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Mineral Makeupmineral makeup

Mineral makeup has become all the rage.

Manufacturers tout that mineral makeup is made of all natural, finely ground minerals from the earth.  No chemicals, dyes, or preservatives have been added like they have in traditional makeup.

Mineral makeup is available in all price ranges from many manufacturers.  The most come forms are the loose powder foundations and blushes. These are light, finely ground loose minerals that are swirled onto the skin using a wide brush.

Some users love it while others say it dries out their skin and makes wrinkles more apparent.

But, the main reason people love it is that it is "all-natural" and it is better for your skin.  Is it really? 

The main ingredients in most of them are really minerals such as mica, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide.  But, these have actually been used in makeup for years.  Mineral makeup can still cause problems the same as any other makeup, because it is not really purer.

The main difference in them and conventional makeup products is that they do not contain binders, dyes, fragrances or preservatives which can irritate the skin and cause problems.

They may be better on some people's skin because the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide have anti-inflammatory properties and it doesn't clog pores.  So, sufferers of rosacea or acne might see an improvement with the mineral makeup.

The  titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are ingredients in sunscreens.  So, of course, it does offer some protection for your skin against damage from the sun.  But, you would still need a conventional sunscreen for prolonged exposure.

Make sure you read the ingredient list.  Some manufacturers do use fillers and preservatives while other stick to the natural theme.

Try to stay away from products that contain bismuth oxycholoride.  It is what gives many products the healthy glow they promote.  Bismuth actually comes as a byproduct of copper and lead processing.  While it is a mineral, it can irritate the skin.  Avoid this especially if you have sensitive skin.  Don't use any products with this ingredient if you have acne or rosacea.

Some manufacturers crush the minerals down so fine that they become a nanoparticle.  This can cause them to have different properties than the same product in a large form.  Titanium and zinc are safe to the skin, but when reduced so small, it may not be.  And, if you skin is damaged or if you inhale these tiny particles, it might not be safe.

And, what about the claim that it is so natural that you can sleep it.  NO.  Never sleep in makeup of any kind!