Five months ago, when I was faced with the harsh reality of what was really in my makeup products, I was devastated. That may seem like a strong word to use when talking about beauty products, but Iโve always used makeup as a way of expressing myself and Iโm sure a lot of people can relate to that sentiment. Over the years, I had tried hundreds of different products through work, and just my own general fascination. I had finally reached a point where I had all my go-to products. But when I learned that many of these products contained things like parabens, talc and even lead...
Read MoreMy Non-Toxic Beauty Secrets- As Seen In Healthy With Nedi
A few weeks ago, my friend Neda asked me to do an interview on her blog Healthy with Nedi and I jumped at the opportunity. It occurred to me as I was writing, that it was the first time I had really put most of this information down on paper (so to speak). So, I wanted to share the interview here with you today. If you find this information valuable, chances are other people will too, so please share with your friends and loved ones! Knowledge is power.
Read MoreThe Ugly Truth- My Story
Four months ago, I went to Sephora to buy some mascara. Being a makeup junkie, I had accumulated lots of points and was eligible for a free gift. I chose a Laura Mercier set with three products. When I got home, I looked at the ingredients. This wasn't something I did often, but nevertheless-- I noticed that in my new makeup set were some sketchy ingredients (parabens). At the time, I didn't know much about chemicals, but I had heard of parabens and knew to avoid them.
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