What to Look For When Choosing Mineral Makeup

All mineral makeup is not identical. Before choosing cosmetics, decide what you desire in your mineral cosmetics. Mineral makeup is designed to be sheer, lightweight, and natural looking at any age. Beyond that, the ingredients are nourishing to your skin.

Read the ingredient list of the mineral makeup products on the market. Some have added fillers to their formulas. The fillers make up a larger portion of the cosmetics than the minerals do. Know what you are getting before you make a purchase.

Mineral makeup makes use of the natural minerals of the earth to enhance the look of every woman. What make this possible are the ingredients used to prepare your foundation, concealer, eye shadow, and other products. Cosmetics that contain the following ingredients will keep your skin healthy when you wear makeup.

1. Mica ý Mica is found in just about all mineral cosmetics. Even though mineral makeup is fine powder, it still needs to adhere to your face instead of your clothes when you are applying it. Thatýs where mica comes in. the properties of this mineral aid in the adherence of the makeup as well as reflecting light to reduce large pores, fine lines and wrinkles. Serecite mica is the type of this mineral most commonly used.

2. Titanium Dioxide ý Do you have skin imperfections that you want to hide? Youýll be glad that your mineral cosmetics contain titanium dioxide. This mineral provides a natural matte finish to your skin and also brighteners to simulate the natural glow of healthy skin. As with mica, titanium dioxide reflects light to conceal large pores and fine lines. You will gain sun protection with this mineral that is also found in commercial sunscreen products. For extra coverage, apply sunscreen to your skin before your makeup.

3. Zinc Oxide ý This is the mineral that makes up the warrior stripes on the faces of surfers and other beach goers in the summer time. Zinc oxide stays on even when it gets wet to continue to protect your skin. The mineral zinc is also found in homeopathic medicines and is a natural healing agent for the body.

4. Iron Oxide ý Thereýs nothing wrong with a splash of color to make a women noticeable in a crowd. Iron oxides add color to mineral makeup naturally. The pigments come in several shades useful for eye shadows and blushes. More subtle pigments are used to match foundations to all skin tones.

5. Silica ý For a soft silky appearance and feel to the skin, be sure that silica is an ingredient in your mineral makeup. Any excess oil in your skin is absorbed by this mineral. Extra oil causes makeup to cake and look artificial.

6. Boron nitride ý Like silica, boron nitride absorbs excess oil so your face wonýt shine like youýve been sweating. Instead, your skin will glow.

To be natural, mineral makeup must contain natural ingredients like the minerals named above. Other products like kaolin clay or rice powder are added also. Whether you choose to use these ingredients is up to you.

You know your skin better than anyone. Do what is right for you and your skin health.

Need more information about mineral make up? Marilyn Etzelýs Beauty Talk answers all of your questions about mineral makeup cosmetics and more. As president of ME Naturally, LLC, Marilyn is dedicated to providing you with quality mineral makeup with the finest natural ingredients.