Mineral Cosmetics
Mineral makeup gets back to basics, using naturally occurring, safe minerals, ground to a fine powder, as the makeup base. Developed in the mid-1970's in reaction to the unsavory ingredients major makeup manufacturers started using, mineral cosmetics has a well-established market presence thanks to those who use only the safest all-natural makeup on their skin.
Benefits
- Look great while treating your skin
- The key ingredients in most mineral makeup are beneficial for skin, unlike other cosmetics.
- A little goes a long way
- Many that use mineral makeup find they get better results when applying less compared to synthetic makeup.
- You will get better results when applying small amounts of mineral makeup using the correct technique.
- Specifically for Skin Type:
- Dry/Mature Skin- Mineral-based ingredients give dry and mature skin a youthful glow.
- Sensitive- No harsh chemicals give those with sensitive skin the freedom to apply makeup with no reactions or irritation.
- Oily- All natural ingredients keep your pores clear and skin blemish-free.
Commonly Used Ingredients
Listed below are the most common ingredients found in mineral-based cosmetics. Please note that although many attest to the benefits of mineral makeup, the FDA has not yet reviewed any of these statements or claims.
- Titanium dioxide- Natural sunscreen
- Zinc Oxide- Natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory.
- Kaolin Clay- Absorbs fat from skin, refines pores, and prevents break-outs.
- Serecite- Reflects light, reducing the appearance of pores and wrinkles.
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Application Tips
- Always use a non-mineral, oil-based moisturizer that will not clog pores
- If your moisturizer does not absorb into your skin, neither will your mineral makeup!
- Use a setting powder as a base all over if you have oily skin
- It will help absorb the oil naturally
- Using a good quality mascara with keratin
will help strengthen lashes and improve their look even when you’re not wearing mascara.
- The brush is the key to applying our mineral cosmetics in a professionally manner.
- Mineral Cosmetics are NOT designed to work with a flocking sponge.
- Firmly apply light layers on clean, dry skin to evenly blend the pigments.
- The secret to using mineral makeup is to apply it in very sheer layers.
- It is the light refracting qualities of the pure minerals that give it the ability to cover the skin naturally.
- Mineral blushes are very concentrated and should be applied sparingly.
- The simplest way to apply them is with a blush brush, fan brush, ultimate buffer brush or cotton ball
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