Getting glam doesn't need to involve huge amounts of industrial strength chemicals. There are plenty of eco options that are safe and non-toxic in all price ranges.

Did You Know
The average woman absorbs about five pounds of makeup a year. Cosmetic products are not regulated by the FDA, and the majority contain chemical ingredients, as well as potentially toxic agents that are not even included on the label. There are plenty of affordable and healthier alternatives available.

Do Your Homework
Read labels! If you have concerns about a product's ingredients, check out EWG's Skin Deep Report at cosmeticsdatabase.com , and always google your brands.

For a list of hazardous chemicals found in makeup, check out teensturninggreen.org and download the Dirty Thirty.

Watch Out
Beware of the words natural and organic. They aren't regulated by the beauty industry and can mislead you into buying something that contains harmful ingredients.

Sustainability
Look for organic ingredients and recycled, refillable or biodegradable packaging.

Care
Properly dispose of toxic liquid cosmetics so they don't get into our water supply.

Love Your Lips
Avoid lipsticks that contain lead, and support our call for a ban of lead in lipstick at teensturninggreen.org !