Thursday, October 30, 2008

Mineral Cosmetics: The Super Makeup Kit

By Charles Simmon

Mineral makeup consists of beauty products like foundations, eye liners, foundations, mascara, lipsticks and other related cosmetics that are manufactured using pure minerals of the Earth which are grounded finely and contains little or no harsh chemicals or additives that can hurt or upset the skin. These mineral cosmetics contain no talc or dyes, and do not include in their ingredients fragrance, mica, oils, silicones, fillers and wax. And it is for this reason that these cosmetic products are getting more exposure and popularity among women and the makeup industry; most probably because of the recent studies showing how they can improve skin health and how they do not contain harsh substances for the skin.

There are some makeup enterprises that are very well known in this industry like Bare Escentuals, Bare Minerals and Bare Essentials, which are all from the same company. They take up a considerable amount of advertisement time on different television and home shopping networks. The beauty products they are marketing do not contain any binders or fillers, and seems amazingly weightless. Brand names like these are well-known in the makeup industry and are faithful in their idea of providing women with safe and natural beauty products.

Mineral cosmetics are compatible for a wide range of skin types; from dry to oily skin, flaky and hypersensitive skins. These cosmetic products are created from authentic Earth minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, including heat-absorbing iron and go through sterilization and finely ground until powdery.

The constituents of mineral makeup give this cosmetic product very dependable protection from UV rays coming from the sun, as well as helping to calm and soothe the skin. It also aids in the prevention of skin irritation or inflammation, while giving a moisturizing sensation to keep your skin hydrated and protected from abuse of pollutants and chemicals in the atmosphere.

These cosmetic items can prove to have exceptional capabilities for hiding the dark and red spots on a person's skin, which also cloaks acne or pimple marks and wounded capillaries. They can also hide discolorations and unattractive marks in the skin, as well as red spots; all while providing balance on skin tone. If you are the type of person that has oily skin, this would be a perfect makeup to use because its mineral content has the ability to collect the oil in your skin. And since these cosmetics are free from talc and oil, you can be certain that your skin pores won't be clogged.

Most skin experts accepts the knowledge that mineral makeup is generally safe for those recuperating from chemical peels, plastic surgery and other major skin treatments without the risk of getting an allergic reaction or inflammation. Although there is a fine line that separates the makeup as a healthy skin product and a beauty product safe enough even in sleep. This is why no makeup is a guaranteed "safe" choice.

Dermatologists specifically advice the application of mineral cosmetics for people experiencing unusual cases of pimples, acne, eczema and other skin disorders because the mineral constituents of the makeup can help in the nourishment and restoration of the skin. These beauty aids can also do wonders for mature individuals by cloaking fine lines and wrinkles in the skin since it can easily reflect light.

One important point to remember is that mineral cosmetics are not produced in the same way; they can be divided into two general classes. The first one are those that contain no artificial ingredients, talc and other substances that can irritate skin, just like the previous products described previously.

The second category is the one which, despite being called mineral makeup, contains some amounts of these irritants previously mentioned. For this reason it is important to choose carefully and do some research before using any mineral cosmetics in the market. Also, take extra caution in buying any mineral beauty item by reading product labels to be certain on the ingredients of the item you are purchasing. - 15438

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