How to Compare Different Mineral Makeup Brands
Minerals from the earth comprise mineral makeup. Mineral makeup is not supposed to have any chemicals, dyes or preservatives that can be in traditional makeup, according to WebMD. But, some brands do. You can tell by reading the label. Does this Spark an idea?
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Where to Buy
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Mineral makeup has been around since the 1970s, but it took about 30 years for it to catch on with consumers. As of 2010, you can find mineral makeup in most drugstores, beauty supply stores and department store makeup counters.
Anti-Inflammatory Benefit
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You can find mineral makeup that contains anti-inflammatory ingredients that can have a calming effect on your skin. Look for mineral makeup that contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide if you have skin problems such as acne or rosacea, recommends WebMD.
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Sun Protection
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Look for mineral makeup brands that have the Skin Cancer Foundation seal of approval for use as a sunscreen. You should still use a regular sunscreen underneath the makeup, says Dr. Kathryn Frew, a dermatologist on WebMD.
Use of Synthetics
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Read the label on mineral makeup because it might contain synthetics, says Kristen Adams, president of AfterGlow Cosmetics on WebMD. For example, some mineral makeup adds bismuth oxycholoride to give you a glow. Bismuth oxycholoride is a skin irritant, which can cause rashes and acne.
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References
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