Wrinkles & Mineral Makeup

Mineral makeup is well-known for its many benefits.

Mineral makeup is known for being less irritating than your basic liquid makeups. Less irritation and a lighter application can mean less skin reactions and wrinkles over time. However, while some say mineral makeup conceals wrinkles, others claim it accentuates them.

Types

For the face, mineral makeup comes in loose powdered foundations, liquid mineral foundations, pressed powders and concealers. These can be in a matte finish or lustrous finish. The best type to use to conceal wrinkles is a loose powdered foundation and concealer that has a lustrous finish. The lustrous, pearlized effect reflects light and diffuses the look of wrinkles, creating a skin palette that is smooth.

Benefits

According to Web MD, most mineral makeups have an average SPF rating of 15, which can help protect the skin from further sun damage resulting in the development of fewer wrinkles. Also, mineral makeup is free of many irritants, such as fragrance, binders, preservatives and dyes, so it is gentler to the skin. Less irritants to the skin means healthier, smoother skin.

Considerations

People react differently to different types of makeups, and Free Makeup Tips claims that many have complained that mineral makeup irritated their skin and accentuated wrinkles. However, mineral makeup contains less irritants than its liquid counterparts, so overtime it can cause less damage and wrinkles.

References

• Web MD: The Lowdown on Mineral Makeup
• Free Makeup Tips: Mineral Makeup