More women are trending towards the use of organic makeup
today. This trend is caused by the positive effects mineral cosmetics and the increase in customers\' awareness of using non-mineral products. Afterglow\'s line of mineral cosmetics attracts the most interest as their contents are beyond green. They use organic materials and natural ingredients. Mineral cosmetics differ from other types of cosmetics as mineral cosmetics are made from natural ingredients and are finely ground minerals found occurring naturally in the earth. They do not contain synthetic chemicals, dyes or preservatives.

Mineral cosmetics are also a natural cosmetic solution in that its colors are more vivid, its application methods are simple and not only does it not harm the body through the skin, it actually heals and rejuvenates. Take for example Afterglow\'s ingredients of organic pomegranate. The organic pomegranate seed is a natural antioxidant. Antioxidants are beneficial in combating free radicals and the damage it causes to the skin and body. The antioxidants found in organic pomegranate also provide regenerative effects to counter already damaged skin. Another example is organic jojoba seed extract, which is a hypoallergenic, controls sebum-the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands. This extract also aids in cleaning and conditioning the skin

Afterglow\'s mineral cosmetic offers another benefit aside from its natural ingredients. Mineral make up does not contain fragrances, preservatives and dyes, it also eliminates binders and irritants from its pure list of ingredients. To be sure the customer is fully aware of the ingredients all Afterglow products clearly display on the packaging, the complete ingredient content. The US FDA has strict guidelines for the listing all ingredients exceeding 1% in volume. Afterglow, in its effort at total transparency, displays all ingredients, no matter how little is contained in the product.

Afterglow also guarantees their products free from Bismuth Oxychloride and Parabens. Bismuth Oxychloride is is an ingredient found in many other mineral cosmetic products, that causes itching, rashes and cystic acne in some women. Parabens are synthetic preservatives, which include methylparaben, isoparaben, butylparaben and propylparaben.

Mineral cosmetics from Afterglow offers consumers and added advantage of going beyond USDA certified organic ingredients. Afterglow\'s use of ingredients harvested from the wild is a testament to their stringent standards of providing only naturally grown ingredients, whether in the wild or under strict USDA guidelines. Either way the benefit to the consumer is trustable products without the synthetic chemicals and irritants which cause damage to the skin and long term health effects to the body from accumulation.

All Afterglow\'s Mineral cosmetics are researched and manufactured without the use of any animal testing. This fact is conformed and certified by PEAT and Leaping Bunny who issue cruelty free standards and assurances to the public after stringent audits on cosmetic manufacturers to ascertain that no animal is used in the process.

All Afterglow products are produced in the United States.