Mineral Make-up Benefits

Do you have sensitive skin? Do you tend to have reactions to the chemicals in your regular make-up? Many make-up companies use fillers and talc, along with fragrances. Maybe it’s time to try something new. Mineral make-up is creating a beauty revolution. Mineral make-up is so gentle you can even sleep in it and not worry about damage to your skin. Mineral make-up is non-comedogenic and won’t block pores. The product is inert so that means it won’t harbor bacteria.

If you have a daughter who is just starting to experiment with make-up, a wise investment would be to start her with a product that won’t aggravate her skin. There are numerous companies to choose from such as Jane Iredale or Bare Escentuals. Mineral make-up is dermatologist and plastic surgeon recommended. Many mineral make-up companies include SPF or sun protection factor into their product.

One of the things that people love is the lightweight feel of the make-up. You don’t feel like you are wearing make-up. With foundations, they can feel caked or heavy on the skin, where as mineral make-up is practically weightless. You can easily forget you are wearing it.

Mineral make-up is concentrated pigment, often being iron oxides. It is crushed very finely and you only need a little bit. It will appear like a powder, but it is not powder or talc. It is crushed minerals. The colors can be as sheer or intense as you like, and because there is such variety, perfect shading can be found for all skin types.

Mineral make-up can be used for corrective purposes as well. It easily covers redness or can help with discoloration. Clients suffering from Rosacea can use these products to even out their skin tone or lessen the redness in their skin.

Mineral make-up is easy to apply and is a very quick process. You can have perfectly applied make-up in minutes. You don’t need to be a make-up artist to learn this! With so many colors from nature, you won’t have problems choosing colors, and they will appear natural. Again, because of the concentrated pigmentation of the product, it’s up to you to apply as little as you want, and you can reapply over the area for a more intense look.

A quick tip is to invest in the brushes that are sold with the product. A good quality brush that isn’t synthetic can make the difference between a good application and a better one.