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The ancient Egyptians mainly made their cosmetics from clay and oils (with
the occasional dash of mercury). Modern cosmetics are made from an
unbelievable array of products. Lipstick often contains fish by-products and
blush can contain mica, a translucent mineral! While the Food and Drug
Administration controls what can be used in cosmetics, the precise
ingredients are often protected as trade secrets.
If you really want to know what’s going on your face, you can chose to buy
organic cosmetics that will make their makeup from simple, natural
materials. This can also be a useful strategy if you are concerns about
animal testing. If you only want to buy cosmetics that have not been tested
on animals, make sure to inquire whether the cosmetics you are purchasing
were tested on animals or not.
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