We all have our own reasons for wearing makeup. Sometimes I wear makeup to cover up blemishes and imperfections and sometimes I wear makeup just to highlight my features and feel pretty.
However, we all know that many brands of makeup contain chemicals that are harsh on your skin, and they can actually damage your skin over time. Unfortunately, there are women who find a brand of makeup they like and they will simply never change and they will never admit the skin problems they're having are being caused by their makeup.
Thankfully, there is a type of natural makeup that will never cause skin problems. It is called mineral makeup. Put simply, mineral makeup is made from rocks, so besides being natural, it is also inert and hypo-allergenic. Mineral makeup uses pure, refined minerals as their main ingredients with just a few other compounds to help with application and storage.
All of the major cosmetics companies now have mineral makeup lines, but one of the first and still finest is bareMinerals by Bare Escentuals. I also like the Jane Iredale brand of mineral cosmetics.
Is Mineral Makeup Really Different?
Every maker says their makeup is unique, but mineral makeup really is unique. For me, the difference mineral makeup made in my skin was unbelievable.
First of all, mineral makeup is non-comedogenic. That's just a facy way to say that it won't give you acne by blocking your pores. If you have acne-prone skin, you know how important it is that your makeup not cause clogged pores.
As I said, mineral makeup, such as those available from MAC and philosophy, is completely natural and hypo-allergenic. This means that even if you have sensitive skin, you can still wear mineral makeup.
One of the best things about mineral makeup is the coverage you get for the skin imperfections we all have. Because minerals are naturally opaque, even women with rosacea can use mineral foundations to cover the redness and smooth out skin tones.
Another very popular feature of mineral makeup is they are generally long-lasting and don't need regular touch-ups throughout the day. For most women this means they use less makeup on a daily basis and over time, even buying premium brands, they still save money.
I'm sure you've heard the claims that "Mineral Makeup Is Actually Good For Your Skin" and wondered if it could really be true. It is true and it is easy to understand how. It's because the mineral powders used to make these formulations are naturally inert, so you're starting with inert ingredients and then adding moisturizers that allow you to easily and evenly apply them over your skin. Plus, minerals naturally block the sun, up to a value of SPF 20. With mineral makeup, you're getting moisturizers and sun protection along with coverage and color. What could be better?
It might surprise you to learn that mineral makeup was developed at the request of plastic surgeons and dermatologists who needed products they could recommend to their patients. They needed a makeup that wouldn't cause skin damage and would actually be good for your skin. Mineral makeup is unique in that it forms a breathable protective barrier that shields your skin from environmental damage caused by pollution and free radical ions.
Personally, I hate sleeping in makeup, but because of the inert nature of mineral makeup you can sleep in it and not worry about it damaging your skin.
If you haven't yet tried mineral makeup, you should definitely try it and see if you love it as much as women world wide who are making mineral makeup the hottest thing in cosmetics.
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