What Is Mineral Makeup
What is mineral makeup? Well, it is a wonerful, natural makeup that can do wonders for your skin, give your complextion a natural healthy glow, hide wrinkles, protect your skin from the sun and help keep you looking younger.
Mineral makeup claims to have many health benefits for your skin, yet weather it will help your skin look younger, and be a perfect addition to your anti aging regimen is something you need to find out, before you rush off and spend your money.
It is certainly the makeup of the moment, sales are booming year after year.
No preservatives are needed to stabilize high quality mineral products. It is inorganic (substances which are of mineral origin), and contains no moisture, so it is impossible for it to harbour bacteria, therefore mineral makeup may last forever.
There are many ingredients in mineral makeup and knowing what they are, and which ones you should avoid, will help you become better equipped in making a decision of what to purchase.
Some people have complained of mineral makeup making them look older, it is irratating, accentuates lines, and darker skinned women may have trouble finding a suitable skin color match.
If you have tried mineral makeup and found the lines on your face are more accentuated, try another brand you may find this is all it takes.
Mineral makeup can be quite drying for some, and is said to be better for normal skin to slightly oily skin, although you can buy mineral makeup foundation in a liquid, and this may make all the difference!
Zine oxide used in foundations is very good for calming and soothing skin, yet is also a drying agent, so it may not be suitable for many.
On the other side of the coin, many rave about how light and natural it is, gives a lovely glow, which you simply cannot get from other cosmetics. It is very popular for women with rosacea, scarring and acne, as it provides great coverage, is long lasting and has natural anti inflammatory properties.
Mineral makeup does not contain any added chemical preservatives, dyes, or perfume. Without these added chemicals, you are less likely to suffer from any irritants to your skin; there is also less risk of an allergy, as it will not clog your pores.
It is the health claims for your skin which attracts many people to mineral makeup, and when you are striving to only put the best onto your skin and turn back the clock, it is a very appealing choice.
Ingredients in mineral makeup some companies use and you may want to avoid
- bismuth oxychloride – can irritate a sensitive skin
- serecite mica – have been rare instances where people have had reactions
- oils and fragrances - the very two things people don’t want
The best mineral makeup is one which does not use the above chemicals.
You may find some companies use talc in their ingredients, contrary to what many say about talc and avoid it, the kind of talc used in many products is “French Velvet Talc”, which has been milled, processed and put through a process called delamination, which makes it very safe to be used in cosmetics.
French velvet talc is used for its covering power, exceptional silkiness, absorption properties and improved translucency.
If you find a product which contains talc, make sure it is French velvet talc. If you are still unsure, avoid it all together. You may prefer products which contain cornstarch, if this is the case, then beware they do have a shelf life, so make sure the product you are buying has an expiration date on it.
Mineral makeup lasts longer than conventional makeup and will protect your skin from UV rays, as it is effective in blocking UVA and UVB rays. Two ingredients in mineral makeup that are an effective sun block are; titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
A little goes a long way, so you need to use much less to get the same coverage of your conventional makeup. Covering your skin with mineral makeup will help provide protection from pollutants in the air, while still allowing your skin to breathe.
You must however, be careful when using your mineral makeup. The best way to go about this is tip the amount you require into a bowl, and use your brush. This way you will avoid dipping the brush you have just used on your skin directly into the container of mineral makeup.
Personally, I could not leave the house without my mineral makeup on. It makes my skin look so good and any lines I have, are gone once I put on the foundation.
I hope you have a better idea of what is mineral makeup and how good it is for your skin.
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