Since thousands of years, women have been applying makeup to make their skin glow, to hide the marks and blemishes on their skin and moreover, to look beautiful. From foundations to moisturizers, luminizers to bronzers, one can find products in the market which claims to give you flawless skin. But the 21st century woman is more health conscious, especially when it comes to what they are applying on their skin and thus using mineral makeup.
Why Switch to Mineral Makeup
I have switched on to using this makeup since it is skin friendly. I can use it for everyday purposes as well as for some special occasions. It is easy to apply and remains for a longer time period on skin. Another benefit of using this type of makeup lies in its sunscreen property. You may have the misconception that mineral based makeup causes pimples, but the truth is that, by its composition it is best for acne-prone skin. It does not clog pores neither does it irritates skin (the mineral particles are large enough to penetrate in your skin). However, one thing that you should definitely keep in mind is that you should remove your makeup before you go to bed.
Mineral based makeup is available in a variety of forms, and the prices ranging from $10 to more than $50 per product. But the most popular one which is available in all price ranges are the loose powder foundations and blushes. A mineral based makeup may be 100 percent mineral or it may contain less than 1 percent mineral depending on the foundation formula. Thus, the science of cosmetics has involved the use of natural ingredients. Minerals such as mica, zinc oxide (zinc has anti-inflammatory property which prevents the skin from developing pimples), iron oxides and titanium dioxide are the main ingredients. Before applying these products on your skin, you should first know about the minerals that suit your skin type and those which don’t. For this purpose, have a patch test.
Why Use Mineral Based Makeup
Mineral based products, not only hides the blemishes and marks on the skin, but also makes the skin feel better. For e.g. cellular regeneration is promoted by the products which are lavender based, geranium acts as a very good cleanser, and sandalwood has various properties, such as anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-ageing.
One of the major problems of mineral based make-ups is that it doesn’t suit all skin types. A dry skin would become more dehydrated after applying the makeup. Another problem, is, that this kind of makeup doesn’t suit the older skin. As your skin develops wrinkles, these products which are powder based can cause your skin to look older than it is. The oil on your face can cause some problems too. The oil needs to be covered every now and then; hence, you might have to use the makeup again after 3-4 hours.
Overall, mineral makeup is best if you want to have a good-looking and glowing skin in less time. It enhances your features, protects your skin from the ultra-violet radiations of the sun and is very useful for preventing the development of pimples on your skin.
