From egg whites to bug parts, these ingredients may make you cringe, but at least you'll look good doing it. Featured on CNN and The Doctors you should know more about what you're putting on your face than just the shade.
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- Table Salt - Shampoo, body wash, facial cleaner and bubble bath all contain this common household ingredient. Salt is used to reach a usable viscosity.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray) - While you may not find this in your eyeliner (ouch!), any product that creates a warming sensation when rubbed on the skin may contain this ingredient.
- Egg Whites - When fresh, egg whites are sticky and runny, but when they dry they firm up nicely - and make your skin firm up too. You'll find these in many peel off masks that are used to firm the skin.
- Simethicone (gas relief drops) - Many moms are familiar with the gas relief drops you give the baby and this is pretty much the same thing. It's used during the manufacturing process to relieve surface tension from the bubbles.
- Beetle Parts - Oh yeah, we're not joking. Carmine is a natural food coloring that's been used for centuries and is commonly found in red lipsticks. It's made from boiling highly pigmented beetles.
While these ingredients may sound strange, they're generally safe in the uses listed here. According to naturalnews.com, carmine is even used in many foods to make them look more appealing. That'll make you reach for a brightly colored red soda.
