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One of the reasons mineral makeup exploded onto the beauty
cosmetics market is because it's considered to be healthier for
your skin. Without the chemicals, dyes, and preservatives found
in traditional makeup, mineral makeup foundations, loose
powders, and blushes are great to use even on sensitive skin, or
even on skin with problems.
Mineral makeup foundations also tend to be in powder form,
instead of liquid. It tends to be healthier for your skin,
because it generally doesn't 'clog' pores like liquid makeup
can. Since it's lightly dusted onto the skin, your skin
can breathe better, enhancing your skin's natural appearance.
Liquid make-up and mineral make-up do contain many of the same
ingredients. However, they create an entirely different result.
The obvious difference between mineral make-up and liquid
make-up is that, well, one is a powder and the other is a
liquid. With liquid make up, you often receive excellent
coverage and it is applied with your fingertips or with a
sponge. However, liquid make-up can be difficult to blend
as well as difficult to match the perfect shade to your skin,
and can unnecessarily clog powers. This all too common
combination is what creates splotchy and uneven results as well
as those dreaded 'base lines'. Mineral makeup, on the other
hand, is applied with a brush and is lightly dusted onto your
face. Mineral make-up provides velvety, moderate coverage and it
is very quick and easy to apply. Because it's a powder, it is
easy to blend and you can control the amount of coverage by
applying more product.
Part of why mineral makeup goes on so smoothly and is so
long-lasting is because the minerals contained in it are
micro-pulverized. Through the use of special technologies
and processes, the natural minerals are ground so finely - in
some cases, down to nanoparticles - that the mineral takes on a
new form, allowing you to use a brush to fluff it on to your
skin. There are critics who complain that certain
minerals, when ground so finely, lose their natural benefits and
can even be unhealthy. Many of the widely recognized
brands like Jane Iredale, GloMinerals, and True Cosmetics have
spent significant amounts of resources to research these
processes and create their formulations - ones that they believe
are far healthier for your skin than traditional makeup.
For instance, Jane Iredale has a unique proprietary process that
they use for their micro-pulverization process to achieve an
effective texture for their loose powder foundations, blushes,
and even eye makeup.
The popularity of mineral makeup is also largely due to the fact
that most people who have sensitive skin can use it without
irritation. Even for those who have rosacea, acne, or are
taking care of post-laster treated skin, mineral makeup is
usually the better choice. Which mineral makeup brand or
product is best for you? Our experts have tested and
evaluated all the most popular brands out there, and we've come
up with 5 of our top choice mineral makeup products. Read
all about our choices by clicking on the Reviews link in the
left hand menu.
DrSkinSpa.com, which carries a wide selection of mineral makeup,
is doctor owned and operated and can provide consultation to
help find the best product for your specific case.
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