Why Buy Mineral Makeup: Health and Beauty Benefits
February 3, 2009 by Marilyn Etzel · 1 Comment
Mineral makeup has really taken off in the past twenty years. At first, everyone was skeptical about a makeup that claimed to provide so many benefits in one jar. This article discusses some of the health and beauty benefits of wearing mineral makeup you might not have known.
Mineral makeup comes with claims that they work for all skin tones and skin types. The mineral makeup hides is supposed to hide imperfections and help women put forth their best face possibleand with the growing popularity of mineral makeup, it seems it's doing just that.
Mineral makeup does it all using only natural products. When you first look at the small jar, you are reminded of traditional foundation. But, in that little jar is a product that reveals as much as it conceals.
The minerals that are the basis of most mineral cosmetics are:
Mica powder Iron oxides (adds color) Titanium dioxide
These minerals are found naturally and are ground into a fine powder. As natural products, there is less of a chance of skin irritation with mineral makeup. We, as women, are used to skin irritations from makeup. All of the chemicals and dyes in most over-the-counter beauty products clog our pores and inhibit our skin from breathing.
The nature of makeup is that after all day wear, we need to "freshen up" our face. Some cosmetics, especially foundation, can cake or settle into creases and that only increases the visibility of the flaws we want to hide. In the heat, foundation can run and create light streaks on our face. That's not putting our best face forward!
With natural mineral makeup, that is not a problem. Only a small amount of the mineral powder is applied to the face for all over coverage. The use of a Kabuki brush allows for quick and complete coverage for all skin types and tones.
Mineral makeup has several benefits:
Hides lines and wrinkles Goes on easy and stays smooth in hot weather Light coverage Works for all skin tones Provides a natural glow (comes from the bismuth oxychloride)
If you have allergies and have never worn makeup, mineral cosmetics can help you too. With no chemicals or fillers, skin isn't exposed to potentially irritation substances. Some ingredients like zinc oxide and iron oxide provide some protection against the sun's harmful rays. These products are also listed in sunscreen formulations.
Have you ever kept makeup for a long time and wondered if you should still use it? Makeup can become contaminated from continued use with the same brushes. Mineral makeup resists bacterial buildup so you can keep it for a long time without worrying about the powder getting old. For those with sensitive skin, skin disorders, or who just have trouble finding a shade to fit your skin tone, mineral makeup is a viable option.
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Mineral Make Up for Teens: Bring Out Her Natural Beaty
January 20, 2009 by Marilyn Etzel · Leave a Comment
It is a rite of passage for a daughter to play in her mother's makeup. If you have your own teenage daughter you may have already experienced this. When she is ready for her own makeup, help her find a natural product.
Acne usually shows up during the teens. Pimples can hurt and scar the face. For girls, acne can be a source of taunts and low self esteem.
Using traditional makeup can actually exacerbate skin problems. Most makeup contains fillers and chemical dyes that aren't compatible with acne or eczema, psoriasis or. Wearing heavy makeup can clog pores and bring about whiteheads and blackheads.
When the time comes for makeup, make an informed decision. Consider mineral makeup as a way to keep her skin healthy and bring out her natural beauty. Go with her when she tries mineral makeup for the first time.
Benefits for Your Daughter
Teenage skin goes through many phases. When puberty hits, the hormones can do a number on her body and her face. Some teens may be more prone to acne and skin irritation than others. If your daughter falls into this category, she will want to find a way to minimize the look of acne on her face.
Mineral makeup was designed to reduce the appearance of makeup on your face. It looks like you aren't wearing anything at all. To achieve this, the minerals meld with your skin for a flawless look with no tell-tale lines to show where you natural tone ends and the makeup begins. And, it only needs to be applied once for maximum effect.
Mineral makeup has another purpose. It seeks to enhance what is naturally there. If there are skin imperfections, the minerals are designed to reduce their appearance. As a result, the makeup looks like you are wearing no makeup at all. Your daughter will like that.
The minerals are the key. Using natural minerals in a fine powder blend with your skin so you never know where skin ends and makeup begins. Very little makeup is applied because very little is needed to achieve total coverage. The Kabuki brush that comes with the makeup was designed for smooth, even application. Now, there won't be any more marathon bathroom makeup sessions for your daughter on school mornings.
With mineral makeup, your daughter will:
- Look more like the natural beauty she is.
- Save tons of time in the hectic morning rush.
- Let her natural beauty show for everyone to see
Who would want to wear anything else on their face with benefits like that?
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Tags: beauty, natural beauty, natural skincare, Skin Care, skincare, winter beauty, winter skinAll Natural Winter Skincare Tips
January 15, 2009 by PJ Francis · Leave a Comment
Winter brings cold temperatures when it comes. It can also provide us with glistening white snows for sledding and skiing. But, winter weather can dry the skin and damage it if we are not careful. Learn methods for keeping this from happening without resorting to chemicals.
Even the most moisturized skin can tend towards dryness in the winter. We believe that if we wear layers of clothing to keep the wind out that our skin will automatically be protected. That is far from the truth. If we fail to moisturize our skin in the winter, it will become dry, itchy, and red.
1. Hydrate with water"Drinking water gives our bodies an internal shower. The more moisture we take in, the better our skin will look. It will also resist drying when we sweat. Our skin is also an organ that needs moisture to stay healthy.
2. Moisturize at night"Even if we put on lotions or creams during the day, we might forget to do so at night. We cover up to stay warm, but that is not enough. Activities throughout the day deplete the moisture in the skin and not moisturizing at night continues the process. Cover your skin with a layer of moisturizing lotion before bed. To keep feet from getting dry and cracked, massage them with a natural salve or balm and cover them with socks.
3. Dont go outside without sunscreen"The glare of the sun on the snow can cause sunburn even if you dont feel hot. Without a protectant, the radiation penetrates deep into the skin and can cause damage that ruin our skin and put us at risk for skin cancers. Prevent dryness and skin damage with zinc and other moisturizers with sunscreen.
4. Use a humidifier"The air in winter can be very dry. Even in the house, the heat can have a drying effect on the skin and the nasal passages. To add bits of moisture to the air invest in a humidifier. There are two types: warm and cool mist. A cool mist humidifier adds moisture to the air but lowers the temperature a few degrees for comfort.
5. Scrub away dead skin"Just like we shed hairs from our head each day, our skin is continually creating new layers underneath the old. Dry flaky skin doesnt hold much moisture. Removing dead skin in the shower with sugar scrubs or exfoliating pads allows the new skin to breathe and soak up moisture.
6. Lower your shower temperature"The hot water feels nice, but it is not being nice to your skin. Milder temperatures keep the pores closed to retain more moisture in the body. Youll lower your energy bills in the process.
Winter is a beautiful time of year, but it can be murder on your skin. Add a few of these tips to your routine and see how much better your winter skin feels.
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Tags: beauty, natural beauty, natural skincare, Skin Care, skincare, winter beauty, winter skinHand Wart: Learning to Keep Your Hands to Yourself
December 9, 2008 by Anthony Galz · 1 Comment
Hand warts can be very discomfiting, itchy and irritating. Don't wait till you catch it. Read on and know more about how you can avoid getting your hands into a mess like this (pun intended).
A hand wart can be acquired through direct contact with a person with hand wart. You can also catch hand wart from using towels or clothing and other personal items recently used by another person infected with hand wart. Beware of communal areas and public places like the gym and the gym shower room, the areas around the public pool, among others. A warm and moist environment is the ideal environment for hand wart to spread, be careful when you do visit these places.
To reduce the risk that you, or other people around you, will catch hand wart, follow these tips:
- Don't trust public areas to perform your grooming habits in. You may get infected, or carry the hand wart infection with you out of that area.
- Never borrow or lend personal items. Do not share socks, shoes, razors, nail cutters and files, hand towels, or towels and other articles of clothing with other people in the risk of catching a hand wart infection from any of these items. Most hand wart symptoms are externally visible, but other symptoms are notoriously small and inconspicuous as to be nearly invisible. It's better safe than sorry.
- Be wary of where you put your hands down in communal places like the gym, in public showers, at areas around pools, and in restrooms and toilets, locker rooms and waiting areas. Wear shoes or sandals in these places to avoid catching hand wart. Avoid warm, moist areas in these places; those are ideal for the hand wart infection to multiply and spread.
- Avoid touching someone's hand wart. Touching it even so slightly can infect you. Do not be tempted by your curiosity to ask to touch your friend's hand wart. That's a disgusting and embarrassing thing to ask of someone who may be humiliated by his or her wart infection. Don't make the situation even worse by asking to see his or her hand wart and then touching it.
- Always keep your hands clean and dry since hand wart can spread more easily when your hands are wet and come in contact with an infected person, or an area where hand wart may be. Dry your hands well so you can reduce the chances of catching hand wart (remember to use your own towel). If you have sweaty hands, carry a handkerchief -- and if possible, talcum powder.
- Avoid injuring your hands, especially the palms. Hand wart grows and spreads more easily when you have a wound, or even small scratches that break the skin.
The hand wart is caused by a viral infection called the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). It is a skin infection so common nearly forty percent of all people have caught it at one point or another. There are many subtypes of the HPV virus and all of these are highly contagious. Your hand wart, in particular, is caused by one or two of these viral strains.
As far as health and infections are concerned, the prevention is still the best cure and the only way to prevent hand warts from occurring is to maintain good hygiene. This will, in turn, develop your immune system. It is your can that resist the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), so take care of your health, and don't stick your hands just about anywhere.
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Tags: advice, alternative medicine, foot wart, hand wart, health, home, hpv, human papillomavirus, medicine, science, Skin Care, skincare, wart, wellnessKnock-Out Your Acne With a Natural Acne Treatment That Works!
December 7, 2008 by Tom Mulligan · Leave a Comment
Acne can be both annoying and embarrassing, but you don't have to just live with it. Even if you have tried ways to get rid of acne in the past without any success, today we wanted to show you how natural acne treatments can clear your skin.
Almost all of those medications you see advertised and filling row upon row of drugstore shelves simply don't work! If they did, you wouldn't come across so many unhappy customers and you probably wouldn't be reading this article.
If one takes a minute to think about, it's really obvious why all these treatments fail to work. They're designed to combat each pimple one at a time instead of treating the cause behind it. To effectively cure acne, one has to target the cause - the actual root of the problem.
Some people get to the point where they try prescription drugs when they don't get any results from the creams or lotions. Unfortunately, prescription drugs don't treat the problem either - they just mask it. Considering there are safe natural treatments available which offer extremely positive results, the risk of drug related side effects is totally unnecessary.
Let's quickly go over the main causes of pimples. They are: excess oil on the skin, clogged up skin pores, inflammation or irritation of the skin and certain types of bacteria on the skin. You have to treat all of these causes in order to be able to say goodbye to your acne.
The most effective treatments on the market today consist of a combination of products. When used in conjunction with each other the combined effect provides a successful cure. These treatments work as a full battle plan and will often involve a dedicated facial wash as well as a moisturizer and a specific spot cream.
So many people express surprise at just how simple this advice really. Unfortunately though, the vast majority of companies have chosen to ignore these facts, perhaps for the sake of increased profits. After all, repeat customers mean more money. If a product doesn't offer a total cure, those same customers will be back again for more.
If you have acne, whether light or severe, you can get rid of it permanently with the right treatment. If you make sure that all of the causes are being treated, you will start seeing results in just a few days.
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