Natural Make Up And Affordable

May is National throw out your old makeup month. It's time to assess what you have had hanging around your house, purse and make up drawer. It's amazing how we long we will save cosmetics.

Let's face it, cosmetics aren't cheap and we just don't want to give up our favorite lipstick. Ok, so women are make up junkies and I'm one of them. Being a make up junkie, it's been a struggle, it's taken me years, and a few eye infections to force myself to dispose of the old make up and find an alternative to those gooie patsy foundations and nasty chemical infested eye shadows.

The road to recovery has be an enlightening experience. First I had to admit I had a problem and then find a way to fix it. Thanks to mineral make up, I no longer have to worry about shelf life. And the bonus is it's a completely natural product. Mineral makeup has a natural spf and generally wears longer. With a little practice and experimentation it is easy to apply. You can easily get great coverage.

Here are a few guide lines for disposal of your makeup, it's hard to give up that perfect shade of lipstick, but keep in mind that it probably is contaminated and shouldn't be applied to your skin.

Mascara-3months
Powder eye shadow-2years
cream eye shadow-6 months
eyeliner pencil-3 months
sunscreen-6 months
skin care products-6months
liquid foundation-6 months
loose or pressed powder foundations-2 years
Lipstick or gloss-2 years
nail polish-2 years

When purchasing your cosmetics, remember they do expire, so try to buy in smaller quantities, to insure you will use them within these time lines. Think of all the money you will save by purchasing only what you will need.

For a great Mineral makeup click on the picture above, they have exceptional quality products at a reasonable price with fast shipping. You can purchase samples so the guess work is taken out of ordering your shade or color.

Good luck with your road to recovery!