Saturday, January 24, 2009

Purchasing Mineral Makeup: Some Great Reasons Why

By Marilyn Etzel

Mineral makeup has really taken off in the past twenty years. At first, everyone was skeptical about a makeup that claimed to provide so many benefits in one jar. This article discusses some of the health and beauty benefits of wearing mineral makeup you might not have known.

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.

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 make up the basis of most mineral makeup 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.

Have you ever had to reapply your makeup? Colors fade from perspiration or collect in the fine lines on our faces as the day wears on. All that hard work putting on the makeup and no one will see it by evening.

Mineral makeup only needs to be applied once. The minerals work in tune with your skin and it only gets better when your body temperature rises. The coverage resists running and smearing even if you sweat. Using the Kabuki brush, only the barest amount of mineral makeup is applied and that is all you need.

Mineral makeup has several benefits:

Reduces the appearance of facial imperfections Provides skin with a natural glow Complements all skin tones and types Provides light and complete coverage Doesn't run even when you perspire

If you have allergies and have never worn makeup, mineral cosmetics can help you too. With no chemicals or fillers, skin isn't exposed to potentially irritation substances. Some ingredients like zinc oxide and iron oxide provide some protection against the sun's harmful rays. These products are also listed in sunscreen formulations.

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. - 15255

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