Tuesday, February 3, 2009

How Mineral Makeup Differs from Traditional Cosmetics

By Marilyn Etzel

What is the big deal about mineral makeup? Everyone has their own version of mineral make up for sale. Read this article to find out the difference between traditional cosmetics and mineral makeup.

We've all heard infomercials that make outrageous claims about their products. Cosmetic companies are no different. They promise plenty but deliver very little. We spend hundreds of dollars on foundation, blush, and eye shadow only to find out that they don't last long and don't conceal anything.

Learn about Mineral Makeup

Mineral makeup is nothing new. Only recently, have women decided to give it a serious try. With the move towards a greener society, women are looking for a simpler, more natural makeup. As a result, they are turning to mineral makeup to do the job.

Mineral makeup is composed of ground up minerals mainly iron oxides, mica, and titanium dioxide. Some mineral makeup contains bismuth oxychloride. This is not a naturally occurring mineral but its pearlesque color adds the glow to the face for those who wear mineral makeup. Some people develop an irritation to the bismuth oxychloride, but it is not an ingredient in all mineral makeup.

About Traditional Makeup

Today, makeup comes in countless shades and formulations. There is pressed and loose powder, makeup pencils, liquid foundation, and lipstick. Most traditional makeup contains fillers to prolong the shelf life of the makeup.

The heaviness of makeup can clog our pores. Wearing makeup to bed is a no-no. clogged pores and lead to skin problems. Applying more and more makeup only makes the problem worse.

Anyone who has worn traditional makeup has certainly noticed the heaviness. Layering on foundation, blush, eye shadow, and mascara can begin to feel unnatural. Traditional makeup doesn't always hold up well in warm weather, so we have to reapply the makeup if we want anyone to be able to see it.

Comparing Mineral to Traditional

Mineral makeup has several benefits that differ from traditional makeup. Mineral formulations are:

Lightweight Hypoallergenic (choose makeup without bismuth oxychloride) Perfect for all skin tones Natural feeling and appearance Healthy for the skin

We have used traditional makeup for a long time because there was nothing else. This makeup can:

Clog pores Look unnatural on some skin types Feel heavy Irritate your skin from the chemical ingredients

Do your homework. Makeup needs to enhance our look not ruin it. Mineral makeup contains natural ingredients to do just that. - 16083

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