Mineral Makeup: What Is All The Fuss About?

By Mary Rosewood


The cosmetic industry is capitalizing on the health trend. More and more women and cosmetic users are becoming health conscious. They are now aware and paying attention to the possible adverse health effects of what they are putting on their faces. People are much more health conscious these days and looking for the healthy way to do things. People looking for the best self tanning products are beginning to use creams and sprays rather than the traditional method of getting more sun exposure and mineral makeup is another popular healthy trend. This is why cosmetic lines and brands focusing on organic and mineral makeup manufacturing is increasing.

When we say organic makeup, it can come from several materials. Some organic makeup is made from both minerals and plant materials. Plants are not exposed to pesticides because they are organic.

So, can all organic makeup be healthy? The answer, is no.

Not all organic makeup is safe. Plants can have toxins and carcinogens which can produce harmful effects to the body. This also applies with regard to mineral makeup. To a certain level, minerals can contain high toxic content. Japanese geisha used white powder to make their faces patsy white, this powder unfortunately has high lead content which can lead to poisoning.

So, if they are still unsafe why recommend it? The point in identifying that organic materials can be unsafe is that we should be cautious of the content of organic and mineral makeup. It is important to know whether the makeup we are choosing still contains various toxins. Here are some ingredients that you do not want to see on your organic makeup:

Sodium laurel sulfate - this can lead to skin allergies Paraben - a tradidional makeup ingredient and common preservative Hydrosols - contains unpurified water and can contain chemicals Diethanolamine (DEA), cocamide DEA and triethanolamine (TEA) - these chemicals or cosmetic ingredients are known to cause cancer

When buying organic cosmetic be aware that there are some companies which adds the words "derived from" to make and impression that the ingredients are natural. Be careful of the labeling. Some organic health experts would say that if it is good enough to eat then it can be used.

In relation to organic mineral-based makeup, it also does not mean that the product is totally safe. Jus take note of the ingredients and avoid putting or using minerals which show high toxic levels. You can check the material safety data sheets and check the safety level of the materials in your mineral makeup.

Also, since mineral makeup is loose powder, you need to ensure that the vanity or sink area for the makeup is dust free. It the makeup area has the mineral makeup scattered the dust can still be an irritant.

But organic and mineral-based makeup lists a lot of benefits which would be good for your body and health. These benefits would be:

Ingredients are not only natural, they can also nurture and heal your skin. Mineral foundation evens out the tone of your skin and covers the facial flaws while letting the skin to breathe. Certain skin problems are avoided because there are no oil fillers that will clog your pores. There is no talc. Talcum powder can cause your skin to become dry and can even accentuate the lines on your face.

Organic and mineral makeup both display benefits which should be taken advantage by women and cosmetic users.




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