Many people prefer the natural colors of the
cosmetics and feel they are supporting better health by limiting
their exposure to artificial chemicals which make up the ingredients
of most cosmetics. These are generally compounds which the body is
less likely to be allergic to and many natural minerals also behave
as antioxidants. These minerals, such as mica, titanium dioxide,
zinc and iron oxides, and ultramarine pigments and even calcium, can
be can be combined to make every cosmetic from foundation to eyeshadow
to shimmer powder for the body.
As with any type of makeup there are some
mineral makeups that are expensive and there are some that are
inexpensive. But there is no reason to feel you can't afford mineral
makeups.
A leading cause of wrinkled skin is the heavy
and constant application of makeup. After years of makeup use, your
skin looses much of its natural elasticity. This is partially due to
a lessening of the production of elastin but is also due to a build
up of free-radical stress which is very similar to the rust build-up
on a car. As human beings evolved, our cells learned to utilize many
of these minerals as basic nutrients which support normal cellular
function. As many things are absorbed through the skin, many people
believe there is a nutritional advantage to using natural compounds
as makeup as opposed to artificial chemicals which the cells do not
have any use for. Already there are many creams and lotions which
are fortified with vitamins and minerals for this exact reason.
Instead of waiting for nutrients in our diets to travel through the
bloodstream and benefit the cells of the skin, these nutrients are
applied directly to the skin so the cells can use them directly.
Whether or not this is true, many feel there
is certainly a benefit to not applying artificial chemicals to the
skin as they will be absorbed and may enter the blood stream. This
can lead to allergic effects and other forms of discomfort to the
body.
If you use makeup, a good choice
is mineral makeup.
The benefits of mineral makeup cosmetics are
advertised to be:
1. Natural look and feel
2. Longer lasting--stays on the entire day
3. Better for sensitive skin
4. Anti-inflammatory
5. No harmful ingredients
Mineral powders are inorganic and contain no
moisture. This means that bacteria can not grow and no preservatives
are needed. That means no preservatives against your skin, when you
use mineral makeup. The minerals in the makeup are also natural
sunscreens which protect you from the harsh effects of the sun. More
and more people are switching to mineral makeup which is why many
top cosmetic companies are developing entire lines of mineral
makeup. They understand market demand and that means you!
