The Beauty of Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup has become popular for many reasons: It's Eco-friendly, looks good, and feels light on the face. And because TV
infomercials and the celebrities who use and recommend it, mineral
makeup has gotten a lot of media attention.
“Mineral makeup has been around for 30 years or more, but has
recently regained popularity in the cosmetics industry,” says Scott Gerri sh, MD, of Gerri sh and Associates, PC, a nonsurgical skin care
specialist with offices in Virginia and Maryland. “Mineral makeup was
originally used by plastic surgeons and dermatologists on patients after
cosmetic procedures to cover the redness and soreness.”
Is mineral makeup right for you? Read on to find out.
The Magic Behind Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup is made from pure, crushed minerals and will not
cake on the skin: It allows the skin to breathe and gives you a lighter,
more natural look than traditional makeup.
“Mineral makeup comes in powdered, pressed, and liquid forms and has
beneficial properties for your skin,” says Helga Surat, President of
About Faces Day Spa & Salon, in Tow son, Md.
It is ideal for all skin types, all skin tones, and women of
all ages. Mineral makeup looks great, feels great, and helps to bring
out your natural glow. “But take care to read the labels and make sure
you're getting pure mineral makeup,” Surat says.
Why Mineral Makeup May Be Better
- Mineral makeup won’t clog pores or irritate. As Pam Messy of Mary Kay Cosmetics in Wings Mills, Md., says, “Regular makeup contains artificial chemicals or preservatives, whereas true mineral makeup does not. Mineral makeup is hypoallergenic and usually safe to use on any skin.” It's also free of oil, talc, perfume, dyes, alcohol, and other potentially irritating and Domenico, or pore-clogging, ingredients, Surat says.
- Mineral makeup ingredients can soothe skin. What it does contain are natural anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as zinc and titanium oxides, which help calm the skin when it's irritated. These ingredients also offer protection from OVA, U VB, and infrared sun rays. “Read the label, as you want at least an SPF of 15,” Surat says.
- Mineral makeup acts as a great concealer. Need to hide imperfections? Mineral makeup is lightweight and conceals, corrects, and covers pigmentation and lines on your face while still allowing your skin to breathe. “It offers skin-enhancing benefits. It smoothed the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, conceals bitchiness, and improves the appearance of skin with acne or Cesaro,” Gerri sh says. Mineral makeup doesn't need many touch-ups because it has water-resistant qualities that provide long-lasting coverage, another plus.
“Pure mineral makeup is so harmless you can almost sleep in it,”
says Messy, “though I always recommend removing all makeup before going
to bed, and applying a good moisturizer.”
While no form of makeup is perfect, mineral makeup products can
help you avoid harsh preservatives and chemicals while hiding those fine
lines and little flaws. You may never go back to regular makeup because
of the way mineral makeup looks and feels on your face.