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Makeup Tips F2I is my version of what I think of the ingredients. Scan over the paragraphs, get an idea, do your own research and make your own educated opinion.

What I think of the makeup ingredients is only to make you pause, think and then let you decide what is best for you.

Genotoxicity

This is the action of a harmful affect on a cell's genetic integrity.

Genotoxic ingredients interact with a cell's DNA.

This harmful interaction potentially makes the cell mutagenic or cancergenic.

Genotoxins can be passed down.

For example, a genotoxin that affects affects an adults sperm and / or eggs can pass the harmful genetic changes down to their descendants who have never been exposed to this genotoxin.

My makeup tips F2I category = UGLY

Geraniol

A synthetic or natural fragrance.

It is restricted by the International Fragrance association because of sensitisation concerns.

Listed in Europe as an allergenic.

In Europe, it must be indicated in the list of ingredients when concentration exceeds:

• 0.001% in leave-on the skin products
• 0.01% in products that are rinsed off the skin

If you have an allergy to perfumes, you should avoid this.

My makeup tips F2I category = BAD

Hexyl Cinnamal

Known as Hexyl cinnamaldehyde.

A synthetic or natural fragrance.

Class B allergen according to DIMDI classification.

An irritant in high concentrations.

If you have an allergy to perfumes, you should avoid this.

My makeup tips F2I category = BAD

Glycerin

Known as Glycerol.

A synthetic or natural sugar alcohol that draws moisture from the air thereby increasing the water content in the top layers of the skin.

It is good for sensitive skins (also used in Glycerin soap)

Pure Glycerin is an effective treatment for calluses, cuts, rashes, psoriasis, burns, bites and bedsores.

There are no reported side effects

My makeup tips F2I category = GOOD

Hydrolysed Wheat Protein

A wheat protein.

Used as a skin conditioner.

Adds lubrication and creates a barrier over your skin to reduce loss of moisture.

Contains gluten.

Wheat protein causes allergic contact dermatitis in some people.

My makeup tips F2I category = GOOD

Hydroquinone

A skin whitening agent in higher concentrations (1% to 5%) or as an antioxidant in small concentrations (0.1%)

At higher concentrations, it decreases the formation of melanin.

• Used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, chloasma, and Melasma.
• Not to be used on any skin that is damaged, sunburnt, irritated and before sun exposure.
• It is a known human toxin and carcinogenic.

At lower concentrations, it is considered safe to use by the cosmetic industry.

My makeup tips F2I category = UGLY

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

A synthetic fragrance.

It is restricted in cosmetics because of sensitisation.

In Europe is included on the list of "allergenic" substances.

In Europe, the presence of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds:

• 0.001% in leave-on the skin products
• 0.01% in products that are rinsed off the skin

My makeup tips F2I category = BAD

Isobutylparaben

A synthetic preservative.

The Joint FAO/WHO Committee has established an acceptable daily intake of 0.10 mg/kg of body weight for the total sum of Ethyl-, Methyl- and Propyl- parabens.

In Europe, Isobutylparaben is restricted to 0.4% on its own or 0.8% when mixed with other parabens.

The quantities used in cosmetics are considered safe for humans.

Parabens can affect your endocrine system as it is considered weakly oestrogenic.

Studies indicate that when it is applied on the skin, it may react with UVB (sunlight), leading to increased skin ageing and DNA damage (Free radical generator).

Do not use a paraben product on broken skin.

For people that are allergic to parabens, they can cause skin irritation, contact dermatitis and rosacea.

It is toxic at high concentrations.

Although there is no evidence, parabens are being associated with :

• breast cancer tumours
• increasing prevalence of early puberty in girls

My makeup tips F2I category = BAD

Isohexadecane

An organic compound made of hydrogen and carbon derived from petrochemicals.

Used in makeup as a solvent (dissolves ingredient together) to create a rich and non-greasy makeup texture.

It is considered safe to use by the cosmetic industry.

The cosmetic industry are supposed to used highly refined petroleum to create these ingredients.

Unrefined petroleum will include impurities that will cause allergies and contain carcinogens.

There are no reported side effects when used on the skin.

There is some concern that it is an environmental toxin and that it is bio-accumulative and / or persistent.

My makeup tip F2I category = BAD

Isopropyl Isostearate

A synthetic ingredient made from Isopropyl alcohol and stearic acid.

Acts as a lubricant in the makeup formula, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance.

There may be a very mild skin irritation in rare cases.

No other reported side effects.

May be derived from animal sources - animal by-products. (Does not have to be mentioned on the label)

My makeup tip F2I category = GOOD (if not derived from animals)

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