WHAT IS MINERAL MAKEUP? 

Mineral makeup has only recently become commercially popular, but is in fact the oldest form of makeup (Cleopatra used mineral cosmetics for her skin care - and that was more than two thousand years ago!).

What are mineral make up products? They are simply cosmetic make up products that are made from natural minerals found in nature (like mica, titanium dioxide, zinc, iron oxides, ultramarine pigments, calcium). These minerals are mined from around the world, and then purified, powdered and mixed with other inorganic pigments for a wide color range.

Why should you use mineral makeup? Well, there are a myriad of advantages of mineral makeup over traditional makeup, I'll briefly list a few (I'll write a more detailed post about the benefits of mineral makeup later):

• mineral makeup doesn't contain harmful ingredients to the skin like chemicals, preservatives, oil, talc, fragrance, thus mineral make up is best.
  

• mineral makeup is more affordable than traditional makeup
  

• Make up tip: mineral makeup is recommended by dermatologists, as it doesn't clog pores, is anti-inflammatory and actually nourishes the skin
  there is a wide range of colors available
  

• mineral makeup behaves as an atioxidant, protecting the skin from the pollutants and free radicals in the air
  

• it makes the skin appear (and feel) younger and healthier
  

• mineral makeup lasts much longer than traditional makeup (and you can also sleep in it!)
  

• mineral cosmetics are not organic - they contain no moisture, and bacteria can't grow on them
  

• minerals are natural sunscreens
  

• mineral makeup covers blemishes, acne, large pores, scars very effectively

As more and more people are realizing the harm that traditional makeup products are doing to their skin, they are switching to natural mineral makeup products that are actually healing their skin.