Most of the times I just wear lip balm, but ’tis the season to dress up and look fancy, which means a bit of lipstick is in order. Although there are tons of brands to choose from, I want to make sure that whatever goes on my lips is as natural as possible — the last thing I need right now is lead poisoning, thank-you very much.
I’ve had my eyes on this PlantLove lipstick from Cargo for ages, mostly because it comes in a biodegradable tube, but due to my ban on corn, I held off.
Then, when I was in the Big Carrot yesterday, I found this amazing brand called PeaceKeeper Cause-metics — not only are their products safe and mineral-based, but they give ALL their profits after tax to women’s health advocacy and human rights issues (check out their Kiss Museum, too). I got the “Paint Me Loving” lipstick, and it looks fab.
Image courtesy of PeaceKeeper
This reminds me of when I was 5 years old and decided to make my own lipstick. It was Christmas time and my uncle had a jar of pistachios in a jar on the coffee table. Since I was not allowed to wear makeup, I took the pistachio’s (which had bright red shells), licked them and smeared them all over my lips and eye lids (a girls got to have eye shadow right?). It took forever to get that crap off and all that salt dried out and burned on my lips.
Just letting you know this in case you decide to get SUPER eco friendly on us.
I don’t think PeaceKeepers has actually turned a profit yet, from what I’ve gathered from their website…. Regardless, it sounds like a great company
I’ll have to try the lipstick –
Wow, this is fantastic! Thanks!
That’s awesome. I really like RED lipstick and have been reading that most of the major cosmetic companies still use led in their redest reds. Sounds like a doctor Suess book, but it’s really scary!