I think that this post should be moved to the
Fashion and Lifestyle sub-forum...
But what the heck do I know...
Everyone is more environmentally aware not only to the welfare of our planet, but to ourselves as well. And this is being translated into our health, beauty and diet. It all starts with the us, the end user consumer, all the way up to corporate responsibility of big business.
Even main stream cosmetic lines all have some sort of natural ingredient in their products. This is a growing trend, we as consumers are demanding a more natural, healthier, and cleaner lifestyle. And we are seeing it more and more in everyday things.
Is it better than conventional cosmetics? Only time will tell. Most certainly ongoing research has definately improved the quality and longevity of natural cosmetics. And it has grown in popularity in the last 10 years.
For me, I'll still stick with my regular make-up lines, due to the fact of the industry I am in... Film / television and fashion and the high profile people within it. Why?
It's very, very bad when you have an A-lister having an allergic reaction in your chair. I have seen it happen, and it's an ugly scene all around. Thank goodness it hasn't happened in my chair. Also Film Union rules state that it's illegal to have natural products in the Make-up trailer / room.
As a "
general" rule, people have allergic reactions to natural products / ingredients. Think of nuts, dairy, pollen, plants.
People don't react to synthetic materials in processed products. However, the flip side to this is, it can be cancer causing. So it is a choice between the lesser of two evils.
Example: West Nile Virus
Natural prevention: Citronella
Effects: Lasts maybe 10 min. before you need to reapply
Cause: Possible WNV infection, which can lead to death
Synthetic prevention: Deet
Effects: Lasts 7 hours
Cause: Possible cancer, which can lead to death