Mineral Facial Makeup Vs. Regular

Women of all walks of life use makeup to highlight their beauty and camouflage imperfections. The increasing hype surrounding mineral makeup causes one to ask, "What is the difference between regular makeup and mineral makeup?"

Ingredients

The chemicals used to preserve regular makeup can cause sensitive skin to break out. Mineral makeup does not pose this risk because it does not need to be preserved.

Durability

Regular makeup sits on top of the skin and usually runs when it is exposed to water. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, mineral makeup is water resistant. It bonds to the skin so it won't wash off or smear when you sweat

Benefits

Mineral makeup has anti-inflammatory properties that can calm the skin. It will not aggravate acne-prone skin. Dermatologist Francesca Fusco, MD, says, "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 makeup can."

Shelf Life

Regular makeup has a shelf life of about six months. Mineral makeup lacks the moisture and organic material that allows makeup to grow bacteria, giving it a shelf life of two-to-three years.

Warning

Some companies make claims that their makeup is made of pure minerals, although they include the colors and binders that are in regular makeup. It is important to do your homework and check the labeling.

References

• The Skin Cancer Foundation
• Oprah.com