Monday, November 10, 2008

Mineral Cosmetics: The Makeup For All Skin Types

By Howard Clark

Mineral makeup refers to cosmetic products like blushes, eye liners, foundations, mascara, lipstick and other beauty aids which are manufactured using pure minerals coming from the Earth. The minerals used are usually finely ground into powder form, and produces cosmetics which are generally free from talc and dye, and do not contain any fragrance, mica, silicones, oils, rice powders, fillers and wax. And because of this, mineral cosmetics have acquired significant popularity among women and the world of cosmetics. These makeup products have also been said to enhance the skin's health and are free from substances that could prove harmful to it.

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 suitable for many skin types; including dry, oily, flaky and hypersensitive skins. These beauty products are made using pure mineral ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which undergoes sterilization and grinded into powder form, and also includes heat-absorbing iron.

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 beauty products are excellent tools for concealing dark and red spots in the skin, including acne or pimple scars and damaged capillaries. They also have the capability to cloak unsightly marks in the skin and discoloration while covering red spots and balancing skin tone. Should you have an oily skin, it is an ideal makeup for you since the oil is easily collected by the minerals. And because these beauty products do not contain oils or talc, you have a good reason not to worry about clogged skin pores.

Many skin experts actually believe that mineral makeup can be safely used for those who have recently undergone major skin treatments like skin peeling and plastic surgery while canceling the risk of getting any allergic reaction or inflammation. But one must remember that there is slim line dividing makeup as a healthy beauty product and as a cosmetic that can be used even as you sleep. This is the reason why there is no absolute "safe" choice when it comes to makeup.

Dermatologists definitely prescribe the use of mineral cosmetics for individuals suffering from severe cases of pimples, eczema and other skin problems since the components of this makeup can be able to nourish and revitalize the skin with amazing results. They are also excellent for the skin types of adults because it is be able to hide to fine lines and wrinkles easily as it is good in light reflection.

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. - 16459

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