Look at the ingredients list of most eyeshadows, blushers, face paint, bronzers... chances are the first ingredient you'll see is talc. But what actually is talc and why should we be worried about its use in cosmetics?

Candelilla wax is a commonly used substitute for beeswax in vegan skincare. It has a high melting point and other similar properties to beeswax, which make it easy to swap into traditional recipes. So why don't I use it in my products? Well, there are two reasons. 

Phenoxyethanol: a terrible name to spell and maybe not so great for your body either. It's a preservative commonly found in cosmetics but has been linked to irritation, organ system toxicity and potential reproductive damage.