Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Buying Mineral Makeup: Here Are Some Great Reasons Why

By Marilyn Etzel

When makeup first comes on the scene, it makes big boasts about the products. People will either jump on the bandwagon or are skeptical about the claims. It was the same with mineral makeup. But there are health and beauty benefits to choosing mineral makeup over more traditional products.

What is your skin tone? If you someone whose skin is hard to match with cosmetics, mineral makeup can solve that problem. Mineral makeup reports that it works for all skin tones and types, producing a flawless natural look to the face.

Even though the powder looks much like other foundational makeup at first glance, a deeper look reveals that mineral makeup is quite different from the run of the mill makeup we are used to putting on. Mineral makeup is made up of just that-minerals and not filler.

The minerals that are the basis of most mineral cosmetics are:

Mica powder Iron oxides (adds color) Titanium dioxide

Most cosmetics contain dyes for color and fillers to increase shelf life. The minerals used in mineral makeup are naturally occurring ones that have been ground into a powder for application. Using natural products helps to lessen the occurrence of skin irritations or problems caused by makeup that clogs the pores.

The nature of makeup is that after all day wear, we need to "freshen up" our face. Some cosmetics, especially foundation, can cake or settle into creases and that only increases the visibility of the flaws we want to hide. In the heat, foundation can run and create light streaks on our face. That's not putting our best face forward!

With natural mineral makeup, that is not a problem. Only a small amount of the mineral powder is applied to the face for all over coverage. The use of a Kabuki brush allows for quick and complete coverage for all skin types and tones.

Mineral makeup has several benefits:

Hides lines and wrinkles Goes on easy and stays smooth in hot weather Light coverage Works for all skin tones Provides a natural glow (comes from the bismuth oxychloride)

Mineral makeup is perfect for those who need to use hypoallergenic makeup. The iron oxides, besides providing color also act as a natural sunscreen for the skin. The sun's rays can damage the delicate skin of our face and cause us to wrinkle prematurely.

Have you ever kept makeup for a long time and wondered if you should still use it? Makeup can become contaminated from continued use with the same brushes. Mineral makeup resists bacterial buildup so you can keep it for a long time without worrying about the powder getting old. For those with sensitive skin, skin disorders, or who just have trouble finding a shade to fit your skin tone, mineral makeup is a viable option. - 15485

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