History of Mineral Makeup

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Mineral makeup did not just appear out of nowhere or is just a recent discovery.   Although, mineral makeup is still not mass produced, it is increasingly getting popular among women.  Since most people nowadays are paying more attention to their chemical intake and its effects on the body, there is now a trend on healthy lifestyle.

Actually, the use of minerals can be traced back into the time of ancient Egyptians.  Egyptians take pride on their appearance.  For them to be close to their gods, they need to be beautiful.

What kind of mineral do they use for their makeup?

Their eye makeup was mostly consisted of malachite, green ore of copper and kohl.  Galena is also used for the eyes.  This eye makeup also served as eye protectors from the hot and reflective rays of the sun in the desert.  Their red lips would come from the red ochre.  The same minerals are used for giving color to the cheeks.  Each mineral used would come from a different place.  Malachite came from the Nile valley, while galena would come from upper Egypt and the Red Sea.

Early Egyptians also believed that makeup is not only means of attaining higher spirituality, they are also used for practical reasons.  Malachite and galena are both used as eye protectors.  While there are others used for their ability to repel insects and help the body adapt to climate changes. Aside from this, ancient Egyptians believed that black makeup can drive evil sprits away.

Romans did not associate physical appearance to their religious beliefs.  But they were already using makeup like lipstick and blush for the cheeks.

Ancient Greeks also used mineral makeup because they wanted to be close to the gods.  In Greece, ancient women who belong in the high class rarely go out and get exposed to the sun.  That is why women with pale skin are regarded highly, so they started using makeup to make the skin appear pale.

Greek women would use honey and olive oil to keep their skin’s moisture.  Olive oil is also a part of their eye enhancement make-up along with charcoal.  Lipstick are from mixture of redding and bees wax.  This primitive lipstick evolved in ochre clay and red iron, making it a little bit harder and easier to apply to their lips

In the east, Chinese and Japanese were also applying makeup to their faces.  Japanese geisha would paint their faces white and outline their eyebrows with charcoal.  Actually, this did not happen in Asia only.  In Europe, aristocrats would put powders in their faces.  The idea is that this would separate them from the common, working class.

The 19th century signalled a different approach to cosmetics.  Since pale complexion is a symbol of aristocracy, more men and women are trying to look pale.  They would use hydroxide carbonate which unfortunately,  has negative and toxic effects on the body.  Later on , zinc oxide replaced the toxic substance.

Aside from class distinction, makeup was started to be used to get a younger look.  This helped them deceive people of their true age.  Powdered paper became popular.  They were used with the same purpose of current powders, they were used to remove the shine.

World War II slowed the manufacturing and development of makeup.  There are more important things that these items.  But after the war, the cosmetic industry started to recover and never looked back.  More and more women, and also men, started to purchase cosmetics to improve and enhance their physical features.

During the 1970s, a different trend started to materialize.  Mineral makeup which consists pure and fine minerals were applied straight to the face.  This mineral makeup did not undergo any chemical process which would inject chemicals and preservatives.  Until now, this industry is continually growing.

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Finding the best Mineral Makeup

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Almost all women nowadays are wearing makeup, not only does it enhances your natural beauty but also covers those small things that you would like to hide.  Most of the hype on makeup today seems to be about mineral makeup.  More women are showing interest in using these products since they have beneficial effects on the skin.

If you end up using a wrong makeup, it is more likely that you would develop allergic reactions from.  Or worse, develop a skin problem like acne or clogged pores. You do not want that to happen, so here are some tips that can help you when choosing the best mineral makeup for your skin.

Do not concentrate on just one brand.  If your friend said that this brand is good for her, it doe not necessarily mean it would be good for you too.  There re some brands which are recommended by dermatologists.  You can check that first or you can check those who offer a trial period.

If you have decided to buy mineral makeup, then you should know that it tends to be more expensive than regular makeup.  So when buying a mineral-based cosmetics, check the manufacturer’s refund policy.  There are some brands that refund the customer’s money, especially if the makeup results to itchy skin and rashes.

Do not forget to check the ingredients list.  If they do not have that on the label, then it would pay to check the manufacturer’s website to check on the ingredients.  Even if women are less likely to have allergic reaction from mineral-based makeup, it would still be better to know if there are filler ingredients and also if bismuth oxycholoride is there.  This mineral is often associated with allergic reactions women get from mineral makeup.

Aside from this mineral, some mineral makeup brands claim that they have a “pure” line.  But once you have checked the ingredient list, they are not really different from the regular makeup.

You also need to check the ingredient list to see if titanium dioxide is present.  You would like to have this natural mineral on your makeup.  It has anti-inflammatory capability, making it good for women who frequently have skin problems breaking up.  Also it can be a natural skin sun protector.  It is also necessary to pick a makeup with an SPF factor of 15-30.  With this kind of makeup, you do not have to apply sunscreen under the makeup.

When trying the makeup, it would be best to apply it directly to the face and not on the hand.  The back of your hand or your wrists is not the exact match to your skin in the face.  Most brands would have makeup on different tones.  So you have to know your skin tone and what flatters it.

Testing the mineral makeup can be done if you the products in department stores and cosmetic line directly, but if you buying the product over the internet then that would be different.  You do not want to end with a makeup you are not going to use just because it did not look good on you.  So when buying online, buy the tester or a sampler first before the product.

Also, check for concealers.  This would be important if you would like to hide your under the eye circles and blemishes.  Just make sure that the concealer you pick will blend with your foundation.

When shopping for the best makeup, check if the manufacturer of your mineral makeup is also selling water-resistant primer.  A primer or sometimes they are available as sprays or cream, will help your makeup settle and stay in your face.