How do I Buy American Made Organic Makeup?
Buying organic makeup can be one way to support the organic manufacturers that are conscientious enough to make and sell organic products. Another way to benefit from buying organic makeup is to buy American-made organic makeup so your money supports the organic minded companies within the United States. With a little research and know-how, you can buy these products directly from the manufacturer or from the stores that sell them. Does this Spark an idea?
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Go to your local co-op or health food store and look over the organic makeup section. Read the labels to research the manufacturers. A quick look can tell you that companies such as Burt's Bees, Kiss My Face and Organic Diva all make organic makeup in the United States.
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Make note of any products that are made in America in a small notebook or on a sheet of paper so you can remember which products you want to buy.
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Check the origins of the organic makeup where the label is unclear online or call the company to learn if the products are made in America or not. Add these companies to your list if they are determined to be American.
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Look in your local department stores or big box retailers to see if the organic, American-made brand you are looking for and the makeup product you want from them is also available on a larger market and potentially for a better price.
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Check online for suppliers of the brand and product you are looking for or look to see if the manufacturer has their own website from which you can order directly. Sometimes buying directly from the manufacturer can offer a better price and/or give you a greater variety of products from which to choose.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask family and friends which organic makeup products they use and where they find them to see what other American-made items are out there that you may not be aware of.
Discontinue using any makeup, organic or not, if you find you are having a negative reaction to it.
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