The Truth Behind Makeup 1counterfeit Makeup and 2whats
The Truth Behind Makeup {1}counterfeit Makeup and {2}what’s really in your makeup?
1. Counterfeit/fake makeup ● There are many expensive makeup brands {eg. Mac, Urban Decay, Benefit etc. } ● Some people may try to make money and sell fake copies of brands like these (usually online) at a cheaper cost.
★ A fake MAC eyeliner sold on amazon at £ 3. 50 (usually £ 14) contained over 40 times the amount of copper permitted, -very dangerous to use on the eyes. ★ Paint stripper has been found in fake mascaras and eyeliners bought online. ★ Fake perfumes and colognes are sometimes made with human urine -leads to skin rash, acne or psoriasis.
● These fake copies can be potentially fatal to the eyes and face and even the brain- can contain dangerous chemicals such as arsenic mercury, copper and lead. ● The profits made from people buying fake makeup are usually used to fund drugs smuggling and terrorism. . ● Fake makeup can trigger eye infections (pink/red-eye) etc or even lead poisoning - affects major organs. NB. Only buy makeup online if its from a licensed seller and has a batch no.
2. (not What’s really in makeup? necessarily fake makeup -everyday, normal makeup) ★ Lipstick & Lipgloss: Lipsticks and lipglosses usually contain Lanolin which is grease from animal fur- generally sheeps wool.
Lanolin, which is a thick greasy substance is actually good for the skin {even though its disgusting}and scientists have found ways to remove the impurities from it. It is what gives lipstick and lipgloss its moisturising qualities.
★ Expensive Perfume: Some very expensive perfumes contain Whale Vomit -also known as Ambergris. Not used as much as it once was. It is worth a lot of money - $20 for one gram. It makes perfume last a lot longer on the skin.
★ Nail Varnish: Some nail varnishes contain fish scales, also known as natural pearl essence. (Red and pink toned nail varnish. ) Its Chemical name is Cl
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