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Mercury Free Mascara by Afterglow Cosmetics
Author: Nirvana Fashion Editor Mon, March 17th, 2008

From 1 January 2008 the rule of law prohibiting the scale of mercury in mascara, eye liners and skin-lightening creams takes effect in Minnesota.



This bold decision to ban mercury in makeup done the great state of Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban intentionally added mercury in cosmetics and sets a higher standard than the federal government for the regulation of cosmetic ingredients. "The mercury does cause neurological damage to people even in tiny quantities," said Sen. John Marty, the Democrat who sponsored the ban. "Every source of mercury adds to it. We wanted to ensure he was not there."

So your first questions are likely. . .

Why is not mercury already banned in cosmetics? Well, it's a long story, but the short version is that the FDA has banned very, very, very few chemicals in cosmetics. Mercury is not one of them. In fact, Europe, Korea and Japan have banned many chemicals still common in cosmetics in the United States.

I do not see mercury on my mascara ingredient label. Does that mean it is without mercury? The real name of the ingredient containing mercury called thimerosal. It is a mercury-containing organic compound used as a preservative and anti-fungal from the 1920s. Thimerosal has been banned worldwide, but not the United States (except Minnesota).

What do I do now? Ladies, the bottom line, in my opinion is not really on mercury, but rather, the lack of regulation in general in the United States for the safety of cosmetic ingredients. So what's a girl to do? Most women do not become chemists in their free time to attend international cosmetic ingredient regulations to understand whether the products are safe. Instead, I suggest you look for companies that focus on safety and transparency regarding the ingredients they use.

The long-awaited, all natural eyelashes cosmetics Afterglow is here! Beautifully lush and all natural, Pure Soul Mascara is available in Onyx (black) and Mink (dark brown).

Why you'll love Afterglow Pure Soul Mascara:

* It creates a rich, flavorful lashes that are soft and flexible.
* It is blowing, flake proof, smudge proof and fresh bouquet.
* Its all-natural antioxidant-rich organic botanical soothing.
* It is gentle enough for eyes, even the most sensitive.
* It is free of gluten, alcohol, paraben, synthetic dye free, fragrance-free, mercury-free, petrochemical-free, phthalate-free, no mineral oil, tar-free.

Afterglow Cosmetics is committed to providing effective and safe cosmetics.

We are a Compact Signer for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and considered one of the safest cosmetic lines according to the EWG cosmetic database.

Suggested retail price: $ 21.00



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