Four Rock-Solid Reasons for Using Mineral Makeup

Your face is a canvas. The makeup you apply to that canvas can paint a pretty picture that enhances your natural beauty. We all know that! But, what some people don’t realize is that the makeup we use to make us appear more beautiful may actually be harming our skin.

That’s because traditional makeup often contains chemicals that are harmful to the skin. It can clog our pores, causing breakouts and other skin-related trauma. Sure, some makeup is non-comedogenic, but, why not take it a step further.

When it comes to your skin there are several reasons to consider using high-quality, mineral-based product, such as those by Bare Escentuals, which include soothing botanicals and other naturally beneficial ingredients that can give you the look you want without the bad stuff our skin can do without.

Reason #1: Mineral makeup tends to be lighter than traditional makeup, which allows you to paint a more beautiful you without applying a “mask” of makeup. It doesn’t have that cake-like feel and it’s not heavy. What it sure does do, though, is provide your skin with a luminescent glow, and what beauty buzzer doesn’t want that!

Reason #2: Most mineral makeup is virtually sweat proof, which means it goes a long way—getting you through work and play. Plus, you can hit the gym without worrying that your makeup will be “running” right along with you on that treadmill!

Reason #3: It’s not necessarily what’s in mineral makeup that works wonders but rather what’s left out. Many traditional brands of makeup including preservatives, chemical dyes, fragrance and other ingredients that can be a leading cause of skin irritation. That may be why many dermatologists recommend mineral makeup over traditional makeup—plus it’s been known to do wonders for many women with rosacea and eczema.

Reason #4: Mineral makeup may actually help protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays. That’s because titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, generally a skin-calming agent, are key ingredients in it, and both act as sun-blocking agents. Thus, by applying mineral makeup in a uniform fashion, you’ll be that much better protected from the sun’s harmful rays. That said, though, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends the application of an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or greater. So, slap some on with that mineral makeup sister!

Reason #5: You deserve the very best!