Digging Deeper into Minerals
When trying anything new it’s best to do some research, and the current mineral makeup trend is no exception. Mineral makeup, which uses no synthetic or chemical fillers or additives, has been touted as healthy and even beneficial for the skin. But keep in mind that not all minerals are safe for human use, so be wise and educate yourself when choosing what you will put on your face, lips and around your eyes.
If you want to learn about what’s in your current favorite makeup, try the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. You can search by ingredient and learn more about what you’re putting on your skin.
I also like Jane Iredale’s website about her line of natural and mineral makeup. Not only does her site provide a lot of information about the makeup, but you can do an ingredient search on each of her products as well. And better yet: on each ingredient listing, there is a detailed guide explaining what each ingredient does and it’s plant or mineral source.
Educated consumers are equipped to make empowered decisions that can steer the course of the entire makeup industry, so don’t be afraid to seek out the healthy products that you want!
Image: Jane Eiredale
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August 2nd, 2008 at 12:23 am
When I wrote this post in January, I admit, I was not much of a makeup wearer. That’s because typical makeup has always bothered my skin. But recently, a very holistic aesthetician friend gave me a few mineral shimmers to try out. The brands she gave me are ID BareMinerals and Jane Iredale. I have been able to wear the stuff for hours, even the whole day, without any problems or even the slightest bit of annoyance on my skin. My trick is to always apply a light mineral base (Jane Iredale is what I use right now) first (even on my eyelids) and then apply the colored shimmers. I also keep it really light — no heavy layering. Anybody else have good or bad stories about mineral makeup?
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