Mineral cosmetics are made from finely powdered substances found in the earth. These minerals are considered harmless because they are naturally inert, which means they are not chemically reactive. Because they are natural, they also offer benefits to the skin. Their natural composition, along with the fact that they are barely visible on the skin, have earned them the alternate name “naked minerals.”
Mineral cosmetics are beneficial in many ways. They are very well suited to sensitive skin types as they are non-comedogenic. They allow the skin to breathe and remain clean by not clogging the pores as mineral makeup powder is extemely fine. Furthermore, since minerals are inert and inorganic, they do not experience bacterial growth. All of these things are beneficial to skin and may help to prevent many skin conditions.
Mineral makeup has a lighter and finer texture than regular cosmetics. The microscopic flat crystals create a very thin layer on the skin which is like a filter. This creates a translucent, sheer and natural look, and that is why the term, naked minerals, is also used. Because of the thin application, the makeup does not smear easily and therefore, can look good much longer.
These cosmetics do not need added preservatives to increase their shelf life due to their natural and inert composition. Therefore they are free of preservatives such as fillers, dyes, oils, and parabens which could be harmful. The primary ingredients are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, both good sunscreen agents, giving the cosmetics a high SPF rating. For this reason, mineral makeup helps protect the skin from cancer. The makeup also contains mica, which gives the skin a softer and smoother appearance by covering up fine lines and wrinkles.
These cosmetics contain natural elements like clay, which will refresh and rejuvenate tired skin, but it also contains zinc oxide, an anti-inflammatory ingredient which makes it possible to use these products even when you have a skin condition. In fact, this makeup will help the skin to heal the condition itself.
Styling gurus consider naked minerals to be the best thing to have happened in cosmetics. Dermatologists recommend it because of the natural composition. Using mineral powder makeup is definitely better than the regular cosmetics, which contain so many harsh chemical compounds.
- Samantha Steiner