Monday, February 2, 2009

Purchasing Mineral Makeup: Some Great Reasons Why

By Marilyn Etzel

Wouldn't it be great to get maximum coverage and a healthy glow in one makeup with one application? That is what mineral makeup promises to its customers. For those who might want to give mineral makeup a try, this article probes the benefits of wearing it.

Mineral makeup comes with claims that they work for all skin tones and skin types. The mineral makeup hides is supposed to hide imperfections and help women put forth their best face possibleand with the growing popularity of mineral makeup, it seems it's doing just that.

Mineral makeup does it all using only natural products. When you first look at the small jar, you are reminded of traditional foundation. But, in that little jar is a product that reveals as much as it conceals.

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!

Eliminate that issue by changing to mineral makeup. You don't have to rub it in as with a liquid foundation. A Kabuki brush is all you need to sweep a small amount of the mineral powder to your entire face. Don't worry about perspiration. The minerals settle in better when skin is warm.

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)

Do you have sensitive skin? Does your makeup protect you from the rays of the sun? According to a featured article on WebMD entitled The Lowdown on Mineral Makeup, the titanium dioxide and iron oxide act as a natural sunscreen in the makeup. Both of these minerals are found in many sunscreen products.

Mineral makeup is inorganic so there is less chance of bacteria getting into the makeup. As a precaution, keep your Kabuki brush clean between uses. Also use a separate container or a small top for makeup application instead of dipping directly into the jar.

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