mineralmake-up
“Traditionalmake- up fills wrinkles, and because it has a high degree of talc or cornstarch or nylon, becomes amatt coating on the skin which allows the light to absorb, and you can see into whatever’s going on
underneath.” - Jane Iredale, Founder of the Jane Iredale brand.
A fewof the commonmineral make-up ingredients explained . . .
TitaniumDioxide: An inert earthmineral for great coverage that has a natural sun filter so provides skin with an SPF.
Mica: Anatural group ofminerals in matte to high shimmer luminosities which easily layer and create a smooth, even finish on the skin for excellent staying power, even during hot, sticky weather. Reflects light away fromfine lines and wrinkles.
ZincOxide: An active providing sun protection SPF 25.
skin which allows the light to absorb, and you can see into whatever‘s going on underneath.
“Micronisedminerals are coated (in Dimethicone) so that the crystals reflect and refract the light – scattering it. So theminerals don’t allow you to see into the skin and they give a soft, diffusion of light that makes the skin look healthy and younger.”
Manymineral bases also offer a sun protection factor (SPF), protecting skin fromharmful UVAand UVB rays. Products in the Jane Iredale and Priori ranges have been awarded The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for effective UV sunscreens.Without adding any chemical sunscreens,mineral bases are effective due to their use of TitaniumDioxide. “Mineralmake-up often contains TitaniumDioxide which has a natural SPF of 15 so provides your face with some sun
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IronOxides: Provides rich, full colour, blended to create ‘real’ skin shades.
Dimethicone: Made fromsand (silica), a combination ofminerals but largely comprised of quartz. This state-of-the-art ingredient is the coating which givesmicronised TitaniumDioxide the highest light refractive ability of any titanium.
protection although you should always where sun-screen when required,” explainsMichelle.
Mineralmake-up is also very popular amongst dermatologists and plastic surgeons. “Onlymineralmake-up is recommended for post cosmetic surgery, chemical peels or laser re- surfacing which are also on the up,” saysVienna. “The reason for this is they contain fewer chemicals than regular / traditionalmake-up but contain ingredients like Zinc Oxide which has a calming, soothing effect on the skin.”
GenerallyMineral Bases come in three formulations: Pressed Powder – in a compact and applied with a sponge, Loose Powder – in a pot applied with a Kabuki brush and ‘tap, swirl, buff’motion, and Liquid – applied with a sponge or fingertips.
For information about choosing mineral make-up brands, see our listings on page 151
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