Poison isn't Pretty:

Believe it or not, the U.S. does not require the $35 billion cosmetics industry to test any of the chemicals used in its products for harmful health effects. The scary thing is, some of these chemicals that are in common cosmetics and personal care products are known or suspected carcinogens and reproductive toxins, strongly suspected of causing cancer, mutation or birth defects.  The National Institute of Occupational Safety, for example, has identified almost 900 personal care chemicals that are toxic in one way or another. Some cause cancer. Others cause hormone disruption. Some are neurotoxins. And still others can cause organ damage. 

Is it natural?

100% natural, all natural, or natural are phrases commoly misused.
There is  no actual definition of natural according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All ingredients are chemicals by definition. "Derived" ingredients are unnatural both according to the original substance and the method of derivation.
The term natural has considerable market value in promoting skin care cosmetic products to consumers, but dermatologists say it has very little medical meaning and the FDA states the claim has no legal meaning. Despite pressure from advocacy groups such as The Environmental Working Group (EWG) the FDA has not defined what natural is or how to achieve it. Contrary to popular belief the FDA does not regulate the sale of skin care and cosmetic products before they are sold.  So be aware of what the ingredients are in the products you use.

Love is in the air...but do you know what's in your makeup?

Avon, Proctor and Gamble, Revlon and Estee Lauder dedicates significant resources to breast cancer awareness, yet some of the common compounds and chemicals used in those cosmetics are known or probable breast carcinogens!  This is why the contribution from them in the pink ribbon campaign to support the fight against breast cancer is hypocritical and just a marketing gimmick.

Skin is the largest organ in the human body, and one of its most remarkable. A breathing layer of protection between us and the world, it grows up and out in layers that replace themselves every 52 to 75 days. The average adult, in fact, sheds about 40 pounds of skin over the course of a lifetime, and typically carries around 21 square feet of it, weighing 7 pounds and containing 300 million individual cells. Each square inch of skin has roughly 10 hairs, 15 oil glands, 72 feet of nerve fiber, 100 sweat glands, and over 3 feet of blood vessels, which make our skin very absorbent and cause the things we put on it become quickly absorbed into our bodies. When it comes to traditional personal care and make-up products, this can be quite hazardous to our health. Parabens, for example, are chemical preservatives that have been found to mimic estrogen and alter the body’s delicate hormonal balance. Another class of compounds commonly found in such products is phthalates, which have been linked to breast cancer.

Unlike those harmful companies, dust pureminerals has taken initiative to rise above and provide our customers with a completely higher level of expectations and quality.  Dust products stand on the opposite end of the spectrum then the other products that are being offered in the cosmetic world today.  Please read below to find out why.

 My story - I have worked for two of the most successful and well know cosmetic companies in the eyes of world today. But I think that kind of success depends on your definition. Profits would change if people were made aware of what some of these companies were getting away with.  Knowledge is powerful!  See, this knowledge that I’ve gained from my research is exactly what has fueled my ambition and determination to create and provide a cosmetic line, dust pureminerals, which is guilt free.  I started doing research on the ingredients that we women across the globe pay big bucks for and are lathering on our faces; day and night…the results were shocking!  I was taken back by my new found facts and felt it was now my duty to raise  awareness and do these women and their skin justice.  After much research, motivation and dedication…dust pureminerals was born!  Say goodbye to your old cosmetics that cause irritation, breakouts, dryness and among more serious conditions - cancer and birth defects.  Dust pureminerals are free of those harmful chemicals as well as, talc, oil, fragrance, synthetic colors/ dyes and fillers.  Dust is totally organic and all natural providing you with the most pure ingredients while being completely conscious of things like, allergies, skin conditions, coverage, skin types, color pallet, sun protection, ant aging benefits, ph balance, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, environment and convenience.  Let me highlight a few added bonuses with dust pureminerals;  it is Made in the USA/ Saratoga Region, SPF 17 – 20, Not tested on animals, Organic and all natural, FDA approved, Non-comedogenic , virtually NO allergy risks, Anti-inflammatory (calms the skin), Minerals do not support bacteria growth and a percent of proceeds are donated to charities.

 

Green Love

Our brushes are made using the finest materials, by skilled Artisans, in the US. Animal skin is NOT used in the process; NO animal is destroyed or maimed for the purpose of making our brushes.

 

We support the reforestation programs and we are proud to say that NONE of our brush handles come from any rainforest or any country that uses endangered species of wood.

 

We support the protection of the environment and hope that by informing you about our brushes, your choice will be American made.