Mineral Make Up
Are you looking for a type of makeup that gives your skin a smooth appearance and packed full of natural ingredients? If you are mineral makeup might be for you. There are lots of brands out there but they all basically have the same ingredients and claims. One of the main claims is it is so pure you can wear it to bed without worrying about breakouts. It has been around for a long time, since the 1970’s. Is it better than regular makeup you’ll find at the drug store or your department store makeup counter? Below you just might find the answers you are looking for.
Mineral makeup consists of several natural ingredients that are finely crushed to provide the consumer with a very skin friendly makeup formula. The main components in all mineral makeup are Zinc Oxide and Titanium dioxide, which are both notorious for their sun-blocking abilities. Zinc Oxide is added to help the makeup cover more thoroughly while the Titanium Oxide is used for added brightness and intensity in the colors of various makeups. Some other common ingredients you will find in mineral makeup are Mica and Iron Oxide. Mica is used to add sheen or luster to eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks. While Iron oxide is a color mineral that adds color shades such as reds, oranges, yellows, browns and black tones. One ingredient they purposely leave out, which is in almost virtually all non-mineral makeup is talc. Talc has a tendency to dry out the skin, settle into fine lines making wrinkles more apparent, as well as being known as a carcinogen.
Since mineral makeup is made of all natural ingredients it is better for your skin particularly if you suffer from acne or a skin condition called rosacea. Because mineral makeup is free of dyes, perfumes, oils and other skin irritants, non-comedogenic, anti-inflammatory and known for its light-feeling coverage, it is a perfect choice for those who wish to cover the redness left after undergoing chemical peels and laser resurfacing.
While it all sounds great - Is it really cost effective and affordable for everyone? If you are all ready purchasing your makeup at department store prices then yes it is. The prices are very comparable but if you are currently using makeup that can easily be found at your local drug store then the price difference may seem extreme. However, if you are looking for something to give your face a smoother appearance, healthier look or just seeking something to cover acne or redness then it may be worth the added cost. If you aren’t currently experiencing any problems with your complexion and are happy with the makeup you are presently using then there may be no reason to switch to mineral makeup at this time. When you consider that the vast majority of us purchase our makeup at drug or department stores yet have no real skin problems it really isn’t a necessity. Many times you can find products to solve the occasional skin emergency quickly and at a much lower cost to your budget.