{"id":2673,"date":"2015-12-08T04:49:32","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T04:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/?p=2673"},"modified":"2015-12-08T05:15:06","modified_gmt":"2015-12-08T05:15:06","slug":"organic-makeup-to-protect-and-nourish-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/2015\/12\/08\/organic-makeup-to-protect-and-nourish-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Makeup to Protect and Nourish Your Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The skin is our largest organ and first line of defence to the outside world. So it\u2019s important to consider not only what you are putting into your body, but also what you are putting onto your body. Your skin is there to protect the body from harm and regulate certain internal systems. Certain chemicals that come in contact will be absorbed and may pose health risks to individuals, especially if this is recurring daily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Traditional cosmetics often contain parabens, preservatives and other synthetic chemicals that can disrupt the normal function of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.choice.com.au\/health-and-body\/beauty-and-personal-care\/skin-care-and-cosmetics\/articles\/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals\">hormones and cause disease<\/a>. While there are laws to protect the public about certain dangerous chemicals, there\u2019s still a lot out there that haven\u2019t been researched, so it\u2019s hard to know what the long term effect may be. While an obvious solution may be to avoid cosmetics altogether, this isn\u2019t realistic for a lot of people. Enter natural alternatives.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Natural Organic Makeup<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Organic, natural cosmetics don\u2019t contain added synthetic fragrances or toxins, making them a great makeup choice for people with sensitive skin. These additives can cause irritation or blemishes on the skin (not to mention allergic reactions), so those with even the most slightly reactive skin should consider switching to more natural alternatives. Bear in mind that natural doesn\u2019t necessarily equal organic and vice versa. It\u2019s worth checking with individual brands to guarantee their products contain natural materials, and are without synthetic additives.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Peace of Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The number one best thing about investing in natural makeup products is that you aren\u2019t exposing your body to harmful chemicals. The second best thing is that you are likely to be supporting an ethical company. These ethically driven companies commonly operate transparently, don\u2019t test on animals and aim to do right by their customers and the environment. Take <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Scout-Cosmetics\/\">Scout Cosmetics<\/a> as an example. Their products are Australian made, they support charities and don\u2019t test on animals. This gives you peace of mind that you are doing right for your body and supporting an ethical company.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>A Clean Christmas Gift Idea<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are considering makeup as a gift for family or friends for you can\u2019t go wrong with natural, organic cosmetics. You can rest assured these won\u2019t irritate their skin, and will keep them glowing all year round.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Vive Health only stocks makeup products that are formulated with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/2014\/12\/03\/thinking-natural-makeup\/\">natural organic minerals and nourishing ingredients<\/a>. If you are looking to start your collection of natural cosmetics or need some gift ideas for family and friends, Vive Health has the whole <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/2015\/04\/16\/australian-eco-beauty-brand-scout-cosmetics\/\">Scout Cosmetics<\/a> range at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Scout-Cosmetics\/\">20% Off for December<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2684\" style=\"width: 215px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Scout-Cosmetics-Mineral-Lipstick.html\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2684\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2684 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scout-Cosmetics-Mineral-Lipstick-all.jpg\" alt=\"Scout Cosmetics Mineral Lipstick\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scout-Cosmetics-Mineral-Lipstick-all.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scout-Cosmetics-Mineral-Lipstick-all-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scout Cosmetics Mineral Lipstick<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2682\" style=\"width: 215px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Scout-Cosmetics-Nail-Lacquer-Top-and-Base-Coat-12ml.html\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2682\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2682 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/naillaquer-scout.jpg\" alt=\"Scout Cosmetics Nail Lacquer \" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/naillaquer-scout.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/naillaquer-scout-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scout Cosmetics Nail Lacquer<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2676\" style=\"width: 215px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Scout-Cosmetics-Mineral-Illuminiser.html\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2676\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2676 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/scout-Cosmetics-mineral-illuminiser.jpg\" alt=\"Scout Cosmetics mineral illuminiser\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/scout-Cosmetics-mineral-illuminiser.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/scout-Cosmetics-mineral-illuminiser-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scout Cosmetics Mineral Illuminiser<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2685\" style=\"width: 215px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Scout-Cosmetics-Mineral-Bronzing-Lotion-90ml.html\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2685\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2685 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bronzinglotion.jpg\" alt=\"Scout Cosmetics Mineral Bronzing Lotion\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bronzinglotion.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bronzinglotion-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scout Cosmetics Bronzing Lotion<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The skin is our largest organ and first line of defence to the outside world. 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