Having beautiful skin has been more difficult for people with sensitive skin. Historically, when these individuals have tried to use any type of makeup, they were plagued with skin eruptions and unbalanced skin. Now, however, new products have been developed which can help you look your best without bothering your delicate, sensitive skin.
These new products, called liquid mineral makeup products, are formulated using all-natural ingredients, such as pure ground minerals and botanical ingredients, as well as a touch of natural oils such as olive or shea. Ground minerals are an excellent choice for cosmetics, since they are non-allergenic, PH neutral, and non-reactive.
Liquid mineral makeup is formulated for the mainstream market, but is a boon for people with sensitive skin, because not only do the products not contain any kind of irritating or allergy-causing materials, but they are also highly concentrated. That means that they can be applied very lightly, lessening the chance of a reaction. As an added bonus, the light application of mineral makeup feels feather-light and silky-smooth – almost like not wearing makeup at all!
To apply liquid mineral makeup, follow our simple mineral makeup tips. First, cleanse your face properly using a non-comedogenic cleanser. Next, lightly apply a small amount of mineral foundation for sensitive skin. It doesn’t take much! Make sure you give your foundation a few moments to dry properly before moving on to the next step (extra moisture trapped near the skin can cause irritation).
After the liquid foundation dries completely, you are free to add any other makeup products that are a regular part of your daily routine. Keep in mind that you always need to allow plenty of drying time between coats, and make each coat as light as possible.
Liquid mineral makeup applications are long lasting, so you won’t have to add more applications throughout the day, increasing irritation to your skin. For those with especially sensitive skin, you may want to wash the makeup off your face at midday and lightly reapply after a good skin cleansing. Either way you choose to do it, make sure that you use a cold cream made for sensitive skin to remove the makeup at day’s end. Follow this with a non-comedogenic moisturizer formulated for sensitive skin prior to going off to bed.
Sensitive skin can make looking your best even more of a challenge than it already is. Because of acne breakouts, uneven skin, and chemical damage, having sensitive skin makes wearing most makeups too much of a risk. To apply liquid mineral makeup, follow our simple mineral makeup tips. First, cleanse your face properly using a non-comedogenic cleanser. Next, lightly apply a small amount of mineral foundation for sensitive skin. It doesn’t take much! Make sure you give your foundation a few moments to dry properly before moving on to the next step (extra moisture trapped near the skin can cause irritation).
- Samantha Steiner