Personal Care & Makeup

Did you know that what you put ON your body is just as important as what you put IN it? Your skin is your body’s largest organ and is its first line of defense when it comes to protecting the body against any dangers in our environment. Products that you put on your skin, from lotion to makeup to deodorant, can be absorbed through the skin deeper into your body. Even though the myth that our skin absorbs 60% of what we put on it has been largely debunked, depending on the formulation of the product, where on your body you’re putting it, and other factors, some will still be absorbed into your bloodstream, especially when it comes to skincare products formulated and designed specifically to be absorbed by your skin. 

So who is responsible for making sure the skincare products we purchase are safe? 

In the United States, you might be surprised to learn that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) does not have the legal authority to approve cosmetics or their ingredients before they hit the market for consumption. With the exception of color additives, they do not require premarket notification, safety testing, review, or approval of the chemicals used in these types of products, nor do they impose registration requirements on cosmetic manufacturers. This means that companies can freely put whatever sort of ingredients - toxic chemicals included - into the products that you use for your daily personal care, with no oversight or consequence. The beauty industry in the US is valued at a whopping $700 billion dollars and companies have proven time and time again that they care about profits, not about your health. HBO’s recent docuseries, Not So Pretty, does a great job of revealing the industry’s nature to prioritize profits over people. 

For these and so many more reasons, it remains very important to make sure you are choosing the right products that are the most healthy for you – this is where YGY Club comes in. We offer a natural, healthy, mineral-based line of makeup with formulations that include no harsh chemicals, dyes, preservatives, irritants, talc, or bismuth. We never test on animals or use animal bi-products and all of our products are hypo-allergenic and free of artificial fragrances. 

You’ll love our beautiful mineral makeup options as well as our nutrient-rich skincare products to help your outer beauty match your inner health.