Natural mineral cosmetics are the brilliant creation of nature, and due to their magical prperties, they are already gaining attention of millions of women. Many mineral cosmetics fans would agree that this “new” class of natural cosmetics defies the imagination and senses.
Minerals like Iron Oxides, Mica, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are pigments (colors) derived from the earth that have been used for thousands of years in natural cosmetics and fine art. In the last century, commercial cosmetics have also incorporated minerals into most their products. This last century’s abrupt turn towards science and synthetic chemicals to better our lives erased our memory as to the origins of most beauty products’ nature. The newest trend in makeup is actually the original and more natural form of natural beauty, natural mineral makeup.
Now, millions of people, desperately looking for natural cosmetics, free of synthetic FD&C and Lake dyes, fillers and irritating petro-chemicals, are turning to this most pure form of natural makeup. Mineral makeup products are truly the creation of Mother Nature and its contents are absolutely safe for general use. With no synthetic chemical residues and much more innocuous for those with sensitive skin, these exquisite natural products are considered the best of nature for creating gorgeous looks without the synthetic chemical compromise.
While many traditional cosmetics companies have come out with new mineral makeup lines іn recent years, the majority of them still include unsavory synthetic ingredients in their formulations. Most women assume that all mineral cosmetics are all-natural and good for their skin, many don’t realize that the majority of mineral cosmetics available on the market today still include synthetic chemicals and fillers as well as potentially toxic paraben preservatives. Women should be aware of what an all-natural mineral makeup product (and ingredient list)) actually looks like and what to look for on the ingredient labels.
Here are some reasons why all-natural mineral cosmetics are the healthier version of makeup.
The Safest form of Makeup for Sensitive Skin and Bodies
As a physical blocker to the sun’s rays, makeup can actually have a positive and protective effect for the skin and body. Most natural mineral makeup contains two physical sun blocking mineral ingredients, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. These two natural cosmetic ingredients may be familiar to you because they are also generally used, along with synthetic chemical ingredients in most commercial sunscreens. In natural mineral makeup, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide contribute to the opacity and whiteness of mineral cosmetics, especially mineral foundation, and mineral concealer.
In addition to protecting sensitive skin from the rays of the sun, all-natural mineral makeup also contains much fewer ingredients in its formula than its traditional cosmetic counterpart. Not only are there fewer ingredients found in truly natural mineral makeup products, a natural makeup brand who prides itself on offering all-natural cosmetic formulas won’t include common (even natural) irritants found in many traditional cosmetic formulas. One of the irritant cosmetic ingredients you won’t find in an all-natural mineral cosmetics formula are bismuth oxychloride. While Bismith Oxychloride is a natural ingredient (and even found on the periodic table), it’s also a heavy metal and very irritating to many people with sensitive skin. If your mineral cosmetics make you itch, the first culprit most likely is the ingredient Bismuth Oxychloride. A true all-natural mineral cosmetic won’t include this ingredient and will also not include other irritating ingredients in their mineral cosmetics such as nylon, Talc, PEG, mineral oil, FD&C and Lake Dyes, soy, and paraben preserves.
Mineral Cosmetics are Intense Multi-Taskers
When natural makeup is done and formulated with very few natural ingredients that are great for sensitive skin, it is much more versatile than most makeup and multitasks in a myriad of ways. Not only you can use most lip colors as creamy blushes and eye colors and vice-versa, you can also mix the natural mineral foundation with water, moisturizers and cremes to make a liquid foundation consistency. Yоu can also use a mineral foundation in a more concentrated form (by applying with a concealer brush) to conceal dark under eye circles, discoloration and blemishes all with the same mineral foundation product you use to cover your entire face.
Since mineral makeup uses so few ingredients and such natural ingredients, you can generally use any product anywhere on your skin in a mindful way… with two exceptions. Never use a green or blue pigmented product like an eye shadow on your lips, and always be very mindful about what happens when you use a specific product in a multitasking way. If you use a lip product as a creamy cheek color be sure to observe any outbreaks or irritation. If you do experience sensitive skin or irritation stop experimenting immediately and only use that product for its original intended purpose. Natural mineral makeup offers so much versatility and variety, it would be a shame for you not to play with it to create extra options in your beauty routine!
It Has a Longer Shelf Life
Most natural mineral makeup products have a very long and stable shelf life because they are dry in their formulation. Even water or gel based mineral makeup creams and liquid mineral foundations have a much shorter shelf-life and are more difficult to effectively preserve. Everyone wants to have their makeup collection without having tо worry about throwing items out because they have gone bad. An ideal mineral makeup formula is simple and inert. Therefore, making bacteria and mould growth more difficult. While it will last on the shelf for a long period of time (even years), the use and introduction of potentially dirty cosmetic brushes and fingers into the product during your daily use could, at the same time, introduce bacteria and germs into your otherwise pristine product. Even though you know that mineral makeup is more stable and could have a longer shelf-life, always be aware of the expiry date on your products to ensure safety and optimal functionality.
By switching your products to mineral makeup and organic cosmetics, you can vastly reduce the number of toxins you expose your body, while potentially improving the condition of your skin‚ its texture and appearance.