Not only does mineral makeup look and feel fantastic on your skin but you’re doing something good for our planet too!

Some people feel that going green is too difficult, that it takes too much of an effort. The truth is that you don’t have to go completely green overnight. If you have an earnest desire to participate in taking care of our planet, I recommend just taking baby steps. Before you know it, you’ll be surprised at how many good things you are doing for our environment without thinking about it. It will become second nature to you.

For example, you can start by doing something as simple as switching the cosmetics you use to a brand that is eco-friendly. There are quite a few out there and with the growing interest of the population to go greener, more and more high quality organic and green makeup brands are popping up.

If you haven’t heard the term mineral makeup lately, you’ve been living under a rock (pun completely intended). Mineral cosmetics are very popular presently. Not only because they are so much healthier for your skin but also because once applied correctly they make your skin look flawless! With a high quality and pure mineral makeup line your face will look and feel so gorgeous, that you will never want to return to your old dirty traditional cosmetics. These different mineral cosmetics brands vary in quality and price points so please read the labels before you purchase. Remember, many times you get what you pay for.

Mineral make-up is different from traditional petroleum based cosmetics. It is made entirely from crushed, sterilized minerals.

In addition to not being reliant on crude oils, mineral make-up contains no talc, mineral oil, alcohol, artificial colors, synthetic dyes or parabens, which means you’re getting none of the pollution, animal testing, or energy waste associated with conventional cosmetic products. Removing these ingredients from the manufacturing process also means removing a frightening amount of potentially toxic chemicals from your skin routine, and from the water system when you wash it off, so you can feel good about not polluting your body or our waterways.

Allergic reactions are also rare because as stated above, there are no fragrances, dyes, or preservatives, while the main ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide (these are natural minerals), actually create a natural sunscreen for the skin.

When it comes to purchasing human hair wigs, there’s a lot to take into consideration. You want to pick the right color, length, shape and fit for you. You’ll want to take your time figuring out which wig will be the best. But one component of wigs that many people don’t think about is the caps to which the wigs are sewn that fit on your head. There are a few different options to consider.

The most common cap that you’d find in most human hair wigs is a standard cap. These caps are the ones that most people think of when they imagine a wig. The cap has a closed lace layer at the crown and the rest of the hair is sewn into the cap. The hair at the crown is usually teased to cover the cap so it has a more natural look. Because of this, there is a natural lift at the front of the wig which gives the entire look more volume, so it’s a good choice for someone who wants the illusion of thicker and more voluminous hair.

Capless human hair wigs are similar in construction to the standard cap except instead of a closed lace layer it has lace strips that have open spaces between wefts, which are the threads that the wig is laced around to keep it together. These open spaces create a more comfortable and ventilated experience for the wearer, making them great for the summer time. They are overall lighter than wigs with standard caps.

The last choice of caps is a mono-filament cap. These caps use a nylon that is thin and breathable that looks like skin. In fact, it tends to match up pretty well with the natural color of the wig wearer because it partly reveals the actual scalp below. It creates a more natural look. It also offers the most choice in styling because each hair is hand sewn onto the cap so it moves like natural hair on the head. This means it can be brushed or parted in any way you’d like. They are a great choice for those with total hair loss because a standard cap can be itchy and uncomfortable to sensitive scalps but mono-filament are far softer.

Whatever choice you make in caps, make sure it’s a comfortable one for you. Try on many human hair wigs so you can to get an idea of how each feel to you personally. Take your time and find that perfect wig!