In part one of these articles about mineral makeup, we talked about what
you should not be finding in the list of ingredients. Now we will
talk about the kinds of things you should find.

Let’s first start off with why you should choose mineral foundations, eye
shadows, concealers, blushes, loose and pressed powders, and
lipsticks. Mineral makeup is not just to cover your skin, it can be
good for your skin, as well. Naturally high-pigment minerals provide
you with the best coverage out there as well as helping to correct
and protect your skin.

Mineral makeup is noncomedogenic and oil free (unless it is cream based,
then a natural oil, such as jojoba oil, will be found in the list of
ingredients). So, it’s not going to close your pores. It has a minimum
risk for you to have an allergic reaction because it doesn’t
have the ingredients (listed in part one) like perfumes,
chemical dyes or preservatives. Pure mineral makeup does not have
preservatives because of the very nature of what it is and where it
came from. Pure mineral makeup is made from pure inorganic
minerals, meaning it can’t keep bacteria alive, so there is no need
for preservatives.

What is mineral makeup made of? It is made from microscopic flat
crystals that overlap one another on the skin to crate a filtering layer
that allows the skin to breathe. It also protects your skin from
environmental pollutants. It even protects your skin from
getting sunburn with a broad spectrum of sun protection. In addition
to the minerals and inorganic pigments, your mineral makeup can
also include natural preservatives antioxidants, anti-inflammatories,
nutrients, and, of course, sunscreens. Mineral
makeup is often recommended by dermatologists for anyone who
has sensitive skin and wants to cover up acne, scars, and rosacea.
All that protection from a pure item from the earth, but just
what is in mineral makeup?

1. Titanium dioxide. This is your natural sunscreen as well as an
anti-inflammatory agent. It’s great for people with acne, rosacea,
inflammatory skin conditions, as well as post-surgical or
post-chemical peel skin. It’s ideal for sensitive skin and perfect for all skin
types. Note that it may not give you enough sun screen protection,
so wear your sun screen before going outside.

2. Zinc oxide is also a natural sunscreen that provides broad spectrum
UVA and UVB protection. Even though it is also a natural sunscreen,
it still will not give you all the protection you will need, so again, be
prepared to still use your sunscreen.

3. Mica. This is the mineral that gives your mineral makeup sparkles. It
comes in a variety of hues starting from pale green, brown, black,
silver, and gold, to even being colorless. It is what reflects light off
your face, creating an illusion of smoother, softer, more radiant skin.
It’s known as your natural glitter.

4. Kaolin clay. This is the mildest china clay used in creating cosmetics. It
also offers great oil absorbing properties, without irritating your skin.
It also helps your makeup stay where you put it.

5. Iron oxides. This is a natural mineral, and it also adds colors to your
mineral makeup. There is more than one type of iron oxide.

6. Serecite. This is a fluffy, translucent mineral that provides a silky
texture. It is colorless and often used in setting powder (when
creating your recipes, you add it last to give your makeup staying
power). It’s white, but goes on clear. It has been used as a primer
and adds water resistance and fade/crease-proof qualities to the
makeup.

7. Silica. This is a mineral from flint and quartz used to absorb oil and
improve the feel of the product you are wearing.

8. Ultramarine pigments. These are derived from limestone containing the
blue mineral lazurite. These pigments are your blues, violets,
and others, and are very strong pigments, so very little needs to be
used when creating colors.

There are a few other ingredients that are used to create your pure
mineral makeup. As you can see, everything is natural, and
everything is well known, and used to create the purest mineral
makeup ever.

Also, don’t forget to read part one for the ingredients that you should not
find in your good and pure mineral makeup.

The next time you see a mineral eye shadow and before you choke on
the price, remember this that a beauty site, or that beauty store has
your best interests at heart and is willing to go the extra mile to give
you pure mineral colors without fillers making sure you have
the best mineral eye shadow money can buy!

Copyright 2008 Kim Snyder, owner Overallbeauty.com. Great lover of all
natural beauty care and products. Offering beauty products at quality
prices. Check out Magic Lash & Overall Beauty Minerals today! Visit to see the latest in
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