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I know cosmetics aren't technically considered "paleo," but I'm not willing to give them up. I was using 100% pure products for over two years, and just recently discovered that they are causing my skin (cheeks in particular) to break out. I've eliminated all nightshades from my diet which cleared up my mild rosacea, but because the cosmetics have tomato and goji berry pigments, my skin is still reacting to them. What brand of cosmetics do you all use/recommend? I'm really bummed considering the quality of 100% pure's products are great, but most of them have these couple of undesirable ingredients in them (for me).

BTW- I'm particularly looking for a cream foundation and powdered blush.

edited Nov 21 2011 at 21:56

asked Nov 21 2011 at 15:45

Erica
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	Who said cosmetics aren't paleo? – air_hadoken Nov 21 2011 at 16:24
	Awww, bummer about not being able to use 100% Pure products! I'm trying to downsize the products I use on my face to just coconut or jojoba oil, but that will be after I'm done with my current products. As for makeup, I do use some 100% Pure products, but I also use mineral makeup from EverdayMinerals. – CoconutWaterisGood Nov 21 2011 at 17:18

Jane · Answer 1 · 2011-11-21 16:02:40Z UTC

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I cleanse my face with jojoba oil now. Works great!

answered Nov 21 2011 at 16:02

Jane
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Kewpie · Answer 2 · 2011-11-21 16:03:50Z UTC

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I don't use a lot of cosmetics, but I do have a lot of success using coconut oil as a moisturizer on my skin twice daily.

answered Nov 21 2011 at 16:03

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Nemesis · Answer 3 · 2011-11-21 16:07:31Z UTC

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I use coconut oil as both a makeup remover and moisturizer. I just gently wipe off any excess before I put my makeup on or go to bed. I've noticed that when I use other OTC moisturizers, my skin does not look as healthy as it does when I use coco oil.

answered Nov 21 2011 at 16:07

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	Hi Nemesis, I use coconut oil (virgin organic from Tropical Traditions) on my body and used to use it on my face but found over time it caused redness. I wonder if this would happen if I used a more refined organic coconut oil version. Do you use a refined coconut oil or unrefined? – Alexandra Nov 21 2011 at 16:54
	I use the same one, refined, from Trop Trad. Of course, everyone reacts to substances differently! Perhaps you might try Jane's suggestion of jojoba oil? – Nemesis Nov 21 2011 at 17:13
	For me, if it has a coconutty smell I don't use it on my skin. That stuff is for cooking only :) – Nemesis Nov 21 2011 at 17:13
	Thanks Nemisis. I do use jojoba. But I would like to be able to mix it with a bit of coconut oil for facial use. I ony tried the coconut smelling unrefined one on my face but am now going to give the refined one a shot. It's cheaper and if I still get facial redness, I'll just use it on my hair and body. Thanks! – Alexandra Nov 21 2011 at 17:31

Renee · Answer 4 · 2011-11-21 16:15:34Z UTC

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I haven't yet made the transition to organic makeup, but for skin care I really like the Earth Science line of Products. http://www.earthsciencenaturals.com/skin_care_face.html

answered Nov 21 2011 at 16:15

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Beck · Answer 5 · 2011-11-21 17:19:58Z UTC

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I use mineral makeup from Everyday Minerals, and a vitamin C solution (20% ascorbic acid), and it's really helped with sunspots and overall skin tone.

answered Nov 21 2011 at 17:19

Beck
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Thank you, I'll go check it out. – Erica Nov 21 2011 at 21:55

themommybug · Answer 6 · 2011-11-21 19:25:22Z UTC

I use these products for body and facial cleansing (they use only water and surprisingly, work great) and then moisturize with jojoba and coconut oil... Love the routine!

https://erinpatota.norwex.biz/?p=n&sectid=4&cid=1&pid=306100

https://erinpatota.norwex.biz/?p=n&sectid=4&cid=1&pid=309043

curious · Answer 7 · 2011-11-21 19:46:24Z UTC

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Have you tried Tarte, or MAC's Mineralize products?

answered Nov 21 2011 at 19:46

curious
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