Sunday, January 25, 2009

Mineral Makeup

By Makeup Girl

The latest popular trend in cosmetics is mineral makeup. The idea of mineral makeup is over thirty years old, but it wasn't until the last few years that this new trend has begun to take over. Countless cosmetics companies have developed their own lines of this makeup whose ingredients come from the earth's natural minerals.

As consumers, we must beware of false advertisers trying to make money off of this hot trend. Not all mineral makeup is created equal. Companies can market any makeup that contains minerals as a natural product. But if the product isnt all pure minerals, you probably wont get the best results and risk irritation to the skin.

I have used a loose mineral powder as my foundation over this last year. I've just loved the change. There is a huge difference between my old foundation and this new, mineral foundation formula. The natural ingredients in mineral makeup are much better for your skin as they allow it to breath, and don't clog your pores. While many physicians have different opinions on the subject, most agree that mineral makeup is healthier for your skin. Until there is definite clinical proof on the subject, I have decided to just go off of my own personal experience. My mineral foundation has a much more natural look and hasn't caused my skin to break out at all.

Of course, if you end up with an imitator that doesnt contain pure ingredients; you may experience irritation to your skin. Just because the product claims to be all natural, doesnt mean it is. Read the ingredients to be sure and watch out for any dyes, chemicals or preservatives. One particular ingredient is used by a lot of imitators. Be on the lookout for Bismuth Oxychloride. Even though it is a mineral, it is not a natural one and is known to be a skin irritant. It can cause itching and even a rash.

One of the benefits of mineral makeup is that the coverage is long-lasting. It can be as heavy or light as you want it to be, so it can really work well for women with acne or rosacea, or scarring. The makeup is also long-lasting and can be layered without looking caked-on or clumpy.

It also offers SPF protection from the suns harmful rays. When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun, you can never do too much. I use both a lotion with SPF protection and the loose powder. Together they protect my skin from getting early wrinkles and sunspots.

I dont think Ill ever go back to traditional foundation again. You should definitely give mineral makeup a try and see what you think! Maybe youll feel the same way I do and throw your traditional foundations away for good. - 15438

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