| Mineral makeup is nothing new. In fact the Egyptians | | | | a considerably reduced risk of longer-term allergic |
| were using it over two thousand years ago. However | | | | reactions. |
| it's now back at a makeup counter near you bringing | | | | EASY APPLICATION |
| with it freshness, convenience and a much healthier | | | | Mineral makeup can be applied quickly and easily with |
| skin. | | | | a brush or sponge, and when applied to clean |
| As a doctor I know what damage some traditional | | | | moisturized skin, it doesn't smear or run. To |
| makeup products can cause the skin if worn over time | | | | immediately do away with the initial powdery effect, all |
| for prolonged periods without adequate cleansing. So | | | | you need to do is mist your face lightly even with |
| the advent of mineral makeup to the cosmetic | | | | ordinary water. |
| counters is a major breakthrough in healthy living and | | | | VERSATILITY |
| skincare. | | | | Due to it's day-long enduring qualities, mineral makeup is |
| Mineral cosmetics have their basis in ground-up | | | | not only ideal for those with hectic lifestyles, but it has |
| minerals, including various metal ores and iron oxide. | | | | also found favor in the film and tv industries. Plus, it is |
| Being natural, they are allergen-free and contain no | | | | often provides a great solution for many with existing |
| chemical dyes, added preservatives, fillers, perfumes, | | | | skin problems, such as those caused by burns. |
| oils or talc - or other ingredients commonly found in | | | | Now let's take a look at the cost. If you are used to |
| traditional makeup products. | | | | cosmetic counter prices, you aren't going to be totally |
| Mineral makeup contains only pure mineral pigments in | | | | shocked. However, you should also consider the |
| concentrated form. Due to their concentration they | | | | savings you can make by using mineral makeup. What |
| perform the functions of concealer, foundation and | | | | would you normally put on your face before venturing |
| powder - and incredibly all in a single application which | | | | out in the morning? After a moisturizer, how about a |
| binds to the skin so well that very little touch-up is | | | | primer? Then there are concealers, foundation, blusher, |
| required as the day progresses. | | | | creams, powder… |
| After mineral makeup is first applied - and this can be | | | | However when using mineral makeup, after using a |
| done very simply with a brush - the skin might appear | | | | moisturizer, you'll find that many products which were |
| a little powdery, but after a short time you will find that | | | | once a part of your daily regimen, now become totally |
| it is taken up very well by the natural oils within the skin. | | | | redundant. So the overall savings could be quite |
| And incredibly, you'll find that by nighttime your face will | | | | significant. And think about the time saving too! |
| look just as fresh as it did in the morning when the | | | | Modern mineral makeup represents a major advance |
| makeup was first applied, without shine or streaks. | | | | not only in cosmetics but also in skincare and your |
| Mineral makeup's purity means that it works well with | | | | overall well-being. |
| most skin types and you will find that it adds a | | | | BY DR. BIANCA TAVARES Dr. Tavares is a medical |
| day-long youthful sheen to your skin. But it also | | | | consultant with wide-ranging experience and interests |
| possesses several other benefits: | | | | in both traditional and complementary medicine and |
| SUNSCREEN | | | | health care. |
| Mineral foundation powders also contain zinc oxide and | | | | She has a particular passion for disseminating quality |
| titanium dioxide that act as a reflective coating which | | | | medical information to the people who matter - the |
| blocks the harmful effects of the sun. In addition natural | | | | patients - and acts in an advisory capacity to |
| forms of Vitamins A and E are regularly added which | | | | numerous journals and health related web sites. Her |
| have anti-oxidant benefits and also help prevent photo | | | | writing about mineral makeup can be found regularly at |
| aging of the skin. | | | | Makeup Girl's Makeup Tips. |
| ANTI-ALLERGY | | | | This article is copyright by Dr Bianca Tavares. It can |
| Since synthetic dyes, perfumes and preservatives are | | | | be reprinted freely online as long as the entire article |
| avoided in the composition of mineral makeup, there is | | | | and this resource box are included. |
| little risk of skin sensitivity to the ingredients, resulting in | | | | |