Mineral makeup is gentle and offers superior physical block sun protection. Mineral makeup comes in three forms.
- Loose powder gives excellent coverage and more can be added to spots that need concealing. It can be drying.
- Pressed powder has the same benefits as loose and is a little less messy.
- Liquid gives excellent coverage but is a little more difficult to spot treat. It is usually not drying.
The mineral of mineral makeup are microfine titanium dioxide and microfine zinc oxide. These are the earth’s non-chemical sun screens (the physical blocks that I have been talking about) protecting from UVA and UVB rays. Zinc oxide adds the benefits of being anti microbial and anti inflammatory helping to calm irritated skin. Titanium dioxide is a sterilizer and accounts for the white pigment in many products.
Mineral makeup is not easily contaminated because it is not organic (from plants) and does not support bacteria well. Therefore, you can use it until it’s gone unlike chemical or organic based makeup with shelf lives. It is great for those with allergies, eczema, irritated skin, or rosacea.
Make sure that the mineral makeup that you choose:
- Has color made of pure iron oxides, not artificial dyes.
- Has no scent added.
- Has a large percentage of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
