I got an email from a friend about the potential downfall of mineral makeup and decided to look into it. I've been a mineral makeup user since 2007 and have loved it since. My pimple condition has improved drastically and I feel that my skin is not clogged when I put on my makeup. In addition to that, the mineral makeup gives a nice 'glow' that other foundations were not able to do.
After reading all the reviews, I still can't conclude whether it is good or bad for the skin. My believe is that everyone's skin is different and while some products are suitable for one, does not mean they are suitable for all. Anyways, read the following and decide for yourself!
Here is the email I received:
"Not all minerals are skin-friendly. Calcium and Magnesium have been shown to cause oils on skin to become comedogenic--which can lead to acne. They must be used very carefully in order to prove beneficial. Copper-peptides are a new form of anti-aging ingredients that build collagen. However, copper alone or unbound is one of the worst minerals for the skin. Copper, like Iron, can generate free radicals and create wrinkles when left unbound. It can be harmful if not used in the proper form. Minerals can be helpful if they are used properly.
Basically, not ALL mineral makeups are good for you. Some of you may have already experienced breakouts from Mineral makeups and this explains why!"
Other information I've been reading:
Reasons against mineral makeup:
- The chemical Bismuth Oxychloride is the ingredient that gives mineral makeup its shimmer, and the ingredient adheres well to skin. It turns out a lot of people report skin irritation and breakouts after using mineral makeup with this ingredient.
- Most mineral makeups are also composed of Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, which is what gives them their SPF. These are excellent ingredients for sun protection, however I would still wear a sunscreen under mineral makeup to boost the SPF strength. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide can possibly be pore-clogging.
More on Cosmetic Acne:
http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne
http://www.mineral-makeup-reviews.com/
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(Bonus) Anti-aging tips:
-Replace current pillow cases with SATIN pillow cases.
-Reduce high impact exercise or alternate routines high/low (jostling of the body leads to breakdown of collagen in face...energy etc)
-dont' sleep with makeup on...very bad! can enlarge poors..make you look older but you all should know...change ur lazy/after clubbing routines
-Sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen....recommended one inch into hairline, back of hands
-Don't smoke!
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