Feb 24

Be Good To Your Face By Using Only Natural Mineral Makeup

For those of you women who want healthy skin but can’t seem to go without a little blush and eye shadow, there’s makeup made from pure minerals that can present your face a natural alternative to the drugstore cosmetics. This mineral makeup opens up a world of makeup that is both natural and stylish. There are five main reasons to begin using mineral makeup immediately.

First of all, mineral makeup lets your skin breathe. Regular makeup can lead to ugly breakouts for a lot of women. This is because a woman’s skin can be very picky about what is put on it. Anything that is too heavy will block pores and potentially lead to pimple development. Mineral makeup is extremely light, which makes it a popular option among women with sensitive skin. This lightness also means that you can occasionally wear the makeup to bed without paying the price the following morning. However, it is not suggested that you wear the makeup to bed.

Mineral makeup feels better than regular makeup. Some makeup formulations can leave you feeling extremely oily. A lot of women who use mineral makeup are finding that the uncomfortable mask-like greasy feel of traditional makeup is not there. Without the mineral oils, talc, and other weighty ingredients that are found in traditional makeup products, mineral makeup is a lot more comfortable. If your complexion is oily to begin with, mineral-based products are especially helpful.

cover girl make upThirdly, mineral makeup is better for your health. Although your skin is a great barrier to the outside world, it isn’t totally immune from impurities. You can and do absorb a good amount of stuff through your skin, including the chemical ingredients that are found in regular makeup such as alcohol, dyes, fragrances, and fillers. Mineral makeup is made up of mostly finely pulverized minerals and natural coloring agents. Zinc is a common ingredient, as it soothes red, inflamed skin, and provides protection against the sun’s UV rays.

Mineral makeup also helps you to avoid infections. This is a lesser known, but definitely appealing fact. Regular makeup can become a Petri dish for microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, and yeast. By nature, minerals are inorganic and therefore, are a lot less likely to breed these microorganisms. However, that assumes that you follow beauty hygiene basics like washing your hands before working on your face, using clean brushes, and maintaining a reasonably sanitary area to store your cosmetics.

Lastly, mineral makeup allows you to look your best . Most of you are probably thinking that it is nice that mineral makeup won’t ruin your skin, but will it really do what it’s suppose to do in the first place as a makeup. The answer is yes. Minerals refract light, which gives your face a glow while still making crow’s feet, fine lines, and wrinkles less noticeable. Many brands also supply a complete line of products, which include blush, bronzer, concealer, eye color, and foundation. This allows you to achieve a full range of skin effects. To use mineral makeup, it is best to apply it in very sheer layers. To learn more about mineral makeup, contact your local health food store.

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Mineral Makeup: Why You Might Want Some
Mineral makeup fills in the color variations on a woman’s skin by covering it in a fine layer of powder. The powder blends into the skin and produces a healthy “glow” that looks totally natural. 

Finding All Natural Mineral Cosmetics
There are many different popular cosmetic companies that claim to use natural ingredients in their products.

Key Steps to Applying Mineral Makeup
The purpose of makeup is to provide a flawless natural appearance to the skin. Mineral makeup fulfills that purpose by solving the problem of getting a natural look. The mix of fine minerals is safe for most skin tones and types.

Womens Health – Mineral Make Up Benefits
Mineral Makeup consists of minerals and can be immensely helpful for your skin due to the presence of natural ingredients. Mineral makeup makes use of the natural ingredients and shuns any chemicals that may harm the skin or have…

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Feb 3

How To Treat Acne-prone Skin

I will tell you everything you need to know about foundation for acne-prone skin. I have discovered the secret foundation for acne-prone skin: mineral makeup. Not until now have I ever been satisfied with the outcome of my daily makeup routines due to my terrible acne. Mineral makeup has been the only type of foundation that has not made me break out.

The good stuff = bareminerals

The first time I heard about this mineral makeup stuff was a few years ago and I just thought it was a craze that would end in a few months. I mean, mineral makeup?? How could stuff that looks so light cover the many pimples and acne scars I have? Plus wouldn’t the powder just make my skin look even drier than it already is? Having very acne-prone skin was a major pain in the ass and no matter how much lotion I put on the concealer & foundation I used just became flaky.

bare mineral makekupLuckily just this year my friend who has amazing looking skin (who surprisingly has an acne problem too) recommended me try this out. I was a little skeptical but because nothing else seemed to work, I decided to buy the bareMinerals kit that Sephora sells for $60 (this includes 2 shades of powder foundation, 1 warmth (it’s like blush/bronzer), 1 mineral veil, and 3 types of brushes..i say good deal!) And well, I love it! It covers up the acne, acne scars, redness, and evens out my skin. It took a few tries to get used to powder (I used to use liquid foundation) but once you get used to it, it’s very easy to use.

4/5 rating for i.d.bareMineral foundation! It’s terrific

The Bad Stuff:

For around a little over $40 I thought that the foundation and powder was a good deal and I was excited to go home and try it. But as usual, I was terribly and sadly disappointed.

The foundation caused an increasingly and uncomfortable amount of dryness. No amount of lotion helped and I felt like I was stuck in this mask of M.A.C cake. And it was unbelievable what it did to my acne! Literally an hour after putting it on, I noticed small bumps forming on my skin. How lovely, more pimples already?

I later heard from a friend that M.A.C is horrible for your skin (well, of course. I figured out the hard way) and is only good for photoshoots.

2/5 rating. Good coverage but makes acne worse and dries out skin

#2 Benefit Non-fiction Foundation

Same as M.A.C foundation but just not as bad. It makes your acne worse and dries out your skin but just not as bad as M.A.C does. The coverage is good but a little bit of hell for your skin. I used this stuff only when I was desperate.

It was about $30 when I bought it but I think it’s only about $15 now.
A headsup: certain things work for certain people; this foundation failed for me.

3/5 rating. A decent option but not good.

Acne-prone skin is hard to work with and good foundation is hard to come by. Luckily, I found one that worked well with my horrible acne and found out quick enough not to stick with the ‘bad stuff’. Mineral makeup may be the solution to covering up your acne, acne scars and other problems that come with having acne-prone skin as it was for me.

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Feb 1

How To Apply Natural Mineral Makeup To Bring Out Your Flawless Beauty

The basics of your flawless beauty begins with a clean, healthy and even-toned complexion. First, lets deal with clean skin. Dirt, oils and dead skin cells can greatly affect the way the appearance of healthy skin looks. So step one begins with a good loofah or pair of showering gloves. While in the shower, let your facial skin absorb the heat from the shower. After about 5 minutes, the steam will soften the skin’s outer layer which allows for easy removal of the surface dead cells.

Caution: Do not over scrub with the showering gloves or loofah, this can leave the skin red and irritated. The skin should be gently touched. A little practice and you will have it down.


After gently using the showering gloves, apply your favorite cleansing scrub to remove any surface dead skin cells that still remain. Applying the scrub in the warm shower or just after the shower (with the steam still in the bathroom) will help add moisture back into your skin.

The dead skin cells on the surface of your face can greatly dull your facial appearance. By not properly removing these dead surface cells, your skin’s texture will attract even more dirt and oil. It also blocks oils from getting out of your skin naturally. White bumps can result from not exfoliating your skin regularly. The white bumps can be from a collection of oils that are trapped under the dead surface skin. By gently removing the surface dead skin while showering, you brighten your complexion while letting your skin breath and exfoliate naturally. This applies to your whole body as well. To see if all dead skin cells are removed, feel your skin with your fingers (without gloves on) and it should feel smooth and clean. If your skin doesn’t feel completely smooth and clean, place a small amount of exfoliating cleanser on your hands and in a gentle circular motion apply it to your skin. Any left over dead surface skin that the gloves didn’t remove will be exfoliated with the cleanser.

problem skin BE GONE!

acne needs to be addressed and defeated to pursue your flawless beautiful look. Start with good and reputable products and design your own acne solution System that fits you and your lifestyle. I have found that Proactiv has a wonderful treatment for problem skin . It works fast and is very gentle. I still use it to keep that radiant glow to my skin even though I don’t have acne anymore. Proactive also has a money back guarantee so if you find that it doesn’t work for you just send it back. It’s the best that I have found but the key issue is to find one that will work for you and fits in with your daily routine.

Dark spots need to be lightened so that your overall color blends flawlessly. Dark spots can come from exposure to the sun, genetics and a multitude of other ways. Lightening them up will make your overall color of your face blend and radiate with youthfulness. Preventing dark spots is much easier than correcting them. If you are prone to dark spots try preventing them, especially in the places you don’t want them…cheeks forehead or any "open" area of the skin….use sunscreen everyday. mineral makeup has natural sunscreen in it..zinc oxide. Remember zinc on the nose at the beach?

Wrinkles are less noticeable if they are well hydrated. Always apply plenty of quality eye moisturizer around the eyes or any wrinkle prone area.

applying mineral makeup concealerFreckles can be concealed by using the mineral concealer BEFORE applying the foundation. This way you can lighten them up to your desired amount without looking made up. When the foundation is then applied it will have the effect of evening out your complexion for your beautiful flawless look.

Now you have the knowledge to get your complexion cleared up which will give you an even base to apply natural mineral makeup.

ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS:

Natural Mineral makeup should only include cosmetic grade ingredients and are of the highest quality. Here are some of the natural ingredients and what they do:

INCI or CI for short: International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Name

Sericite (Mica): (CI77019) : This is a colorless powder (sometimes grayish) that is widely used as a base in mineral makeup. It has a low luster, can reflect light, adds slip (the way it feels smooth on your skin) and shine to the oxides and micas. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines, enlarged pores & winkles due to the reflecting light capabilities. It has a very soft and silky feeling. NOTE: Winkles can greatly be reduced by a good moisturizer. Let the moisturizer dry completely before applying the minerals.

Titanium Dioxide: (CI77891) : Titanium Dioxide is one of the main minerals used in foundations, blushes, eye shadows, liners due to its super whitening effect. It adds adhesion to the mineral formulations (micas and oxides combinations). It provides an excellent natural sunscreen and produces a natural finish. Safe for use on eyes, face, lips and nails.

Zinc Oxide: (CI77947) : Zinc Oxide is used as a sunscreen in cosmetics & lotions. It has a super strength against UV-A and UV-B light. It soothes irritated skin and provides a high degree of coverage and adhesion in the mineral makeup.

Kaolin Clay: Kaolin Clay is a fluffy, white clay. It absorbs oil 1 and 1/2 times its weight and tones down mica and oxide pigments. It provides medium coverage, adds a creamy texture to your formulations and reduces shine as well. Kaolin Clay is great to use in Concealers as its coverage is outstanding.

Boron Nitride: brings a sheer finish to your mineral formulations and a silky soft feel when applied. It offers excellent adherence as well as a subtle shimmer.

Magnesium Stearate: is a naturally white alkaline with stearic acid and is used as a coloring mineral. It has a very fine texture and gives excellent adhesion to the mineral formulations. It improves the slip in your product.

Iron Oxide: (CI77999, CI77491, CI77492) : Iron Oxides are the minerals that add the beautiful colors to your shadows, liners, blushes and all of the other mineral formulations.

MINERAL APPLICATION TIPS:

Steps to Flawless Beautiful Flawless Skin with Mineral Makeup.

Step #1 : Take a small amount of the foundation and sprinkle it in the lid of the mineral jar. Remember natural minerals are very concentrated so a little goes a long way. Circle the application brush around in the lid until the brush has absorbed all of the minerals.

Step #2: Gently shake the excess minerals from the brush. This will take away any excess minerals from the brush so that only a thin layer will be applied – giving you a natural look.

Step #3: The last step is to apply the minerals on your skin. Apply the minerals to your face in small circular motions with the brush in an upward and outward pattern.

Note: After the foundation and concealer have been applied, use an even smaller amount for the more concentrated minerals. These minerals are all over face colors that brighten up your face and add a touch of color to your skin. Only a little is needed. Lastly, apply the translucent Mineral as a veil using steps 1-3. The finishing minerals will add softness to your sheer look for beautiful skin. The minerals are not a powder even though it looks like a powder. If used as a powder, you will find that it will look shiny and thick.

Other Helpful Hints

Hint #1: Before applying the foundation minerals, use steps 1-3 for the concealer. With a small concealer Brush, use steps 1-3 to cover blemishes, dark circles and uneven tones in the skin. This will lighten the dark circles, freckles & any uneven tones in the skin which will creates a beautiful smooth and sheer finish for your face when the foundation is applied.

Hint #2: If you seem to keep getting a heavy powdered look, there are a couple of things you can do. First, try using less minerals on the brush at one time. You should not be able to see the minerals on the brush before you apply it to your skin. Extra foundation layers can always be added if the coverage is not enough after the first thin layer. Secondly, your skin may need a good moisturizer before you apply the minerals. Make sure you let the moisturizer dry completely before you apply the minerals or it will not give you the sheer look that you want. Thirdly, make sure your skin is free from excess old dead skin. A good loofa or showering gloves will work just fine. Lastly, you can try applying the minerals wet. Take a few drops of water or your favorite lotion and add a small sprinkle of foundation to the mix. Apply to the face and let dry. buff off excess with a cosmetic sponge. This can give you a beautiful powder free matte look.

Have fun experimenting with mineral makeup and remember that natural mineral makeup is very versatile. Blushes can be used for shadows and shadows for blushes etc. Your creations with the minerals are endless!

Love your flawless skin!

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Makeup for Problem Skin
Always apply concealer slowly and build several layers until you achieve the result. Aging skin: For such type of skin you should choose a good quality mineral powder makeup.

How to Apply Natural Mineral Makeup
How to Apply Natural Mineral Makeup to Bring Out Your Flawless Beauty. The basics of your flawless beauty begins with a clean, healthy and even-toned complexion. First, lets deal with clean skin.

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Feb 1

Mineral Makeup – How To Apply Mineral Make Up

Mineral makeup is popping up everywhere – from the cosmetics counter, to the shopping on TV, people are talking about it. So what’s all the hype about and what really is the difference between mineral and traditional cosmetics? Read on to find out…

Mineral makeup has become extremely popular in the past few years. You can’t help but turn on the TV and catch an infomercial for a popular mineral makeup brand or walk past a mineral makeup shop. Mineral makeup is not only sold on TV or in specialty shops, but is now carried by many popular makeup brands and can be found in almost any makeup counter and online. So why is it such a sought after product?

There’s no doubt that mineral makeup is becoming the rage. And there’s a reason for that: women are finding these powder foundations to be easy to apply, actually fun to apply, and able to provide a smooth, flawless finish. In addition, women appreciate the fact that they contain natural sun protection. And many have noticed that over time their skin has fewer breakouts, and a decrease in any redness (which some call rosacea) – even with no makeup on!

The latest trend in cosmetics is pure mineral makeup. These minerals actually come from the earth and are healthy for your skin. Times are changing and let’s face it, do we want to have that pasty look from liquid or pressed powder foundations? I should say not. Mineral foundations will give you better coverage, even out skin tone, and give your skin a healthy glow.

best mineral foundationEnvironment and health has become an important component in all walks of life and makeup is no exception to it. Mineral makeup has been around for 30 years in countries such as Egypt, Morocco, India, Algeria etc but it has seize the attention of make up industry just recently. It was originally developed for plastic surgeons and dermatologists to be used on patients after various cosmetic procedures to cover the redness and soreness.

Supporters of this type of make up believe it is purer than normal products, which contain perfumes and chemicals and its natural products create no allergies. Cynics argue that the ingredients are present in conventional make up and no particular benefits (health wise) can be found in this type of make up.

You love looking glamorous, and that includes wearing makeup designed to make you look gorgeous. But when that makeup causes your skin to break out in an itchy rash, it kind of defeats the purpose. One way that those with skin allergies can reach their beauty mark is to use mineral makeup.

While most mineral cosmetics claim to be made with natural or safe ingredients, it is still important to read the ingredient list as some companies may include some chemical compounds. If at all possible, avoid paraben preservatives and choose only 100% certified organic mineral makeup.

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