All mineral makeup is not identical. Before choosing cosmetics, decide what you desire in your mineral cosmetics. Mineral makeup is designed to be sheer, lightweight, and natural looking at any age. Beyond that, the ingredients are nourishing to your skin.
Unfortunately, many cosmetics that say they are all natural are not. They contain a few ingredients that are natural but not enough of them are present to overcome the other not so good chemicals in the makeup. Even with mineral makeup, it is best to know what you are getting before taking their word for being a completely natural product.
The premise of mineral makeup is that it is all natural. In order to be all natural, the ingredients have to be wholesome and not harmful to your skin. If your mineral makeup contains ingredients like this, you are in for clean healthy skin under your makeup.
1. Mica - Mica is found in just about all mineral cosmetics. Even though mineral makeup is fine powder, it still needs to adhere to your face instead of your clothes when you are applying it. That's where mica comes in. the properties of this mineral aid in the adherence of the makeup as well as reflecting light to reduce large pores, fine lines and wrinkles. Serecite mica is the type of this mineral most commonly used.
2. Titanium Dioxide - Do you have skin imperfections that you want to hide? You'll be glad that your mineral cosmetics contain titanium dioxide. This mineral provides a natural matte finish to your skin and also brighteners to simulate the natural glow of healthy skin. As with mica, titanium dioxide reflects light to conceal large pores and fine lines. You will gain sun protection with this mineral that is also found in commercial sunscreen products. For extra coverage, apply sunscreen to your skin before your makeup.
3. Zinc Oxide - You don't have to streak it down your nose or across your cheeks like beach folk. Zinc is a healthy mineral that helps to heal the body. Along with titanium dioxide, it provides a measure of sun protection even when wet.
4. Iron Oxides - We want natural makeup but a little color doesn't hurt things. Iron oxide comes in a variety of pigments. These colors can be used in subtle measure to shade foundations for all skin types. Brighter pigments are useful for eye shadows and blush.
5. Silica - this mineral when powdered, adds a silky feel to mineral makeup. It functions to absorb excess oil in the skin so makeup continues to appear natural and not cakey. Silica powder also helps to reduce fine lines and reduce pores.
6. Boron nitride - has properties similar to other minerals in the makeup. Boron nitride absorbs oil from your skin, adds a smooth silky feel to the skin, and also a natural glow and not a shiny one.
To be natural, mineral makeup must contain natural ingredients like the minerals named above. Other products like kaolin clay or rice powder are added also. Whether you choose to use these ingredients is up to you.
You know your skin better than anyone. Do what is right for you and your skin health. - 15683
Unfortunately, many cosmetics that say they are all natural are not. They contain a few ingredients that are natural but not enough of them are present to overcome the other not so good chemicals in the makeup. Even with mineral makeup, it is best to know what you are getting before taking their word for being a completely natural product.
The premise of mineral makeup is that it is all natural. In order to be all natural, the ingredients have to be wholesome and not harmful to your skin. If your mineral makeup contains ingredients like this, you are in for clean healthy skin under your makeup.
1. Mica - Mica is found in just about all mineral cosmetics. Even though mineral makeup is fine powder, it still needs to adhere to your face instead of your clothes when you are applying it. That's where mica comes in. the properties of this mineral aid in the adherence of the makeup as well as reflecting light to reduce large pores, fine lines and wrinkles. Serecite mica is the type of this mineral most commonly used.
2. Titanium Dioxide - Do you have skin imperfections that you want to hide? You'll be glad that your mineral cosmetics contain titanium dioxide. This mineral provides a natural matte finish to your skin and also brighteners to simulate the natural glow of healthy skin. As with mica, titanium dioxide reflects light to conceal large pores and fine lines. You will gain sun protection with this mineral that is also found in commercial sunscreen products. For extra coverage, apply sunscreen to your skin before your makeup.
3. Zinc Oxide - You don't have to streak it down your nose or across your cheeks like beach folk. Zinc is a healthy mineral that helps to heal the body. Along with titanium dioxide, it provides a measure of sun protection even when wet.
4. Iron Oxides - We want natural makeup but a little color doesn't hurt things. Iron oxide comes in a variety of pigments. These colors can be used in subtle measure to shade foundations for all skin types. Brighter pigments are useful for eye shadows and blush.
5. Silica - this mineral when powdered, adds a silky feel to mineral makeup. It functions to absorb excess oil in the skin so makeup continues to appear natural and not cakey. Silica powder also helps to reduce fine lines and reduce pores.
6. Boron nitride - has properties similar to other minerals in the makeup. Boron nitride absorbs oil from your skin, adds a smooth silky feel to the skin, and also a natural glow and not a shiny one.
To be natural, mineral makeup must contain natural ingredients like the minerals named above. Other products like kaolin clay or rice powder are added also. Whether you choose to use these ingredients is up to you.
You know your skin better than anyone. Do what is right for you and your skin health. - 15683
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Need more information about mineral make up? Marilyn Etzel's Beauty Talk answers all of your questions about mineral makeup cosmetics and more. As president of ME Naturally, LLC, Marilyn is dedicated to providing you with quality mineral makeup with the finest natural ingredients.
