Mineral Make-up

During these weeks, we will have a mineral make-up series to look into the application techniques, pros and cons and some FAQs.





Mineral cosmetics
There are no regulations governing what can and cannot go in a pot with the word 'mineral' written on it. Like organic and natural products, mineral products may not actually contain any more mineral content than others. At risk of sounding pedantic, it pays to read the label.

Ingredients
Mineral make-up is composed of very finely ground mineral powders from the earth and many of these minerals are also found in ordinary make-up. The ‘purest’ forms of mineral make-up contain no paraben preservatives, fillers, dyes, chemicals, colors, binders, other chemicals and irritants. Watch out for a chemical called bismuth (bismuth oxychloride) too. This is a pearlising agent which can irritate skin and give an unnatural Tango orange glow.