Some time ago I wrote about this very topic and recently I was asked to clarify the difference between Mineral make up and Traditional make up.
The most important thing to understand is that Mineral make up is not special because of what it contains but rather what it does not contain.
Talc-Free - light reflecting
No Wax Filler - durable
Oil-Free - won't clog pores
Fragrance-Free - safe for all skin
No Coal Tar Dyes - non petroleum base
Contains Talc - light absorbing; make up looks dull
Contains Wax - poor durability; make up needs constant touch up
Oil Base - causes skin congestion
Heavy Perfumes - responsible for 90% of known allergies to make up
Coal Tart Dyes - derived from petroleum and very volatile
With just the exclusion of just a few ingredient categories mineral make up can offer products that are:
10 times safer than traditional make up
Water resistant for up to 80 minutes
Safe for all skin types
Anti bacterial and anti inflammatory
Can be applied after any esthetics or medical procedure
Printer-friendly version