Benefits Of Using Mineral Foundation Powder

Mineral based makeup suit all skin types and colors. It contains high pigment minerals in crushed form and comes as dusting powders, pressed powders and cream powders.

Traditional make up contain artificial ingredients and unnecessary additives that damage the skin. Mineral foundation is totally pure and doesn’t contain harmful ingredients. In fact, it contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which is best for sensitive, acne- prone and damaged skin and quick healers. Even the medical professionals suggest use mineral based make up for healing of skin post surgery. Titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide are also sub blockers so there is no need to apply a separate sun screen lotion.

Sensitive and acne-prone skin benefit the most out of mineral based foundation as the allergy risk level is low and helps to resolve all skin problems. It facilitates in absorbing the oil and maintaining a matte finish throughout the day. It doesn’t block of clog pores and contains no irritants.

Its does not contain oils, waxes, silicone or preservative. It’s anti-inflammatory and consists of only inert and natural minerals which make it difficult for the bacteria to survive.

It’s the preferred choice of make up artists as it makes the skin glow. The ingredients in the powder like mica reflect light and being talc free they can hold moisture and keep the skin hydrated. There by it helps in controlling aging signs like wrinkles and fine lines. With continual use, the minerals combine with natural oils and make the skin shine and the flaws disappear eventually.

Applying small amount this make up would gives great looks accompanied with no makeup look. The traditional makeup either makes the face look dull or caked in. But the minute dust particles in the mineral foundation powder make the face look bright and shiny as they reflect the light. They are very light which allows the skin to breathe. It helps the skin to remain youthful, radiant and glowing. This reflective nature of the powder makes it suitable for all types of skin tones.

Minerals powder doesn’t get washed away in tears or sweat. They can last all day without touch ups.  Their light nature gives a natural appearance and can be used by men.

Having learnt the benefits of mineral foundation powder, it would be great to learn about the application tips to get the best of it.

• Good quality makeup brushes should be used for application to get the perfect look.

• Dry loose powders should be used for light make up. For long lasting make up, a damp brush should be used to apply the powder.

• To get dewy or glowing effect loose powder could be mixed with face moisturizer and applied. To get the shine and gleam only on the cheeks, a little of this mixture could be applied on the apple of the cheeks with finger tips.

• The extra moisture on the face should be absorbed before using loose powder to prevent blotchy appearance and get matte finish.

• The application should always begin with downward strokes and layer by layer.

• For final touch a little powder should be applied in the forehead, nose and chin.