Mineral cosmetics are beauty products obtained from pure and chemical free minerals and inorganic pigments that exist in nature. These pigments undergo various processes like milling, purifying, and coating before reaching the buyers. Endless combination of colored minerals like mica, serecite, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and kaoline clay are used to prepare various cosmetics. Different minerals give different colors and effect, so these minerals are mixed in various combinations to obtain the desired color effect.

Mineral oil and petroleum are the key ingredients of many of the cosmetics like lotions, soaps, baby oil, Vaseline, and many of the baby skin care items. Both have their origin in fossil fuels. Most of the cosmetics that use mineral oil and petroleum are very harmful to the skin, especially for infants as they sit on the surface of the skin and potentially block pores. When these oils pass down to the intestinal tract they absorb fat soluble vitamins from the body. Therefore, natural minerals are always recommended by skin care specialists for a healthy and radiant skin.

Preparing handmade mineral cosmetics is an art of blending color, scent and mood of beauty using food grade oils and various other pure mineral resources. These products are superior to commercially manufactured cosmetics in almost every way. Arrays of wholesale mineral cosmetics are available in the market today. Various products are available to cater to an individual's needs taking care of an individual's lifestyle and the existing climatic condition.

Many of these pure, natural cosmetic and beauty products contain minerals from the Dead Sea or are made from natural plants from the Dead Sea area.

Ahava, is a plant native to the Dead Sea region and is very gentle to the skin. It is included in moisturizers, exfoliations, and other beauty products. Ahava holds moisture in the skin and is a very good moisturizer for extremely dry skin. By rehydrating dry skin and maintaining the proper skin pH balance, your skin will appear younger and more radiant.

Mineral makeup is derived from "true" minerals such as: Titanium Dioxide, Bismuth Oxy-chloride, Mica, and Iron Oxides. Consumers with sensitive skin may react to the lead-based product Bismuth Oxy-chloride which may cause an irritable itch with some people. In these cases, Zinc Oxide replaces Bismuth so women of these skin types may continue to use mineral powder. It is found that the addition of Zinc Oxide steadily reduces Rosacea inflammation and Acne flair-ups

Sensitive skin types would be best to avoid a sometimes included mineral powder dark red pigment ingredient, Carmine. Although FDA approved, Carmine is made from the crushed shells of Chochineal Beetles and is easily ground into a cosmetic base. This has been known to cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive skin people. If you are worried about developing an allergy with mineral powder, remember to research the ingredient lists prior to your purchase. Through research and inquiries you will find out what is the best mineral makeup line for your sensitive skin.

Some mineral makeup lines have created products marketed to sensitive skin types. Those with Rosacea, post surgery, or acne skin may find relief in the form of makeup kits designed specifically to these special skin care needs. Some kits include Aloe Leaf Gel, Echinacea, an anti-microbial for anti-aging and inflammation reduction.

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