With a rising number of toxic ingredients used in making conventional beauty products, women are now conscious about their makeup ingredients.
Most of the commercial cosmetics found in the market are made of synthetic ingredients that can lead to various diseases with continuous use. This is why women today use organic foundation makeup for their cosmetic needs.
The benefit of using organic makeup is that it makes you look great, without any risks. Of the various organic products available, organic foundation is really popular. So here are some tips to help you find out which foundation is right for you, with its ingredients.
Look for certification
Organic foundation is used as a base by women to create a smooth look and cover up problem areas like age spots and acne. The best organic foundation is usually certified by various agencies like the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) or ACE (Australian Certified Organic).
Certified organic foundation is rid of pesticide and insecticide, and contains natural ingredients. However there are also some excellent natural foundations that are not organic. This is why it is important that you always read the ingredient label on the product. If you find any ingredient that you cannot identify or pronounce, it’s better to avoid the product.
The best organic foundation has one, some or all of these ingredients; zinc oxide, aloe Vera juice, kaolin clay, fruit or vegetable pigments, Kosher vegetable Glycerin, Vitamin E and C and natural oils like rice bran or almond. These different ingredients have specific purposes in the foundation like natural oils moisturizing skin while zinc factor adding sun protection factor to the product.
Three forms of organic foundation
Once you choose a preferable organic foundation makeup brand, you have to choose the type of foundation for your skin type. Foundation is usually found in three forms, and in various coverage.
Dry or combination skin needs liquid and cream formulas while oily skin needs a powder formula. There are also some brands with a cream to powder style, which is best for all skin types.
Color selection is the next feature to look for in your organic foundation. This is difficult if you order online; it’s better to buy sample size foundation first for a few dollars to find out if the color matches your skin tone. However if you are buying your foundation at the local department store, the salesperson will help you choose the right shade for yourself.
How to choose the right shade
The best organic foundation should be a shade lighter than what your skin tone as foundation that matches your shade darkens with time. First try a bit of the organic foundation makeup and leave it on for half an hour. Then check your skin both outdoors and indoors to decide how it looks.
Also try the foundation on your jaw line to tell if there is any difference in color. The right color shade is one that practically disappears into the skin, and blends with your neck and not facial skin tone.
With the help of these tips, you will be able to choose the best organic foundation for your skin tone.
