Mineral Based Makeup

More than likely you have heard all about mineral based makeup, but you’ve probably only seen it in high class makeup stores or on television infomercials. However, as more and more people are finding out about the advantages of this type of makeup, it is becoming more and more popular.

What is Mineral Makeup

Basically, mineral based makeup is a newer type of makeup that is made up of natural minerals. Some of the minerals included are iron oxides, zinc, mica, bismuth oxychloride, and titanium oxide. These minerals are ground finely into powders that are used on the face, giving the skin a beautiful healthy glow and covering up any blemishes as well.

The Advantages of Mineral Based Makeup

There are a variety of advantages to using mineral makeup over conventional makeup. The following are just a few of them. You can even get mineral makeup in liquid form. For additional information on liquid mineral makeup see the liquid mineral makeup page.

Advantage #1 – No Bacterial Growth – One problem with conventional makeup is that it often can develop bacteria in it, since it has moisture content. This means that you have to throw it away after a time, even if you haven’t used it all, which is basically throwing money away. Since mineral makeup is dry, there is no bacterial growth in it, which means you can use it long term.

Advantage #2 – Looks Great All Day – Unfortunately conventional makeup doesn’t have much staying power, especially if the weather is humid. However, mineral makeup does great in any conditions and will stay on all day. This means that you will be able to look wonderful all day long without having to worry about redoing your makeup.

Advantage #3 – Won’t Clog Pores – Another advantage of using mineral makeup is that it won’t clog your pores like other conventional makeup. Also, it will actually nourish your skin as well, making sure that your skin is beautiful and glowing.

Is it Worth the Price?

One thing you may notice about mineral makeup is that it is a bit more expensive than conventional makeup. Some women wonder if it is really worth the extra money. Well, when you consider all the advantages of this type of makeup as well as the fact you won’t have to throw it away only half used, it definitely is a great buy.