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Seems like nothing is sacred these days. Not even mineral makeup, the darling of the cosmetics industry and something that us green & healthy folks consider a step above conventional cosmetic products. But alas, it turns out there's a thing or two to watch out for when choosing a mineral makeup brand. I've been confused/concerned about this for awhile now and finally took the time to sort out a few things. Hope this helps you too!!
Here's what you definitely don't want in your mineral makeup:
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Nanoparticles - Minerals ground into teeny-weeny particles so small they can be absorbed into the skin and enter the bloodstream, leading to health problems, including lung cancer. (Not to be confused with micronized ingredients, which from what I have read, are 1000 times larger than nanoparticles. Micronized minerals are found in most mineral makeup products and appear to be safe to use.)
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Parabens- Pure mineral makeup lines do not contain parabens....but now that the big brands are in on the mineral scene, you never know what they might slip in there. Like this 'mineral' blush from Revlon that contains parabens and nano-sized titanium dioxide and is rated a 10 (worst hazard) on the Skin Deep cosmetics database!!
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Bismuth oxychloride - A byproduct of lead and copper refining that can cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin.
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Dimethicone - A silicone-based emollient that does not allow skin to breathe. Basically it's like coating your skin in plastic wrap. Yuck!!
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Talc - Some brands use talc as an an inexpensive filler. It cheapens the product and is dangerous to inhale.
Confused about which brand to buy? Believe me, you are not alone!! Here are a few brands that I've either tried myself or that have come highly recommended:
- Orglamix
- Everyday Minerals
- miessence
- Jane Iredale
- Christopher Drummond
- Bare Escentuals
Have you tried any of these brands? What other brands of mineral makeup do you recommend? What is the most important consideration for you when choosing a makeup brand?
