| With the market being flooded with the miraculous | | | | Stays longer than regular cosmetics - Mineral |
| mineral cosmetics, there is a definite urge among | | | | cosmetics do not smear easily and therefore, stay for |
| people, to understand what makes up the so-called | | | | longer hours. |
| natural cosmetic range. Mineral cosmetics are | | | | Least harmful - Mineral cosmetics do not contain |
| technically better than the otherwise available | | | | harmful preservatives like parabens, dyes, fillers or oils, |
| cosmetics, and are certainly preferred by | | | | which are present in abundance in regular cosmetic |
| dermatologists, owing to the natural composition. | | | | range. Mineral cosmetics, owing to their natural |
| Mineral makeup is made from naturally existing mineral | | | | composition, do not require preservatives for an |
| elements. The minerals are mixed up with an | | | | increased shelf life. |
| assortment of inorganic pigments and undergo various | | | | Sunscreen qualities - Mineral cosmetics contain |
| steps like milling, pulverization and purification, before | | | | components like Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, |
| reaching the end consumer. Pigments are responsible | | | | which provide the desired shield from harmful ultra |
| for the color and shimmer effects. These components | | | | violet (UVA-UVB protection) sunrays. |
| also contribute towards the inorganic and inert | | | | Perfect for application on skin post medical treatment - |
| properties of mineral cosmetics. The latest range in the | | | | Mineral cosmetics have anti-inflammatory properties, |
| category of mineral cosmetics also claims to include | | | | which make them an apt choice for makeup on skin |
| vitamins, in a frozen form, to lend that extra edge. | | | | that has undergone any kind of treatment. They cool |
| Mineral Cosmetic Ingredients | | | | the skin and facilitate faster healing. Moreover, the |
| The typical ingredients deployed in manufacture of | | | | elements present in mineral cosmetics help to naturally |
| mineral cosmetics include: | | | | refresh and rejuvenate the tired skin, which is like a |
| Titanium Dioxide | | | | dream come true in the preset tiring schedules. |
| Zinc Oxide | | | | Thinning of the fine lines and skin pores - Mineral |
| Kaolin Clay | | | | cosmetics contain Mica, which, being a natural |
| Dimethicone | | | | translucent creates an illusion of smoother and softer |
| Serecite Mica | | | | skin type. |
| Magnesium Stearate | | | | Forget the pains of taking off the makeup mask - |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | | | | Usually after the end of a tiring day, it seems tedious |
| Talc (Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide) | | | | to devote another half hour towards taking off the |
| Silica | | | | makeup. With mineral cosmetics, this is not always |
| Cornstarch | | | | sought. Mineral cosmetics allow a nap with makeup on. |
| Rice Powder | | | | And it still stays the next morning. |
| 100% Pure Silk | | | | A Line Of Caution - Mineral cosmetics are good for |
| Iron Oxides | | | | skin and can help attain that young look. However, few |
| Boron Nitride | | | | components present in the natural cosmetics can be |
| The Benefits Of Applying Mineral Makeup | | | | harmful for certain skin types and may cause skin |
| A cure for sensitive skin - Mineral cosmetics offer a | | | | allergies. Therefore, while purchasing any product, it is |
| respite from various skin ailments like acne, pimples, | | | | imperative to check the labels for ingredients that could |
| dryness, clogged pores, etc. They are | | | | be harmful to the skin. Moreover, various brands tend |
| non-comedogenic and therefore, ideal for sensitive skin | | | | to pass on the not so natural products under the cover |
| types. Mineral cosmetics are inert and inorganic and | | | | of mineral cosmetics. Dyes are added to grant an |
| therefore, do not promote microbial growth. Being finely | | | | edge, in terms of shades available, in the range of |
| milled, the makeup granules are much smaller than the | | | | mineral cosmetics, which could again be harmful. |
| pores and therefore, do not clog them, thus helping | | | | Mineral cosmetics have certainly introduced a new era |
| cleaner skin surface. | | | | in the domain of cosmetics. The benefits seem |
| Finer application - Mineral makeup has a lighter and | | | | endless. Mineral cosmetics have something to offer for |
| different texture. The items are made up of | | | | all. However, a few pitfalls like irritation to few skin |
| microscopic flat crystals that are mixed together to | | | | types can certainly not be ignored. Yet owing to its |
| offer a filtering layer on the skin, which helps the skin to | | | | positives, popularly referred to as skin care makeup, |
| breathe even with makeup on. A translucent and | | | | mineral cosmetics are gaining in terms of usage and |
| natural look is guaranteed with mineral makeup. | | | | so, certainly deserve a trial. |