Remember that everything you put on your skin is absorbed into your body in some fashion. Some of the harshest chemicals are found in makeup you put on your eyes and mouth! There are a lot of wonderful alternatives out there these days to the synthetic chemical-filled fare at the local drug store. Look for ingredients with natural plant oils, pigments, waxes and essential oils. Also, consider ways to enhance and maintain your beauty naturally – drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, avoid too much sun exposure without the proper sunscreen (be sure to look for sunscreen products with natural ingredients as well (avoid PABA)…the safest one that comes to mind…a hat!)