Comments on: Chemicals In Cosmetics: What You Need To Know

By: Sayward

Sayward — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:11:12 +0000

@ Heather – Bummer about the Kool Aid, I tried that once in high school but I did it wrong and it didn’t work. I wonder if you could boil down some beet cooking water and make a sort of concentrated beet extract? Might go on pretty red/pink . . .

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:19:04 +0000

Thanks Sayward! I used to use Manic Panic when I was a teenager, but had no idea it was vegetable based. Very cool.
I actually went the Kool Aid route! Unsweetened of course :) She was so excited, but it made her head itch. So, we had to wash it out right away. She was so bummed! We’ll try something else, soo, and yes, there will be pictures :)

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:26:42 +0000

@ Heather – Yes! I’ve got good-ish news and bad-ish news. =)

Let’s get the bad over with. As far as I can tell, there is no such thing as an organic, all natural, ‘chemical-free’ hair dye. Boo.

But the good news is this – there IS something very close, and it’s what I use. Manic Panic is a non-toxic semi-permanent ‘vegetable-based’ dye. It’s totally vegan and does not have any of that ‘chemical’ hair dye smell. I know people who have successfully used this on children – it’s what I’ll use on my kids, if they ever want to have weird hair like mommy. =)

Good luck! Also, pictures!!!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:32:27 +0000

Hi Sayward,
I was also wondering about what hair care products you recommend and hope I haven’t overlooked a post about it. I’m namely wondering about hair dye-my 5 year old daughter wants to color her hair bright pink, but I’ll only allow non-toxic brands. Any suggestions?

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:53:59 +0000

@ Jack Christopher – I totally agree, and that’s the direction I’m going with all homemade/single ingredient products.

@ Jenny B. – Stay tuned. ;)

@ Mr Man – You’re welcome!

@ sarah – Thanks for all the info. Posts on products (including hair) are in the works!

By: sarah

sarah — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:27:47 +0000

I would add to the links, the Green Guide’s “Dirty Dozen Chemicals in Cosmetics” (http://www.thegreenguide.com/personal-care/dirty-dozen).

@Jenny B… I have researched this subject a LOT, and finally found miONEgroup (miessence) from Australia, which is all organic or certified organic, and liked it so much I became a rep (http://sschumacher.mionegroup.com/). It’s seriously expensive, but it’s good stuff. I don’t use only their stuff, but my two recommended items are the deodorant (the only natural deodorant I have personally tried that works – my husband uses it too) and the Tropicana Body Lotion (I have never liked lotion – I like this stuff). Their facial stuff is all great, but I don’t care for their hair stuff. I use John Masters Organics for hair.

Although on the topic of hair, Sayward I would also be interested in hearing what product you prefer, specifically for styling, seeing as how we have somewhat similar (spiky) hairstyles. I currently use John Masters (link below)… but it doesn’t work as well as chemicals ;) My pre-organic favorite was Redken Rough Clay 20, but wow, don’t read the ingredient list.

http://johnmasters.com/ht.htm

By: Mr.Man

Mr.Man — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:50:35 +0000

This is very useful. Thanks for posting!

By: Jenny B.

Jenny B. — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:39:49 +0000

Hey Sayward,
wondeing if you can reccomend any products (brands) that you use. Thanks. xoxoxo

By: Jack Christopher

Jack Christopher — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:15:04 +0000

A rule of thumb: if you don’t put it in your mouth, don’t put it on your skin and hair.

I trust cocoa butter (from very dark chocolate) and extra virgin coconut milk/oil for skin and hair care cause I eat them.