Monday, October 27, 2008

Mineral Makeup: Get Your Healthy Dose Of Cosmetics

By James Pierce

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.

Some well-known makeup companies like Bare Essentials and Bare Minerals, which are part of a big company named Bare Escentuals, are very reputable in this industry and are getting considerable exposure with its advertisements and marketing activities through television and shopping networks. The cosmetics that they are carrying have been labeled as not having any kind of fillers or binders, and are essentially weightless. The cosmetics that are coming from these well-respected companies are known for their quality, and the idea that the products they are manufacturing continues to be safe and natural for the benefit of their customers.

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 components of mineral makeup lend this beauty product superb protection from the sun's harmful UV rays, and are capable of soothing and calming the skin, as well as preventing it from inflammation or irritation. It also keeps the natural moisture in your skin as it protects it from harmful contaminants and impurities.

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.

A lot of skin specialists believe in the fact that mineral makeup are typically safe for patients recovering from recent skin treatments like chemical peels and plastic surgery; without the danger of experiencing any allergic reaction or irritation. It is important to note however, that there is a thin line that distinguishes makeup as a healthy beauty aid and as a cosmetic that can be worn even while sleeping. For this reason, it is generally believed that there is no absolute "safe" choice when it comes to makeup.

Dermatologists particularly recommend mineral cosmetics for individuals afflicted with serious cases of acne, eczema and other skin allergies since the mineral ingredients contained in it are capable of nourishing and healing the skin with surprising results. They also work well for adult skins by concealing fine lines and wrinkles in the face because the makeup works well in reflecting 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 type includes makeup that, although labeled as mineral makeup, still has traces and some amounts of talc, fillers, oil and other harsh ingredients that it is not supposed to have. So one must be careful when buying and using mineral cosmetics; read labels to make sure that you are getting makeup that is suitable to your skin type and do some research for a better understanding on how to properly use them. - 15343

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