Is There Truth To Mineral Makeup Claims?
The above are claims from companies selling mineral makeup. It sounds good but being a natural skeptic and knowing that cosmetic companies have no one regulating them. I decided to check further. I looked for news and magazine articles and reviews by dermatologists. I also check out the the EWG’s (Environmental Working Group)Campaign for Safe Cosmetics website. Most of what I found was favorable. The dermatologist reports I read said that mineral makeup that did not contain any additives is a safe natural makeup. The ability to sit on the skin instead of being absorbed into it allowed the skin’s natural oils to flow. Conventional makeup can block the pores and be absorbed into the skin causing breakouts. Many mineral makeups do not have any additives which mean no harmful chemicals (see nontoxic skincare) typically found in many cosmetics. For the purest, safest, most natural product make sure what you are purchasing does not contain any extras, dyes, fragrances or talc. Even natural p
