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Perhaps everyone who breathes mineral makeup has the same curious question as I do, “Who invented mineral makeup?” Chances are, you’d get the long-winded answers, such as the tale on how the ancient Egyptians figured out on their own how to make cosmetics from mother nature, and so forth.

But if you want to know who invented the modern mineral makeup that we use today, then we have a clear answer – she’s Diane Ranger, of Colorescience.
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Mineral Makeup Brand Spotlight : Colorescience

Mineral makeup is the purest kind of makeup. Not only is it free of dyes, and preservatives, it also provides maximum results, giving a flawless, airbrushed finish.

Mineral makeup reacts differently to each and everyone of us. As no two people have exactly the same skin characteristics, one mineral makeup might work effectively and give a flawless finish for one, but would deem ineffective on another. Thus, we must set some criteria on how to choose the mineral makeup that is right for us. Here are some of the criteria that can help you identify if that certain brand of mineral makeup is right for you. Continue Reading »
Choosing Your Mineral Makeup

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The Mineral Makeup Blog Special : Mineral Makeup in Various Forms

min·er·al (mnr-l)
n. 1. A naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substance having a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure, color, and hardness.
2. An inorganic element, such as calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, or zinc, that is essential to the nutrition of humans, animals, and plants.

make-up n : cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance [syn: makeup, war paint]

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The Mineral Makeup Blog Special : What Is Mineral Makeup ?

How, you ask, can one Mineral Makeup differ from another? There are several reasons actually, the first being economic. Big affiliate companies spend lots of money on the advertising package (sheer/bare) etc. Some (un-named) will take their minerals and fluff them with fillers (corn starch etc) to make more product, and sell it at a similar price.

The facts are the facts. Mineral makeup in its purity is very all natural and simple, and no matter how you cut it, we all use the same minerals. So please ask yourself this question. Why does “A” cost so much more than “B” or these are the same price, but “A” doesn’t have as much product as “B”. Where will you stand!!

Make sure you choose ONLY the mineral makeup with all natural minerals and no fillers or additives. Look out and be wary of the super giants who are selling little to nothing, by virtue of name recognition. Be alert, and do your research, and know what you are buying and how much you are getting. Most new makeup companies are in good standing and reliable, however, you should always do your homework, so that at least you know what you are buying no matter who you buy it from.

Christina Harris is the owner of CMH Essentials pure mineral makeup with a website at http://www.cmhessentials.com

The holiday season is fast approaching, and perhaps you’ve got a special someone who suffers from acne. The dilemma is how to present them with a gift this holiday season that helps them to fight acne without seeming overly rude or insulting in the process.

Believe me, some people do get offended at the idea of you trying to help them with “practical” gifts to help them with their condition. Even if it was kindly meant. Most people want some that is not only pleasing to the eye, but also has both use and meaning in their world.
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Natural Mineral Makeup – Giving the Gift of Mineral Makeup to Fight Acne

Mineral Makeup is made from pure minerals from the earth. Unlike regular liquid foundations, mineral foundations have a powder consistency but are much different than your usual pressed powder. Mineral makeup foundations have the same coverage as liquid, without the oily mess you may be used to. Mineral makeup is all natural and is made up of crushed minerals and inorganic pigments found in nature. They contain no oils, and are light on your skin. This is perfect if you have sensitive skin.

Not only does mineral makeup give great coverage, but it has also been found to be good for your skin. Since Mineral makeup contains no oils it is less likely to clog your pores and cause breakouts. There is also a natural SPF found in most mineral makeup that will help prevent sun damage on your skin.

Another one of the great benefits of mineral makeup is that it won’t run off your face in the heat like most liquid foundations. Mineral makeup is great in humid weather, so even if you sweat, your makeup will stay in place.

Most major cosmetic companies are starting their own lines of mineral makeup. Most lines include foundations, concealers, blush, eye shadows, and even eyeliners in the most popular shades for the season.

Once you try mineral makeup you will not want to go back to regular foundations and concealers. The benefits of mineral makeup far outweigh what traditional makeup has to offer.

Kat White is the resident Bare Minerals fan at Bare Mineral Reviews

By Jennifer Parker

The holidays are here, that means sleding, tubing, skiing, building snow men, and snowball fights with frineds and family. Many people forget to wear sunscreen this time of year because it’s not the hot days of summer. But going without sunscreen in a snow covered environment is in many ways worse than no protection in the mid summer sun.

The fact is that snow reflects light in a blinding fashion. If you’ve ever walked through snow and had to shade your eyes from the glare of the snow then you know what I mean. That light is also hitting your unprotected skin and causing sun damage. The glare from the snow is usually many more times magnifined then the sun is on it’s own. This means the damage to your skin could be greater in the winter than in the summer. Continue Reading »
Natural Mineral Makeup is the Savvy Women’s Winter Sun Protection

by : Jennifer Parker

Mineral makeup is the thing to wear this summer if you’re looking for an all natural makeup with safe and effective sunscreen. The fact is that two of the main ingredients in mineral makeup are natural sunscreens that not only reflect light but protect your skin from harmful and cancer causing UV rays. The ingredients, Titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide, both natural and very safe minerals are found in almost every sunscreen on the market.

Titanium dioxide is so effective because of it’s ability to reflect light. It has one of the highest refractive indexes in the world at (n=2. 4). In fact this refractive index is surpassed by only one other mineral in the world-diamond. Titanium dioxide is also inorganic so it keeps the skin from gathering moisture that could feed bacteria and cause or worsen acne. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup: A Natural Sunscreen

by Lynn Starner, proprietor of Beauty Bliss Cosmetics

It seems that for every type of mineral makeup there is also a different technique to apply it. Now, each company may have slight differences in their makeup that when it is applied a certain way will make it look or adhere better. However, there are some very basic guidelines to applying mineral makeup that will work with almost any brand you buy. Of course, it’s always preferable that you develop your own personal style- your own touch. You know how you like your makeup to look, so practice, practice, practice until you get your application method how you like it. After all, it is your face. Continue Reading »
Applying Mineral Makeup