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11/15/2022

Titanium dioxide is a natural white mineral mined, refined and mixed with the red pigments described above. It is needed to obtain pink shades, increase transparency and absorb ultraviolet rays. Titanium dioxide is possibly carcinogenic, but only if released into the air, not in contact with the skin.

If you're a vegan, beware: carmine is a very common bright red dye derived from the scales of insects such as cochineal native to South America and Mexico. It has been proven that carmine is non-toxic and does not cause cancer.

What lipstick is made of: an analysis of good and bad ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR SHINE LIPSTICK
While waxes and oils often have their own sheen, it can be enhanced with additional ingredients:

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Carnauba wax. Also known as Brazilian or palm wax. It is made from the leaves of Copernicia prunifera, a palm tree native to the northeast of Brazil. It has one of the highest melting points among natural waxes, as well as hypoallergenic properties and high gloss.

Ozokerite, earthen wax. It is a natural mineral wax.

Candelilla wax, which is obtained from the candelilla bush, native to parts of Mexico and the United States. It is also known for being the main binder in chewing gum.

Polybutene is a polymer that binds other ingredients together and thickens the mixture.

Beware: Naturally produced by bees, beeswax is an increasingly common ingredient in lipsticks, although it has been known to cause allergic reactions in some people.

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