What Every Woman Should Know About Their Mineral Foundation

I have been using a popular brand of mineral foundation for some time now. Then last night, out of the blue, I became curious on its quality and looked it up in the internet. I'm not sure if I should be glad that my preferred brand rated number 6 in the Environment Working Group website's hazard score which means that my organic foundation is in the moderate hazard category. 0 to 2 means low hazard, 3 to 6 means moderate hazard and 7 to 10 means high hazard. If this were a firing squad, this means that I am next in line to the first batch. Should I be glad?

I then decided to do some more reading on the topic. According to the website, ingredients present in my preferred foundation are linked to cancer, developmental or reproductive toxicity and allergies. Needless to say, the next day, I reported to work without any make up at all. As I am working inside the mall, I have resolved to visit the nearest organic cosmetics boutique after work. Then I immersed myself in tons of work so I can forget about my product being linked to cancer. And forget as well, that I have been using this brand for as long as I can remember. But sadly, I cannot forget. So I did another research and looked for natural cosmetics that are relatively safer than my current brand. First I looked up the more expensive organic cosmetics line near my office. And to my surprise, their mineral makeup and lipstick is still under the moderate hazard classification! Although it was a few notches lower with a hazard score of 3. What if I want something which is not hazardous at all? What product should I use?

I continued my research and found, at last, that there are some mineral foundations that are under the low hazard classification. One brand in particular use more organic and synthetic free ingredients and very sparingly use toxins like dioxide and MICA which according to studies has been associated to cancer, allergies, organ system toxicity, occupational hazards and Biochemical or cellular level changes. It is also free from synthetic preservatives called paraben, an ingredient in most skin care products like cosmetics, shampoo, conditioners and lotions. These synthetic preservatives are said to be carcinogenic. Several breast cancer studies discovered the presence of paraben in breast cancer tumors.

Contrary to popular belief, not all mineral foundation s are allergy and irritant free. Most organic cosmetics use bismuth oxychloride, a natural ingredient which may irritate sensitive skin and may cause itching when applied to the face or even acne. I have sensitive skin so I decided look for a product that is bismuth oxychloride free, paraben free as well as a low hazard natural cosmetic. Maybe luck was on my side because it didn't take me long to find what I was looking for.

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Woman Power Pour It On - The Glass Ceiling Is Shattering, Step Back Falling Glass

How long until women are running the world? From my estimation it's only a matter of time, thus, I dare to ask the question. Currently women control a huge amount of the wealth in this country, the largest chunk in fact. And each day they are yielding more and more power, as they take over top CEO spots and leadership positions. Okay so, if the progress to this inevitable future isn't happening fast enough for you, then perhaps, you are not looking as closely as you might because if you really observe what's happening, things are moving quite quickly in these endeavors and trends.

There was an entire section devoted to "Women in the Economy" on Monday April 11, 2011 in the WSJ - apparently the Wall Street Journal had sponsored an event; Women in the Economy - An Executive Task Force. The lead story in this section was "A Blueprint for Change" and if you have yet to understand that women are prime movers in the United States and soon the world's leadership then you aren't watching very closely.

Indeed there is a very good book I'd like to recommend to you titled; "Influence: How Women's Soaring Economic Power Is Going to Transform Our World for the Better" by Maddy Dychtwald of the famous Dychtwald demographer family. The reason I believe you ought to consider these resources to help your understanding in this matter is because not long ago, I was at Starbucks and was talking to a gal who had felt that she hadn't had the opportunity to rise in the company she worked at, as high as she could have before retirement since she was a woman.

As I listened to her story, I'd say yes, she had a point, but she had also retired 10-years ago, and most of her career had played out in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. So, she saw lots of changes, but today things are really scooting along nicely for women in business, and leadership endeavors. I'd go so far as to say that the glass ceiling not only has cracks in it, it has shattered, and the sky is the limit for any woman today entering any profession she likes. Yes, it will be hard work, but with stick-to-it-ness, and will, there are few barriers stopping her.

Indeed, it is my hope that you will please consider all this and think on it, and then ask yourself; Where do I want to go today - then set that course and go get it girl!

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