Mineral based makeups have been around for a while now. Yes they have been gaining in popularity over the last decade but are the advantages worth the extra cost? Are there really any advantages to using mineral cosmetics over normal store brands? Maybe and maybe not according to many people in the know including make-up artists and dermatologists.
The Good
Mineral cosmetics may actually be healthier for you and the environment. Mineral cosmetics will contain no unnatural chemicals or additives like talc, fragrance, silicones, chemicals, rice powders, fillers, oils, wax and are dye-free. If you have delicate skin, allergies to scents or dyes or are prone to breakouts then mineral make-up may be the right decision for you. The claims are that makeups made from minerals are less pore clogging and do not allow particles to penetrate the skin which means it is 100% hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. Many dermatologists recommend mineral cosmetics. The zinc that can be found in mineral make-up is also an excellent natural sun block and it also has some soothing properties. Zinc is a common ingredient in diaper rash formulas as well as being used regularly in stick form to protect from sunburn.
See Canada.com for listings of why mineral cosmetics may be the best decision for you.
Mineral make-up has come a long way since the 1970's. There is a great variety of colours and formulas to choose from. There is no longer alot of trouble matching your skin tone or colour choices.
Having sensitive skin myself, I have tried and prefer mineral make-up to other kinds of make-up available on the shelves. My preferred brand can be found here (Opal).
The Bad
Mineral make-up is not controlled and regulated the way other natural products are. If you want to buy something organic, you can look for the matching logo, if you want to buy fair trade, there is a logo to look for as well. Not so for mineral cosmetics. An article on some of the bad can be found on WebMD. As with all products you need to find a responsible, reputable company to deal with. Read your labels and do your homework. If you are seeing a dermotologist you may want to get their opinion.
Some companies claim to be mineral make-up while still including the exact chemicals you are trying to avoid to their recipes. If you are not a careful, label reading shopper your best bet is to get other's opinions before shopping.
Another down side to good mineral make-up is the price. While all good quality cosmetics are much more expensive than regular drug store brands, you may not want to spend the extra until you know the product will work for you.
The Controversial
The above WebMD has an article that both praises and refutes the properties of mineral make-up. Some claim that the formulas can read the same as any regular off the shelf brand. Some think the cosmetics are wonderful while others find there can be caking and it can highlight lines and dry spots.
With the cost of high quality cosmetics being high no matter how you shop, to use or not use mineral make-up is a intimate choice. While some brands may be higher in price, others may be in the range you expect for cosmetics.
If allergens are your biggest concern there are many hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic foundations and other cosmetics on the market. It all depends on what in the cosmetics actually causes your reaction. Trying just one mineral product to start will give you a better idea if it will help you. I recommend trying a mineral foundation first as with more skin coverage you will know sooner if there will still be a reaction without a large cost.
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