Thursday, January 29, 2009

Healthy & Beauty Benefits to Buying Mineral Makeup

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 comes in a jar in loose powder form. The minerals are all natural and the makeup contains no fillers for color or chemicals to prolong shelf life.

The minerals that make up the basis of most mineral makeup are:

Mica powder Iron oxides (adds color) Titanium dioxide

Natural minerals in the makeup cause fewer skin reactions than traditional makeup. The minerals in the makeup are sold as a powder for easier application and so less is used. Fillers and other added chemicals can clog the pores, but these natural minerals do not.

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.

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. - 15634

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