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Over
the past couple of years mineral makeup has certainly become popular but is it
really worth the extra money you pay? Some of the top makeup artists and
experts have sounded a kudos in the favor of the best mineral makeup. Artists
like Kerta who earned a 2011 Emmy nomination for her work on the soap “All My
Children” attributed her successful to using mineral foundation, which is what
gave the actors a natural look and works perfectly on hot summer days.
The
reality and hype of mineral makeup
The
so called Mineral Revolution was started by Bare Escentuals back in the 70s
when it was just lose foundation powder. Soon competing brands introduced new
products with claims that their mineral makeup was natural or more natural than
conventional types of makeup. However, in reality many of the early mineral
makeup claims were refuted by experts who said that all makeup was mineral
makeup because they all contained titanium dioxide along with other minerals.
That said today’s mineral makeup and especially those manufactured by the bestmineral makeup brands are truly mineral makeup and not only because you look
good but also because it prevents your skin from succumbing to rashes,
allergies and pimples.
Experts
point out that it is not what is included in mineral makeup that makes it
stands out but what is not included. Mineral
makeup is natural and free from allergens because it does not contain parabens,
preservatives, fragrance, chemical dyes and mineral oil. These ingredients are
known to cause skin irritation and long term damage.
Many
top doctors recommend mineral makeup to their patients suffering from
conditions like eczema and rosecea as well as to people who have sensitive
skin. In many instances women who do use mineral makeup are able to wear other
secondary makeup without it causing irritation or allergic reactions.
Benefits
to the skin
The
fact is that using mineral makeup is not a replacement for acne cream,
anti-aging serum or moisturizers but still it offers quite a few skin care
benefits.
Both
zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide are natural sun blocks so just applying these
in the form of mineral makeup will provide instant sun protection. In addition
zinc oxide is also approved by the FDA of America as an effective skin protector.
Zinc oxide is also very good at calming irritation which makes it perfect for
people who are currently dealing with a rash.
Risks
demystified
There
are some people who are concerned about the risks that mineral makeup poses,
especially some of the best mineral makeup that uses very small particles aka
nanoparticles which could in theory penetrate the skin’s natural barrier and
trigger a reaction. That said the fact is that if the particles were really
that small they would be completely useless because regardless of how much you
applied they would be transparent and will not offer coverage.
There
were some media reports that suggested women should scan their mineral makeup
for bismuth oxychloride, a substance that gives mineral makeup its charming
pearly finish. The risk as suggested by these media reports is that it can
cause acne flare ups and skin irritation. However, research into this has
proven that only a fraction of the world’s population with extremely sensitive
skin would be bothered by this ingredient. The majority of women should be
assured that bismuth oxychloride is safe and those with extremely sensitive
skin may want to resort to patch testing prior to applying any type of makeup.