Mineral makeup: what it is and why it's wonderful for your skin!

Author: Christina Sanchez
Mineral makeup is one of the hottest trends in makeup today. Women everywhere are discovering the unique benefits of mineral makeup: it feels wonderfully smooth and light as though you're not wearing makeup at all, it conceals blemishes and imperfections almost magically, and it's gentle on sensitive or acne-prone skin
But what exactly IS mineral makeup? Simply put, the term "mineral makeup" refers to cosmetics made from pure, finely-ground minerals such as mica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and iron oxides.

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How Long Has Makeup Been Around

Author: Christina Sanchez
THE HISTORY OF MAKEUP
Looking at glossy magazine ads of beautiful women touting "the latest cosmetics news," "the best mineral foundation," or "the most glamorous eye makeup that's around," you might also think that makeup is a modern invention. But the fact really is that makeup has been around since ancient times. Through thousands of years of history and different countries and cultures, one thing remains constant: people like to look good. Of course, the types of makeup they used have changed over the years, from dangerous substances like arsenic and iodine to today's safe, natural mineral makeup, which uses naturally-occurring minerals.

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