Mineral makeup is the cosmetic world’s answer to producing safe and natural products. The truth is however, that all mineral makeup is not created equal. It’s main ingredients include natural or mined materials from the earth such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxides. These minerals are finely ground and purified before becoming part [...]

Bare Minerals, one of the more popular brands of mineral makeup sold through infomercials since 1998 has had its share of complaints. From burning, itching and breakouts, to deep red and purple welts, it’s all been reported immediately after use. What causes these skin irritations? It’s hard to say. What women must remember is that……  a) just [...]

Just about every cosmetic company is jumping on the mineral makeup bandwagon and for good reason. The best mineral makeup leaves skin with a soft, natural feel and long lasting glow. It lessens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It helps to conceal blemishes, scars, sun damage, acne, rosacea and skin discoloration. And it [...]

What can one say about mineral foundation makeup? At its best, it will do things for your skin that no other makeup can do. Because it doesn’t use artificial ingredients, dyes, or perfumes, it’s much better for skin, and it also doesn’t cake or crease like most makeups do. Sheer coverage that illuminates skin with light [...]

Mineral makeup got its start in the early 1970s, as the first emphasis on going “green” and living closer to nature began. While many other makeup companies also use various minerals as part of their product, they also all used artificial ingredients such as chemicals, dyes and perfumes. The first mineral makeup companies used only [...]