Mineral makeup is everywhere you look these days. The minerals in the cosmetics are found naturally in the earth. Using them adds a natural glow to your face. But, all mineral cosmetics don't only contain minerals but other compounds.
One filler that is commonly used is bismuth oxychloride. The main component, bismuth, can be located on the periodic table squeezed between arsenic and antimony. From the former, you can guess that it keeps quite toxic company. As a standalone element, bismuth gives off unhealthy fumes when it is burned.
To be used as filler in makeup, bismuth must be refined and combined with other chemicals such as chlorine. Even with chlorine added, the compound is still not ready. Adding oxygen changes bismuth chloride to bismuth oxychloride, a pearlesque or diamond-textured compound found in some mineral cosmetics.
When you ground up bismuth oxychloride, it becomes a fine crystalline powder. In mineral makeup, it provides a silky finish on the skin as well as helping the makeup to adhere to the skin for a flawless lasting look.
In mineral makeup, the filler bismuth oxychloride adds shine to the makeup when applied. Wearers talk about the glow they get to their skin. Using the pearlesque form provides a matte look, while the diamond variety adds a gloss or shimmer to the makeup wearer.
Flawless coverage with a natural look and feel is the desired effect of mineral makeup. This coverage is achieved with minerals whether bismuth oxychloride is present or not. Some manufacturers don't use this filler because of its less than desirable properties. Check your makeup labels for any evidence of bismuth oxychloride.
Why you are better off without bismuth oxychloride
1. Consult the women who don't want to be known for the glare that their faces cause. Shining faces are for children not us. With oily skin, the shine is already apparent. Mineral makeup with bismuth oxychloride will only exacerbate the effect. You can wear makeup and avoid this look.
2. Large pores appear larger when bismuth oxychloride is present. The compound doesn't do a good job of concealing that fact. Using makeup is one way to reduce the appearance of larger pores when bismuth oxychloride is not present.
3. Natural minerals make up natural cosmetics. Bismuth oxychloride is not a naturally occurring mineral. The components used in the refining process are natural. As filler it can be harmless or harmful if you have the type of skin that reacts to it. Why take that chance. Eliminate the possibility.
4. Bismuth oxychloride is an irritant to the skin of some women. If you are that unlucky woman, the filler compound can cause skin breakouts, itching, and even rashes on otherwise healthy looking skin. It's hard to tell if bismuth oxychloride will affect you in this way so it's safer to avoid it altogether.
Want to try mineral makeup? Use as natural a formulation as possible by checking the ingredient list for bismuth oxychloride. - 15343
One filler that is commonly used is bismuth oxychloride. The main component, bismuth, can be located on the periodic table squeezed between arsenic and antimony. From the former, you can guess that it keeps quite toxic company. As a standalone element, bismuth gives off unhealthy fumes when it is burned.
To be used as filler in makeup, bismuth must be refined and combined with other chemicals such as chlorine. Even with chlorine added, the compound is still not ready. Adding oxygen changes bismuth chloride to bismuth oxychloride, a pearlesque or diamond-textured compound found in some mineral cosmetics.
When you ground up bismuth oxychloride, it becomes a fine crystalline powder. In mineral makeup, it provides a silky finish on the skin as well as helping the makeup to adhere to the skin for a flawless lasting look.
In mineral makeup, the filler bismuth oxychloride adds shine to the makeup when applied. Wearers talk about the glow they get to their skin. Using the pearlesque form provides a matte look, while the diamond variety adds a gloss or shimmer to the makeup wearer.
Flawless coverage with a natural look and feel is the desired effect of mineral makeup. This coverage is achieved with minerals whether bismuth oxychloride is present or not. Some manufacturers don't use this filler because of its less than desirable properties. Check your makeup labels for any evidence of bismuth oxychloride.
Why you are better off without bismuth oxychloride
1. Consult the women who don't want to be known for the glare that their faces cause. Shining faces are for children not us. With oily skin, the shine is already apparent. Mineral makeup with bismuth oxychloride will only exacerbate the effect. You can wear makeup and avoid this look.
2. Large pores appear larger when bismuth oxychloride is present. The compound doesn't do a good job of concealing that fact. Using makeup is one way to reduce the appearance of larger pores when bismuth oxychloride is not present.
3. Natural minerals make up natural cosmetics. Bismuth oxychloride is not a naturally occurring mineral. The components used in the refining process are natural. As filler it can be harmless or harmful if you have the type of skin that reacts to it. Why take that chance. Eliminate the possibility.
4. Bismuth oxychloride is an irritant to the skin of some women. If you are that unlucky woman, the filler compound can cause skin breakouts, itching, and even rashes on otherwise healthy looking skin. It's hard to tell if bismuth oxychloride will affect you in this way so it's safer to avoid it altogether.
Want to try mineral makeup? Use as natural a formulation as possible by checking the ingredient list for bismuth oxychloride. - 15343
About the Author:
Looking to go natural with mineral make up? Marilyn Etzel, president of ME Naturally, LLC is dedicated to providing you important information about mineral cosmetics and supplying quality mineral makeup with the finest natural ingredients.
