few minerals thrown in?

the alternative is either the pricey lines or the great smaller brands that your blog has introduced me too. but gotta watch out for bismuth oxychloride which is essentially made from cheap metal so its a filler that can be irritating. would you consider making a list of companies that dont use bismuth oxychloride?

as a contact lens wearer and frequent travller i would also love to see an article that mentions companies who make mineral shadows and blushes that are cream cased or compact ( to avoid dust falling in eyes and causing irritation). again, formulas that are free or petrochemicals, synthetics, parabens etc,, and that are long wearing.

i appreciate any words you and other readers can share about those issues

thanks!

from, a model/actress/dancer who is also a cancer survivor, a woman of color and interested in all products that are better for health and better for the environment!