Thursday, January 29, 2009

New Trends in Cosmetics: Mineral Makeup

By Makeup Girl

The latest popular trend in cosmetics is mineral makeup. The idea of mineral makeup is over thirty years old, but it wasn't until the last few years that this new trend has begun to take over. Countless cosmetics companies have developed their own lines of this makeup whose ingredients come from the earth's natural minerals.

When choosing a brand, you should be very careful and wary of imitation products that claim to be made from all-natural mineral ingredients, but aren't. Many companies are just trying to profit from a hot, new trend, instead of offering the real thing. Since any makeup containing minerals can be marketed as "mineral makeup", you need to take a close look at the ingredients to ensure you are getting a pure product.

Ive used a loose powder for my foundation for the past year and I have loved the benefits it offers. The ingredients from nature are better for your skin than traditional makeup. While some doctors have differing opinions on this, all I can do is go off of my own experience. I've just loved my mineral foundation. I feel like it really does allow my skin to breathe more which is always healthier for the skin.

Just make sure that you are careful about checking the ingredients of any mineral product you try. If a product isn't all natural, you may experience skin irritation, or breakouts, instead of enjoying the benefits that most customers have experienced with mineral makeup. Read the ingredients carefully and be wary of any dyes, preservatives or chemicals. Bismuth Oxychorlide is one example of an ingredient that a lot of imitators use in their products. It is technically a "mineral", but it is not a natural one and can cause skin irritation, rashes and itching.

The nice thing about the coverage is that you have control over how heavy you want it to be. It can be applied heavily, without looking thick or clumpy. This is really beneficial for women with acne or scarring. The coverage also lasts a long time so you wont have to worry about it wearing off throughout the day.

In addition, mineral makeup also provides natural SPF protection from the sun's harsh and harmful rays. You really can't be too careful when protecting your skin from sun damage. We all know that too much sun exposure can cause premature aging, wrinkles and sunspots. You may even want to use an SPF moisturizer underneath your mineral foundation to provide even more protection for your skin. Together you can prevent almost any damage to your face on a daily basis.

I dont think Ill ever go back to traditional foundation again. You should definitely give mineral makeup a try and see what you think! Maybe youll feel the same way I do and throw your traditional foundations away for good. - 16759

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