Mineral Makeup & Acne

Mineral make-up contains ingredients that can fight acne.

Mineral make-up contains ingredients known to help fight against acne breakouts. Advertised as "natural and organic" and made with "minerals from the earth," it's the fresh glow and amazing coverage that leads consumers to prefer this option for their skin. The ingredients are pure, and the formula allows buyers to feel that their skin is being treated kindly with this product.

Significance

Mineral make-up is a lightweight, powdery cosmetic that comes from natural minerals. It offers coverage one would only expect from a liquid formula. Mineral make-up allows skin to truly breathe. "It's non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores, and it's not going to aggravate an acne condition or cause a flare-up as easily as some traditional makeups can," says dermatologist Francesca Fusco, MD, in an interview on WebMD.com.

Brands

Prices range as low as $10 to more than $50 for mineral make-up products. Local drugstores or grocery aisles stock brands like Cover Girl, Revlon or Neutrogena. Specialty stores like Sephora and Ulta also carry several mineral make-up brands. Options online cone from specific cosmetic lines like Jane Iredale, Bare Escentuals or Arbonne.

Theories/Speculation

According to Ben Kamisky, a dermatologic and pharmaceutical chemist as well as author of the book "Beyond Botox: 7 Strategies for Sexy, Ageless Skin," mineral make up is a "genius marketing plan." He is also quoted on WebMD.com, saying mineral make up is "a new way of selling women the same ingredients that technically have been in makeup for years."

Benefits

While several natural ingredients formulate mineral make-up, zinc oxide is attributed to helping remove facial blemishes. According to the American Chronicle, a study was reported in the European Journal of Surgery with findings that zinc oxide not only reduced inflammation but also the bacterial count on the skin of mice. Another ingredient, bismuth oxychloride, is said to give skin the "candlelight glow," while titanium dioxide is a known drying agent that helps absorb facial oil secretions.

Considerations

Mineral make-up frequently eliminates classic skin irritants while keeping the same qualities as liquid formulas: it's waterproof, contains SPF and offers long-lasting coverage. According to the American Chronicle, changes in weather, hormones or stress can all affect your skin and cause acne breakouts. Some people have found that mineral make-up has helped with or alleviated their acne conditions.

References

• The American Chronicle: Does Mineral Make-up Help Treat Acne & If So How?
• WebMD: Mineral Make-up
• Beyond Botox: 7 Strategies for Sexy, Ageless Skin

Resources

• Mineral Make-Up: Pros and Cons
• Bare Escentuals bareMinerals