Friday, January 30, 2009

Compare Mineral Makeup to Traditional Cosmetics

By Marilyn Etzel

What is the big deal about mineral makeup? Everyone has their own version of mineral make up for sale. Read this article to find out the difference between traditional cosmetics and mineral makeup.

We've all heard infomercials that make outrageous claims about their products. Cosmetic companies are no different. They promise plenty but deliver very little. We spend hundreds of dollars on foundation, blush, and eye shadow only to find out that they don't last long and don't conceal anything.

The Skinny on Mineral Makeup

Mineral makeup has been around since the late seventies. It is only in the past fifteen years of so that women have really taken an interest in it. And the results are in, many women love it. There is something about mineral makeup that has women throwing away their traditional makeup and opting for a more natural makeup.

Mineral makeup is composed of ground up minerals mainly iron oxides, mica, and titanium dioxide. Some mineral makeup contains bismuth oxychloride. This is not a naturally occurring mineral but its pearlesque color adds the glow to the face for those who wear mineral makeup. Some people develop an irritation to the bismuth oxychloride, but it is not an ingredient in all mineral makeup.

About Traditional Makeup

Today, makeup comes in countless shades and formulations. There is pressed and loose powder, makeup pencils, liquid foundation, and lipstick. Most traditional makeup contains fillers to prolong the shelf life of the makeup.

The heaviness of makeup can clog our pores. Wearing makeup to bed is a no-no. clogged pores and lead to skin problems. Applying more and more makeup only makes the problem worse.

Traditional makeup may go on smooth, but it comes off in streaks in hot weather. When we sweat, foundation begins to run and other colors fade and have to be reapplied. All that makeup can begin to feel heavy.

Comparing Mineral to Traditional

Mineral makeup has several benefits that differ from traditional makeup. Mineral formulations are:

Usable on all skin types Healthy Natural looking and feeling Hypoallergenic (without bismuth oxychloride) Lightweight

Traditional makeup, on the other hand, can:

Clog pores Look unnatural on some skin types Feel heavy Irritate your skin from the chemical ingredients

Do your homework. Makeup needs to enhance our look not ruin it. Mineral makeup contains natural ingredients to do just that.

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