Top Tips on how to select the correct and safest Cosmetics for your Body (Face, Eyes and Skin)

It is extremely important to choose the right cosmetics, no matter what type of skin you have. This will not merely render a fresh and natural appearance, but will also help you keep away any kind of chemical reactions from the cosmetics including allergies, whiteheads, blackheads, rashes, itching, or various other types of eruptions.

From the perspective of your skin type and its characteristics, we can say that every person’s skin is unique with varying characteristics in areas on an individual’s face. Hence, you should keep this in mind while choosing your cosmetics. Here are a few important dos and don’ts that will help you choose your cosmetics stylishly, but safely.

1. Never choose cosmetics that have ingredients which can dehydrate, dry up, or irritate the skin in any way.
2. While buying cosmetics, consider the tone of your skin.
3. Never compromise with the quality of your makeup just for limiting your budget.
4. In case of using cleansers, neither choose the drying or harsh ones, nor for the greasy types, since both these extremes might react negatively with your skin, no matter what you skin type is.
5. If you possess sensitive skin, stay away from any cosmetics that contain high levels of dye and preservatives.

For Dry Skin Type

If your skin type is dry, try avoiding oil-free or powdery cosmetics since there are high chances that such the makeup will settle along the facial lines and wrinkles.

For Oily Skin Type

Those who have oily skin, it is advisable for them to blot the skin with an absorbent (like tissue paper) from time to time so as to remove any shine or gloss. It’s also better if they refrain from using creamy style lip pencils, as also creams while applying mascara or eye shadow.

For Combination Skin Type

If you have combination skin (just like many people have ‘T-zone’ on the face), you might want to either opt for different products for the different zones on your skin or else, you can always go for cosmetic products that are particularly suitable for skin of combination type.

FDA’s General Tips for using Cosmetics Hygienically

In this context, you should also be aware of the safety guidelines provided by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Go through the following instructions and advices by the FDA for using cosmetics products of any type. They say:

• Read the label. Follow all directions and heed all warnings.
• Wash your hands before you use the product.
• Do not share makeup.
• Keep the containers clean and tightly closed when not in use, and protect them from temperature extremes.
• Throw away cosmetics if there are changes in color or smell.
• Use aerosols or sprays cans in well-ventilated areas. Do not use them while you are smoking or near an open flame. It could start a fire.

Tips for Eye Make-Up as advised by the FDA

We all understand that eye is one of the most vital and sensitive organs of the body, and special care/attention needs to be taken while using cosmetics in and around the eyes. FDA has also provided some special guidelines and suggestions for using eye cosmetics and advises the consumers to “be sure to keep these practices in mind”. Here is what they have suggested:

• Do not use cosmetics near your eyes unless they are meant for your eyes. For example, do not use lip liner on your eyes.
• Do not add saliva or water to mascara. You could add germs.
• Throw away your eye makeup if you get an eye infection. The makeup could have become contaminated.
• Do not dye or tint your eyelashes. FDA has not approved any products for permanent dyeing or tinting of your eyelashes or eyebrows.