Mineral Makeup Blog Adds New How To’s On Mineral Foundation

Mineral Makeup Blog Adds New How To’s On Mineral Foundation

Many women are afraid of trying mineral foundation due to the usage confusion.  Mineral makeup foundations are not all applied the same, due to the ingredients.

Mineral foundation ingredients:  Bismuth oxychloride, (aka bismuth) biron, mica, and any of the other known glitter type ingredients that cause that shiny glow are considered fillers, and the application of said, will need to be buffed, (pushed) into skin.  These are also the same mineral foundation ingredients physicians say not to use, as they can and do cause skin damage.

Buffing repeatedly is the method used with the above mineral foundations, due to their ingredient content.   Many mineral makeup news, cosmetic industry news, physican advice, and dermatalogy clinicals state the the above mineral makeup ingredients and buffing method should be avoided.

With that said, and 90% of mineral makeup brands using these harsh ingredients, where do consumers find information and other mineral foundations that are safe for the skin?  Web MD is a good resource with several articles on mineral foundation and mineral makeup brands.  The Skin Cancer Organization website, as well as the Rosacea Foundation website offer content about what mineral makeup ingredients and products should be used by consumers.

With the specific topic of how to apply mineral foundation in our mineral makeup blog today, we’ve scoured the internet and located some great How-to’s that we’ll list below.

Mineral Makeup 101: Top 10 ten tips on how to choose a mineral foundation

The 10 tips on “How to choose a mineral foundation,” listed below allows consumers the advantage of finding the correct mineral foundation makeup product for their skin’s specific needs

How to Apply Mineral Makeup Foundation Powder

Choose a loose powder mineral foundation brand recommended by physicians. Physicians suggest locating a bare mineral makeup foundation type product that does not contain: bismuth oxychloride, aka bismuth, biron, silk, mica, talc, FD&C lake blends, fillers, or chemicals.