Toxic-free beauty: Perfect your pout, naturally

Natural beauty products have come ahead in leaps and bounds – and they make it easy to kiss toxic lipstick goodbye.

When applying make-up, do you know what you are really putting on your face?

The reality is that few of us are aware of the chemicals we may be absorbing through our skin day in, day out.

And when it comes to lip products, we may even be inadvertently ingesting some unsavoury nasties.

These include ingredients like carmine, which is derived from cochineal insects and commonly used as a red dye in lipsticks and other cosmetics.

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As we learn more about ingredients in cosmetics, the good news is that natural beauty is booming.

Products enriched with 100 per cent natural ingredients are a welcome addition to beauty counters, making it easy to rock eco-conscious glam without having to worry about what you are absorbing or ingesting.

And even better? They contain ingredients that can work their own magic, too.

Four natural ingredients for luscious lips

Look out for natural ingredients that nourish and moisturise, to help protect and hydrate the lips.

Shea butter

Long used in cosmetics and skincare, shea butter – extracted from the nut of the African shea tree – is beneficial for conditioning dry skin, making it ideal for lips.

Desert lime

Green and grape-like in appearance, desert limes are essentially wild limes native to Australia.

They’re used in beauty products because of their ability to brighten and hydrate the epidermis, as well as their high contents of antioxidants.

Kakadu plum

The Kakadu plum closely resembles the desert lime in appearance; however its benefits as a beauty ingredient are considerably different.

Rich in antioxidants and anti-ageing properties, Kakadu plum’s claim to fame is having one of the world’s richest sources of Vitamin C.

Sweet almond oil

Sweet almond oil, which comes from pressing the kernels of edible almonds, is known for its moisturising and conditioning properties.

It makes a great addition to lip products because it helps soften the skin while providing hydration to chapped or irritated skin.

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So for a natural smile, remember that what your lippie leaves out is as important as what’s in it.

Look for ingredients sourced from nature, and leave those nasties like carmine, petroleum waxes, parabens, silicones or synthetics behind.

Your skin, your body, and your environment will thank you for it.

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