Archive for June, 2010Mineral Makeup vs. Traditional Makeup Mineral makeup is entirely more popular today compared to how it was 20 to 30 years ago. It has become increasingly known in department stores, much seen in television and magazines. But with all this hype about mineral makeup, how are they different from the conventional makeup that we have used before. Under the Microscope If we would be talking about the contents of the mineral and conventional makeup, under the microscope, there would not be much difference. Mineral makeup would use titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, silk mica and hydrated silica. These minerals are also, surprisingly, present in traditional makeup. What are the effects of these elements? Titanium oxide is mainly a skin protector against harmful rays from the sun. Zinc oxide works along with titanium dioxide in protecting the skin against the harmful ultraviolet rays. Iron oxide are present in mineral foundations, they are originally in red, orange and yellow colors. Meanwhile, silk mica and hydrated silica reduce the reaction of the minerals when they come in contact with the skin. Some mineral makeup have vitamins and other minerals. Whenever, you are using a new make-up, whether it is mineral or traditional, be conscious of its components. There are instances that these compounds can provoke and allergic reaction when in contact with the skin. But cases of women who experienced allergic reaction to mineral makeup is not as many as those who have allergies with traditional makeup. There are also things missing in mineral makeup, they are chemicals, preservatives, talc and other fillers. These chemical components often trigger other people?s allergy. Traditional powders tend to enhance the face?s wrinkles. But with mineral makeup, the fine lines were removed, giving the face a healthy glow. This health glow comes from the vitamins and antioxidants which hydrate the skin and would conceal the wrinkles naturally. Above the surface What?s good about mineral makeup is that it can be used on all the types of skin. But even if it can be used on different skin types, it is still important to identify what colors are suitable and at the same time the right formulation. But still, traditional makeup also serves that purpose. You just have to be conscious with the makeup that you choose, since there can be additives bad for your skin. Mineral makeup are often considered more ?breathy? for the skin. Traditional make-up tends to block or clog the pores. That is why some customers have a feeling of something heavy on their faces when they used the traditional makeup. Since mineral makeup is natural, there is natural feel to it when it is applied to the skin. Another good news for allergic people, is that it is hypoallergenic. Mineral makeup do not have bismuth oxychloride in their component making your skin free form chemical allergic reactions. There are some skin treatments which would not allow you to use cosmetics afterwards. But with mineral makeup, the minerals serve as coolant to the skin and even encourage the skin to heal faster. While some mineral makeup users find that they can even sleep through the night with their make-up on, since it gets to last longer than traditional makeup and at the same time, it?s less allergic. There are some who chose to use mineral makeup since it is more cost effective. Since, with mineral makeup you use less makeup with the same results. Technorati Tags : makeup mineral traditional there What?s the Hype with Mineral Makeup? Make-up has long been used by women to make their faces beautiful. These last few years, mineral makeup has been much popular since there has been increasing concern if the makeup being used were chemical and preservative free. Mineral makeup is not just used currently, its history can be traced back as far as 2,500 year ago. Egyptian women has used malachite and galena as eye makeup and eye protection against the sun?s harmful and reflective rays from the desert. Until now, North African and Indian women still used mineral makeup As the name itself describes, mineral based makeup uses the various mineral elements from the earth. Most commonly used minerals would be zinc oxide, iron oxides, titanium dioxide and bismuth oxychloride. Zinc oxide are can be found in ointments that are used ease irritation like diaper rash. Titanium oxide, meanwhile, is present in sunscreens. Another good thing on mineral makeup is that they are inert. Since they are inert, bacteria is not encouraged to grow which happens in conventional makeup. Mineral particles which compose the mineral makeup are large enough so that it would not penetrate the pores and cause damage to the skin and the pores. But these makeup also have some vitamins and antioxidants as their component. They tend to get into the skin, so some women generate some reaction (mostly allergies) to these. So when choosing makeup, mineral or otherwise, you should always consider this. With mineral makeup, the chemicals and preservatives used in traditional makeup is not present. To come up or achieve the color desired, inorganic materials are used. So there are no artificial colouring or preservatives present in mineral makeup. For example, mineral makeup removes talc which sometimes cause irritation. Preservatives and talc may ?suffocate the skin? and eventually cause acne, eczema and rosacea. Another thing with mineral makeup is that it tends to be more convenient for some women. Mineral foundations can also be used as concealer, powder and sunscreen. Aside from these, because of the component of the makeup it is water- resistant. You can go ahead and swim in the pool for 80 minutes and still find your makeup intact. Mineral makeup users claim that when they are using mineral cosmetics, the skin looked younger, firmer and flawless. This kind of makeup is said to relieve the skin of the effect of the use of traditional cosmetics. These minerals claim to put the glow back to the skin. One of the skin problems among women are wrinkles. Wrinkles can be attributed to sun and overexposure to it. Mineral makeup is able to protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun. The good thing is that mineral cosmetics do not use chemicals to do protect the skin. Chemical use could cause more skin problems in the future. Mineral makeup has been both applauded by women and at the same tie receive criticisms from some experts. Some experts say that the hype with mineral makeup is really unnecessary. Since some of the minerals like titanium oxide has long been used for sunscreen. As a matter of fact, mineral makeup has been introduced in 1970s, but it is only noticed now. The trend that people are looking for healthier alternative is pushing mineral makeup on top of the cosmetic list. With people putting more attention to their health and welfare, they are becoming more conscious on choices they make with what they eat and what they put into their body. This trend is making it possible for people to live healthy and wisely. Mineral Makeup Pros and Cons Women are getting excited over the new cosmetic trend, mineral makeup. Actually this is not a anew trend, these cosmetic discovery has been used centuries ago by ancient women. Cleopatra used this kind of makeup to accentuate her beauty during her time. Why are there much hype over mineral makeup? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of makeup? Benefits The list is long. But let?s start with the fact that mineral makeup is free from additives like chemicals and preservatives. This kind of makeup comes from natural minerals which are sterilized and pulverized, they are mixed with inorganic colourings. Since it is chemical free, the skin pore can breathe freely. Chemical based cosmetics tend to block the pores causing certain skin problems like acne, skin?s dryness, rosacea and other problems. With pores blocked, what happens is that bacteria are encouraged to grow on the skin leading to skin disorders. Mineral makeup contain ingredients that improves the skin. There are minerals which primarily protects the skin against the dangerous ultraviolet rays from the sum. There are also some minerals which are naturally anti-inflammatory, like zinc and magnesium. Aside from this, with traditional makeup, some women with oily faces end up with oilier ones. Since traditional makeup can be very oily because of its components, the face tends to double the oiliness sometimes. But with mineral makeup, there are no oils used in the process creating a glossy but not oily finish. Women are choosing mineral makeup over traditional ones because of the glow they put into your skin. Since there are also minerals which helps in hydrating the skin, the face looks more radiant and has a healthy glow. The wrinkles and other fine lines seem to disappear. Another good this about mineral makeup, is that you can wear it for almost 8 hours while you are on the pool. It is water resistant. You do not have to worry about having your makeup smudging or leaking throughout the day. Manufacturer would even claim that you can go to bed with your makeup on and wake up the next day with the makeup still intact. Downside There are two sides of a coin, they say. Unfortunately, with mineral makeup, there are limited choices. Since they use natural colourings, there are limited options specially, for dark skinned women. Another downside is that, there are ingredients that can still have harmful effects. Remember that our bodies react differently on different minerals. So eve if several women claim that they do not form any allergic reaction to the mineral makeup?s components, you should still be cautious since your body may react differently. Some minerals which are getting complaints are the bismuth oxychoride and mica. They claim, that there sometimes it becomes itchy and that the face turns red. They say that this happens during hot climate. Mineral makeup?s ability to be water resistant can be both beneficial and detrimental. Because it is water resistant, taking it off would take much time and effort than regular makeup. Since mineral makeup is also in loose powder form, application can be messier than regular makeup especially for those who are not yet familiar on how to use one. And also, it is not really travel friendly because of its loose form. If you are interested in taking a healthier path, then definitely mineral makeup is the best for you. Some women find that it is appealing but are very much concerned on the application process and technique. There are different ways on how learn the application, there are websites and people who can help you out. How to Achieve the Effect of Mineral Makeup As Seen on TV If you want to achieve the effect of mineral makeup as seen on TV without hiring a pro to apply it on you, you have to start trying out the kinds of techniques that will suit you best. Most women love to wear makeup, but not everybody is adept with regards to its application. It is easier to buy and watch how the process is being done on TV or on demonstrations at stores. But once you are alone at the quest of applying the makeup on your face, you will realize that it is not as easy as you think it is. Do not fret. Some people, like those you see on TV studied the process to be able to get such techniques done. While some people are just talented and gifted to easily pick up through sheer observation. It is best that you get some pointers from those who know how to do it. This way, you will not waste your precious makeup through numerous trial and errors, with mostly errors in the process. You can check various websites on the Internet that offer such techniques with regards to makeup application. There are popular pages on video-sharing sites that will show you free demo as to the various techniques to achieve the desired effects when you are applying your makeup. If you prefer to read about the process, you can go into people’s blogs that have this theme. You can even find people on forums about this topic who can point you to other useful links. Some Tips to Start On If you have availed of mineral makeup and want to try it now on yourself, here are some quick tips to help you get it done. 1. Your main goal for availing mineral makeup is to look as natural as you can. This is the fad these days. Through such product, you can appear as if you are not wearing any makeup at all. Before you proceed with the application process, check to see if you have the following. Do you already have foundation that is suited to your skin tone? The salesperson from the store where you bought it can help you locate the right color depending on your skin type. You must also have a mineral veil. To achieve a more natural effect on your cheeks, you must also have a bronzer, or any warming color will do to highlight the part and some women prefer blush-on for this purpose. You must make sure that you have the right kinds of brushes to start the application. Check that you have a concealer brush, the one that you will use for the foundation, an all-purpose brush and a flat-top kind of brush. 2. Make sure that your face is clean before you begin putting makeup on it. You don’t want to trap dirt onto your face all day while you are still wearing your makeup. This can lead to other skin problems which you may have a hard time concealing with makeup in the future. So you have to take care of your skin all the time. 3. To experiment in getting yourself done with mineral makeup as seen on TV, you must start applying what you’ve got according to the instructions and what you have seen on your research. If it is your first try, you must stick with what you have seen or read. You have to wait a while to make sure that you have no allergic reactions to the material, then you can proceed with the rest of the steps of your experiment. |