So, for this eye opener, we had to choose a cosmetic product that we use, put it into Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database and get our results to see how healthy and environmentally friendly it was! I chose to test out my Maybelline Define-a Lash Mascara in brownish-black. My results were petrifying to me! These are the results that I got from my mascara.
| Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| This manufacturer:: | |
 | Compact for Safe Cosmetics signer |
 | Conducts animal testing |
SCORE
 | 5 |
My Thoughts
Being that this is my favorite product in like the whole wide world, I was sad that this product did so bad. However, what concerned me even more was the fact that Maybelline didn't sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics! What that means, is they didn't sign a contract stating that they would try to use safe ingredients and ingredients that were known not to cause health problems. I was also not happy with the fact that they use animal testing... who does that these days?! I suppose it's hard to make make-up that is all healthy, but come on! The score of 5 made me feel a little bit better, because it's not the worse that it can be! Even after learning this, I can honestly say that I will not stop using this... because it is my favorite although it did bother me that they test on animals. I found myself grabbing my makeup bag and shower things to see what all of them had in it! Some really shocked me and I may stop using them! I found this Gorgeously Green Community Board that talked about some mascara's that we're environmentally friendly :) Check it out!
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Heather-
ReplyDeleteThat's crazy! I use the same mascara. Wow, maybe I'll have to find a better brand that is not so hazardous!
Heather!
ReplyDeleteI use that sameee mascara except it's Define a Lash Voluminous. I am so shocked by the results! It is a great mascara but I CANNOT believe they use animal testing! That really disturbs me. I don't think I will change that product anytime soon but it is so sad to think about! My product had kind of the same results, 5 is not too bad but it would be better!
Thanks for the eye opener Heather!!!
AHHH!!! I use this too! Seriously every product I use is bad for me and the environment!! I can't believe they wouldn't sign a contract for that either.. that makes me mad!! Thanks for the info!:)
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ReplyDeleteOk ok, now I know you were making fun of me for having all my organic stuff but guess what...I use this same mascara!!!
One because I love it and two because I haven't found an organic mascara yet=) But the animal testing is so sad...I just think about my little guinea pig being tested on=( They really have to do something about that.
Anyway, I'm going to hit the hay, great post and I'll see you in the am=)
Hey Heather! Well a 5 ain't that bad. What's weird is to look at all of the 9's and 10's and see the mainstream products that are out there! Have a good one!
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