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Parabens are synthetic preservatives (methylparaben, propylparaben, isoparaben, and butylparaben) that easily and cheaply preserve personal care products for up to 2 years. Parabens can be found in every sort of personal care product including color cosmetics, skin care, deodorant, and hair care.
The problem with parabens is that they are absorbed in to the skin and accumulate in the body. This build up of parabens in the body can increase our “toxic-load” and may contribute to disease. Parabens may cause skin irritation, influence breast cancer, and are recognized endocrine disruptors.
The body sees parabens as estrogen (xenoestrogens – a foreign estrogen). Parabens can disrupt the endocrine system, affect fetal development, and are especially harmful to children’s developing bodies. Multiple studies have discovered parabens in breast cancer tumors. Parabens have also been found to cause heart tissue problems over time.
The good news is that Vapour Organic Beauty offers only paraben-free cosmetics. Vapour cosmetics have a standard 2-year shelf life, made possible with anti-microbial herbs and a formulation that never uses water. Waterless formulation means there is no water to allow bacteria, fungi and viruses to thrive. The combination of a water-free product and anti-microbial herbs results in a safe, superiorly preserved product.
We encourage you to read labels and understand what you are putting on and in your body. We encourage you to make informed choices and to avoid parabens to decrease your body's overall toxic load.
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A baby growing in the womb ingests everything the mother consumes. Including, but not limited to, what the mother puts on her skin, face, hair and nails.
The body does a great job of protecting the fetus by filtering bacteria and germs through the placenta but there are some cosmetic ingredients that can make their way through to the developing fetus. Salicylic Acid, Retinol A, Parabens, Phathalates, Benzoyl Peroxide, Accutane, Hydrocortison, Lead and Dioxane are found in most traditional cosmetic brands and can be harmful to the unborn, as well as the mother. These chemicals are termed “mutagenic” – having the ability to damage the genes and chromosomes.
The FDA has band only nine chemicals from US cosmetics compared to the European Union which has banned more than 1000. A product that is labeled as being “natural” may be mixed with synthetic dyes or fragrances. Many expensive products are full of the same ingredients and harsh chemicals as the less expensive brands. And, many “common” synthetic ingredients are now being linked to conditions such as allergies, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, testicular abnormalities, decreased sperm count and breast cancer.
Have no fear…. Vapour Organic Beauty is the answer! Vapour revolutionizes luxury and performance cosmetics with Pure Organic Formulation, unique light-as-air technology and sophisticated color artistry. Made from natural mineral pigments suspended in Certified Organic botanicals, Vapour delivers the look of flawless, glowing skin without compromise.
Say goodbye to your chemical cosmetics and say hello to Vapour Organic Beauty!
Vapour is: chemical free, gluten free, cruelty free, made with wind power, biodegradable ingredients, recyclable packaging, no nano particles and no irradiation.
Let’s take care of ourselves, each other and our unborn babes.
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We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat” and, as far as food is concerned, most people are taking a closer look at what they consume every day. Yet very few women consider that the lipstick they wear is ingested just as food is. Some statistics say that 3 to 7 pounds of lipstick may be consumed by the average woman in her lifetime, depending on how often she re-applies. That’s as much as five pints of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!
In addition to the usual lineup of chemicals and toxins present in most cosmetics, many of the colors used in conventional lipsticks have been found to cause cancer in lab tests. Can you believe it? Women have been applying and re-applying toxic ingredients to their lips for years, and ingesting them!
Even some companies that use mineral pigments, instead of chemical colorants, are using irradiated minerals. These pigments are bombarded with radiation to disinfect them before use, even though it is just as effective to use a not-toxic method called High Temperature Disinfection. Who wouldn’t feel safer knowing their lipstick contains all natural mineral pigments that have been super-heated, instead of being polluted with unnecessary radiation?
It’s easy to see why so many women are falling for Vapour Organic Beauty’s Siren Lipstick. Siren is made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural vitamins and non-irradiated mineral pigments. Siren is designed to protect your lips from moisture loss and environmental assault while delivering hydrating Myrrh, Rose buds, healing Lemon Balm, antioxidant Pomegranate, soothing Jojoba oil and Camilina oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids.
So ladies, what’s on your lips?
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Why use a primer? Think of our skin as a canvas and primer as a tool that evens out the canvas, readying it for makeup application. Vapour’s Stratus Instant Skin Perfector, in both Luminous and Soft Focus formulas, contains a blend of powerful plant botanicals and skin nourishing ingredients that improves the texture and appearance of your skin.
Stratus contains Vapour’s Light Reflective Technology, which immediately perfects the appearance of your skin— you immediately appear younger and refreshed. (Many of our fans wear Stratus alone and love the improvement they see in their skin.)
Stratus doesn’t stop there. Frankincense is anti-inflammatory, Tulsi is antioxidant and and Lotus flowers are moisturizing. Stratus also contains a revolutionary, certified organic, deep moisture complex of pumpkin and papaya that strengthens the skin and improves overall tone and texture.
And best of all? Stratus gives you the performance of a luxury moisturizer and primer with none of the silicone or chemicals!
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Sneak Peek!
By Tara King
3/9/2010 2:56:00 PM
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GET THE LOOK!
Nikki Neutral
This is a great neutral look that works on most skin tones!
- Apply Atmosphere Foundation and Illusionist Concealer to even out skin tone.
- Apply Mesmerize Eye Shadow in Flash on eyelid from inside corner to outer corner and blend.
- Line the lower lashline with Flash and blend.
- Sweep on a coat of mascara.
- Dab on to the apples of the cheek Aura Blush in Crush and blend.
- Fill in the lips with Siren Lipstick in Desire.
- Apply a liberal coat of Elixir Lipgloss in Twinkle.
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I’ve been very fortunate in my career to have worked with some of the most innovative visionaries in the beauty industry.
When I moved to New York back in the late 80s a good friend of mine from Pittsburgh said that I needed to meet a friend of his who was a really talented makeup artist. I took it with a grain of salt and said that I would look him up but never did. It was a few years later upon that friend’s visit that my life would change in a New York minute.
He introduced me to Kevyn Aucoin at a downtown restaurant and we hit it off instantly.
The next week he had invited me to meet Liza Minnelli as she was recording a single called “The Day After That.” From Kiss of the Spider Woman. It was the first of many of his celebrity clients that I would meet in the years ahead. I was struck by their fondness for him. Aside from his incredible talent, what I was most impressed with most was his humility. I really connected with him because I saw that he was just a small town boy in the big city, just like me. That attitude never changed in the 10 years that he grew to be one of the most celebrated and beloved makeup artists of our time.
He was my biggest mentor in life. I learned so many things from him throughout the years that I worked side-by-side developing products for him and other big cosmetic companies. I learned to see beauty through his eyes the way he did, in everyone. I learned that it’s not worth doing something unless you’re going to give it your all. I learned that talent really is not so much about the technique but more about the passion. I learned that makeup does not mask an ugly heart. I learned that beauty does really come from within, but sometimes we need a jumpstart from someone who believes in us first.
I was very fortunate to learn his coveted makeup techniques, work on his best selling beauty books and also run his cosmetics company, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, even after his passing in 2002. When I left the company to pursue other interests, I remembered years earlier when he was ill and would always say to me, “You will always be taken care of.” I believed what he told me and one day from out of the blue I received an email by Cristina Carlino, the founder of Philosophy, saying that she would love me to work with her to develop a full color line.
It was a huge opportunity and I was extremely grateful.
She reminded me so much of Kevyn in her ability to lead and to love. It was also her brilliant vision that drove me to create with such passion. When the company was sold and new management took over, we parted ways.
The short time that I spent with her gave me even more respect for her.
She taught me the true meaning of the word grace.
After Philosophy I started to consult in the industry and had the opportunity to work on many exciting products and brands. Consulting gave me a bigger vision of the industry and I really got to see everything.
After I was handed a sample one day in a meeting, my life would change again instantly.
Someone I met had shown me a sample of the Vapour Foundation. I swatched it on my hand and was completely blown away by how it performed on the skin. I only knew that the company was from New Mexico. That night I tracked them down on the Internet and found the small company the very next day. I called and spoke to the brilliant formulator, Kristine Kehely , and she told me it was organic. It made sense to me considering plant cells and skin cells are compatible, but I had never seen a product perform like this before. Everything I had seen previously in the organic space was sub par in its performance. We talked about the innovation and the years they had spent developing the formulas. I dropped everything I was working on to pursue a partnership with them, because I wanted to share this product with women everywhere. Many job opportunities had come along in that year, but I stood committed to developing the Vapour product line, because it was something I completely believed in.
The result is my experience in color cosmetic development combined with the innovative formulations of the Vapour team. In my opinion there is nothing on the market with the quality and performance of Vapour Organic Beauty. And I have seen it all! As someone who understands color and how it performs on the skin, the Vapour products are incredible. They apply evenly; blend in seamlessly and quickly, thereby creating a flawless and radiant second skin. The icing on the cake is that they are made with 100% chemical free, Certified Organic Botanicals, which provides nourishment and moisture to the skin. The Vapour products are the easiest color cosmetics I have ever used to get a very professional polished look in seconds. No brushes or other products are needed, only your fingertips.
I am grateful that I can share this exceptional product line with women everywhere. It is the result of over 50 years combined experience in both prestige color cosmetics and organic formulations.
This has been a personal journey for me as well in remembering the words of my past mentors teaching in that I have truly followed my heart.
I hope that you will try Vapour Beauty and see for yourself what I’m so excited about.
Thank you,
Eric Sakas
Co Founder, Vapour Organic Beauty
Kevyn Aucoin, Eric Sakas, and Liza Minnelli in 1992
Kevyn Aucoin and Eric Sakas in Japan, 1994
Eric Sakas, Kevyn Aucoin, and Gena Rowlands, 2001
Hillary Swank with Eric Sakas on the set of Face Forward Shoot
Eric Sakas, 2009
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