Health and Fitness

2008 has become the year of publicizing sustainable packaging, organic food, and mineral makeup. While “Go Green” has become the chicest phrase since rapper Mims “This Is Why I’m Hot”, many mineral makeup companies are not living up to it’s hype. The concept of mineral makeup is to provide a healthier alternative to regular makeup by utilizing natural toxic-free ingredients. This simply means that mineral makeup should be free of talc, mica, parabens, petrochemicals, bismuth oxychloride, artificial dyes, nano-particles, artificial fragrance, and animal by-products. For example, many beauty lines use carmine in the face powder. Carmine is made from grounded red beetles and is used in the food and cosmetic industry with reports of allergic reactions. Take it from me, checking labels will save you time, money, and has saved me a pimple or two. After years of trying to find the perfect solution for my sensitive, acne-prone skin, I…

If you are in search of Natural Organic Cosmetics and an alternative to conventional face makeup, then you are most likely looking at or already using Mineral Powder Makeup. Mineral Cosmetic is free of chemicals, waxes, fragrances, oil, talc and preservatives that can irritate skin and cause it to breakout.

It is particularly good for people who have sensitive skin or are already suffering with acne or rosacea, as it provides good coverage whilst still being light and non clogging. Most people’s response to acne or an adverse skin condition is to cover it up with heavy makeup. This of course, further inhibits the skin’s ability to breathe and further aggravates the skin condition. Mineral Cosmetic and Natural Organic Cosmetics are a much better, healthier alternative.

Another problem which often presents with the use of liquid foundations, if not blended correctly, is the tell tale line at the jaw. Not a good look…

Mineral makeup offers adjustable coverage, and women really love being able to use as much or as little as they want. Using the right tools is paramount when learning how to apply foundation makeup. The Kabuki brush provides the face with a flawless finish in a matter of a few minutes and it is used primarily to apply the mineral makeup foundation. For lighter applications of foundation, a woman has other choices at her disposal. The Light Coverage brush is perfect for applying light applications of foundation where needed.

A woman has the option of swirling the mineral makeup brush in the foundation while it is in the cap or she can dip the Kabuki brush directly into the product container. For smooth and even coverage though, it is important that the mineral powders are recessed deep into the bristles of the brush, and that any excess minerals are shaken off.…

Medical professionals love the healing properties found in mineral makeup since it is very gentle to the skin and hypoallergenic. This means that the natural properties found will not cause the pores to clog, or irritate the skin in any way. It is also non-comedogenic and is less likely to cause blackheads or whiteheads in all skin types tested, but more specifically, it is perfect for use by people with oily skin because the natural minerals act like a sponge without leaving any oily residue behind. It does not clump up on oily skin and will leave other skin types looking radiant and beautiful all day long.

Plastic surgeons recommend the healing properties of mineral makeup to patients that have had plastic surgery. The doctors want their patients to use mineral makeup each day because the natural minerals help skin to breathe and heal. It is good for use on all…