The Best Natural Eyeliners- Clean and Non-Toxic
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Nowadays there are so many things to worry about that you shouldn’t have to worry about what is in your make-up, however, companies are still putting toxic ingredients in make-up that can be harmful to your body. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), here are some of the top cosmetic ingredients and contaminants to avoid in makeup:
1. Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is carcinogenic; it also causes allergic reactions and irritates the eyes and respiratory system.
2. Formaldehyde releasers: Formaldehyde releasers can have health effects similar to those of formaldehyde.
3. Dibutyl phthalate: Dibutyl phthalate is an endocrine disruptor and a developmental toxicant that harms male reproductive system development. It can cause early puberty in boys and other changes in the reproductive system.
4. Diethylhexyl phthalate: Diethylhexyl phthalate harms the reproductive system and can affect the developing fetus. It is a potential endocrine disruptor and has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
5. Mercury and related compounds, including thimerosal: Mercury is a heavy metal that is absorbed through the skin. Mercury can damage the kidney and impact the nervous system. It is especially harmful to the developing fetus.
6. Isobutylparaben: Isobutylparaben is an endocrine disruptor that can harm male reproductive system development.
7. Isopropylparaben: Isopropylparaben is an endocrine disruptor that can mimic estrogen.
8. Butylparaben: Butylparaben is an endocrine disruptor that can harm male reproductive system development.
9. Propylparaben: Propylparaben is an endocrine disruptor that can mimic estrogen.
10. Toluene: Toluene is toxic to the brain and the nervous system; it also harms the developing fetus.
11. Triclosan: Triclosan affects the thyroid and reproductive hormones.
12. Carbon black: Carbon black has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
13. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances): PFAS chemicals harm the developing fetus, increase the risk of cancer, affect the immune system, and disrupt hormones.
14. Asbestos: Asbestos is a carcinogen and can cause lung diseases if inhaled.
15. Lead and related compounds: Lead can affect the brain development of children and cause permanent nervous system damage. Lead also harms other organ systems.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) offers a comprehensive rating system on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 represents the cleanest and 10 indicates the most toxic products. The cleanest products go even one step further and are EWG verified. EWG verified are supposed to be the cleanest products.
With that said, I use the EWG to find products, but I do NOT follow their ratings blindly. I have found some products that have had good EWG ratings but still contained harmful ingredients. Therefore, I make sure that I look through the ingredients of every product. Below, you’ll see some eyeliners have ratings, some don’t and some even go up to a rating of 3. It doesn’t matter. All are good choices. I purposely picked out eyeliners that are made with natural oils, butters, and natural plant-based waxes (instead of petroleum-based wax). I hope you find a clean eyeliner that works for you!
Also, once you are done shopping for eyeliner if you want a guide to non-toxic mascaras, check out my post here. Happy and healthy makeup shopping!
1. Jane Iredale Eye Pencil Mineral Based
EWG Rating: 2
This clean eyeliner contains shea butter to moisturize, macadamia seed oil to soothe, and vitamin E to protect. It’s made without fragrances, fillers, and other harmful ingredients. It is a mineral-based eye pencil with a soft formula that will not tug at delicate skin. Are you also looking for a non-toxic eyebrow pencil? This pencil can be used anywhere on the face and comes in a variety of colors. In addition, this company supports organizations that help animals, women, the Berkshires, and the environment.
2. Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques All Natural Eye Liner Pencil, Organic Makeup
EWG Rating: 2
This eye pencil is vegan and made of organic butters & oils. It’s free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. It’s also cruelty-free and Cert Clean Certified for having clean ingredients. It comes in a bunch of different colors so have your pick!
3. FITGLOW Beauty – Natural Vegan Eyeliner Pencil
EWG Rating: 1
This natural eyeliner pencil is made with certified organic ingredients and all-natural ingredients including natural oils, shea butter, and plant-based waxes. This eyeliner is cruelty-free, gluten-free, silicone-free and is made without other harmful chemicals. It comes in other colors that are also clean and non-toxic.
4. Mom’s Secret Natural Gel Eyeliner Black, Vegan, Organic Eyeliner
EWG Rating: No rating
This non-toxic gel eyeliner is made with castor seed oil, coconut oil, and grape seed oil and made without harmful chemicals. It includes all-natural ingredients that are 75% organic. In addition, it is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and made in the USA. This versatile cream gel liner is blendable and smudgeable during application, but it will stay put when dry.
5. 100% PURE Creamy Long Last Eye Liner Pencil
EWG Rating: 2
This natural eyeliner is made with jojoba, chamomile, vitamin E, and mango seed oil to moisturize and nourish the sensitive skin around your eyes while ensuring a smooth, flawless, flake-free application. This company uses organic ingredients, and ethically sourced products without toxic chemicals. They are cruelty-free and gluten-free, and their products are also free from heavy metals, fragrances, and dyes. In addition, they are made in the USA. This non-toxic eyeliner pencil comes in different colors that are also clean.
6. BaeBlu Organic Gel Eyeliner Pot
EWG Rating: 3
This clean eyeliner is made with certified organic and all-natural ingredients including castor seed oil, coconut oil, and grape seed oil. It does not have artificial colors, preservatives, fragrances, or harmful chemicals. In addition, it is vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and made in the USA.
This non-toxic eyeliner is great for sensitive eyes. It is also blendable and smudgeable, but won’t smudge once it’s dry. Even though this eyeliner is clean, their eyeliner pencil contains phenoxyethanol, so if you decide to go with this brand, only stick with the gel eyeliner pot.
