Elohim July 2015 | Page 28

B Beautiful Mineral Make Up Mineral make-up is made up of minerals such as iron oxides, talc, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. They are ground and milled or broken into very tiny particles to create the make-up. Traditional make up uses preservatives like parabens, chemical dyes and fragrances. Mineral make-up leaves these out. Mineral make-up is not a miracle replacement for anti- ageing serum, moisturiser and spot cream but it does have skin care benefits. It’s often recommended for sensitive skin as it has fewer potential irritants and is soothing to the skin. Some cosmetic surgeons will only let their patients use mineral make-up after surgery as it’s free of irritants. Some acne sufferers and people who are prone to spot breakouts say mineral make up has improved their skin condition. Page 28 You It Protects The ingredients in mineral make-up, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are both sun blocks, so mineral make-up products do have a degree of sun protection. Even so, it’s always recommended to put a sunscreen on if you are out and about, even on cloudy days, to protect your skin from the effects of the sun. Zinc oxide also has skin protection qualities. It’s often used to treat nappy rash so can help soothe irritated skin. It Is Breathable Yes, and it is one of the greatest advantages that you can get. It is light, airy and leaves your skin looking completely beautiful. Besides that, most mineral makeup products even have age-reducing effects. It Gives Outstanding Coverage Well, frankly speaking, there are a lot of controversies as for mineral makeup having any coverage and whether it is enough. People, who use mineral makeup, would say that it covers up the redness and all the blemishes fantastically. You can build the coverage to suit you. It Is Lightweight Perhaps the best thing about mineral cosmetics is that it is extremely lightweight. There is no need to worry about the makeup feeling too heavy or caked on. It Is Easy to Put on You only need a few easy swipes of the brush to have the needed coverage. As it is a powder there is no stripey effect, and very easy to blend. It Is Light Reflective Mineral makeup can better disguise any imperfections that can’t be achieved with other kinds of makeup and it controls shine. It Reduces Skin Imperfections Many mineral cosmetic products are infused with various vitamins that can make your skin look healthier and younger, reducing the appearances of skin imperfections. It Is Totally Oil-Free It is beneficial to oily skin as it is totally oil-free, which will keep you from adding more oil to your skin. This helps to prevent clogged pores and pimples.`