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The Miracles Of Mineral Make-Up 
They're the products celebrities and beauty editors world wide cannot live without. Now the price tag allows us mere mortals to jump on the band wagon. But just how good is mineral makeup for your skin?
Mineral makeup is comprised of minerals crushed into a fine powder and then blended with pigments that are found in the earth. It lacks the perfumes, alcohols, oils, talcs, dyes and preservatives that are found in other makeups meaning that it is less likely to irritate the skin. This is great news for those that suffer from skin disorders as it does not inflame or exacerbate skin conditions.
All mineral makeups contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which have anti-inflamitory properties and add a natural SPF to the product. Antioxidants are also a high priority ingredient which rejuvinates the skin, eliminating signs of aging. Most mineral makeups are hypoallergenic, so they are less likely to cause an allergic reaction, and are also non-comedogenic, so they will not add to or cause acne.
Due to the fact that true mineral makeup does not contain any binding ingredients the application can vary from sheer to full coverage, and allows the skin to breathe without clogging pores, giving a fresh and smooth finish.
The colour pigments are mixed to create the perfect shade for each skin tone. In that past people with darker skin tones were unable to use mineral makeup due to the fact that the titanium dioxide created a white overtone, making their skin tone look chalky. With developments mineral companies have been able to recreate darker tones without removing the SPF protection making it easy for anyone to find their perfect match.
One of the huge draws of mineral makeup is the fact that it it so easy to apply. We are all familiar with the night time info-mercials demonstrating how quickly you can achieve perfect skin. The first step is to "swirl" the large fluffy brush in the powder. Then using the lid, "tap" the excess into the lid and then in large circular motions "buff" the makeup onto your skin as lightly or as heavily as you would like. The result is smooth, even coverage that looks natural, conceals blemishes, and evens out your skin tone. You have no need for concealer, foundation and a powder as mineral makeup combines all three into one simple step.
The pigments contained in mineral makeup reflect sunlight which removes the appearance of fine lines and crows feet. It also is more resistant to water than it's non-mineral counterparts, fantastic for those who feel the need to wear makeup to the beach or if you get caught in rain. Whilst all mineral makeups contain a small amount of SPF, experts recommend also wearing an SPF moisturiser as only Bare Escentuals has been given the sun protection tick for their SPF content.
In the last 10 years the mineral makeup market has expanded broadly giving birth to lip glosses, lip sticks, mascaras, eye liners and lip liners. Whilst these products are labeled as 100% natural they contain binding ingredients to make the products moist. Dermatologists warn that anyone who suffers from allergies or skin conditions should always check the ingredients list before purchasing such items.
Mineral makeup in the past was considered a luxury, however with pharmacy brands such as Maybelline and L'Oreal bringing out mineral ranges it is now extremely cost effective. Products such as Bare Escentuals and Sheer cover can cost anywhere from US$18 (€14, £12, AU$20, NZ$25) to US$36 (€28, £24, AU$42, NZ$51) whilst supermarket brands, though not offering the same quality are reasonably priced between US$12 (€10, £8, AU$14, NZ$17) to US$15 (€12, £10, AU$17, NZ$21).
The majority of ingredients used in mineral makeup are good for your skin, it gives a flawless and natural look. If you have yet to try out mineral makeup head out to your nearest pharmacy and "swirl, tap and buff" your way to great skin.
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