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Mineral Makeup Ingredients: The Good & Not-So-Good

There are so many guides out there about mineral makeup!  I have been reading about it and would like to tell what I have learned.

About Ingredients

There are so many ingredients that can be put into mineral makeup.  Some are good and some are not so good.  There is also a lot of bad hype about certain ingredients that is simply not true.   We must educate ourselves so we know what products are good for us and those that are bad.
Another note about ingredients.  Mineral makeup doesn't generally contain what people like to call "fillers".  I have not seen an ingredient in my research that does not have some form of use in each product. So, I don't consider anything listed here to be a filler, except cornstarch.
Titanium Dioxide:  This is a major ingredient in many mineral makeups.  It offers sun protection, reflects light (only surpassed by diamonds), has high coverage, and helps adhere makeup to your skin.  This product is the first choice for many powerful sunscreens.
Zinc Oxide:  Another major ingredient in mineral makeup.  It also offers sun protection.  Zinc oxide can calm irritated skin and helps with certain skin conditions such as rosacea.  You'll get high coverage and adhesion with this in your mineral makeup.
Serecite Mica:  Some companies use mica in their foundation ingredients.  Serecite mica is a common one to use because of it's low luster.  It reflects light and reduces the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines.  It is translucent and offers medium adhesion to your mineral makeup.  It's also used in mineral eyeshadows.  I have heard of *rare* instances of people having reactions to mica powder in their makeup.  You can find many formulators out there that do not use mica in their foundations and/or other makeup.
Magnesium Stearate:  This ingredient provides average coverage, consistency, texture, opacity, and high adhesion.  Magnesium is a naturally occurring metal and stearic acid is derived from vegetable oil.
Bismuth Oxychloride:  This ingredient offers luminosity and sheen to your makeup.  It does not settle into fine lines or wrinkles, but can cause a "shiny" look on some people.  It also offers superior coverage and a smooth texture and appearance.  One thing about Bismuth Oxychloride is that many people have reported breakouts or skin irritation from products using this ingredient.  This is an ingredient that I personally avoid.
Talc:  Suprise! Suprise! Talc IS a mineral (Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide).  It is also much safer nowadays due to refining processes.  A number of harmful trace minerals are removed from the talc.  The talc used today has been milled and processed to be safe for use in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.  If your makeup contains "French Velvet Talc" then it has been through a process called delamination (a splitting or separation into layers.).  French Velvet Talc is specially developed to impart exceptional silkiness and improved translucency.  It has excellent covering power.  According to Wikipedia: Several studies have established preliminary links between talc and pulmonary issues, ovarian cancer, and lung. This is a major concern considering talc's widespread commercial and household use. However, no conclusive study has yet been made to determine either the toxicity and/or carcinogenic nature of talc and the long history of safe use suggest that these concerns are unfounded.
Silica:  This is a wonderful ingredient in my opinion!  Silica is absorbent and used for oil control in products.  It has great light scattering properties that reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  It has successfully been used in hypoallergenic and allergy tested formulations. It can also help keep your makeup on longer.  Be on the watch for amorphous hydrated silica.  This particular silica may be contaminated with small amounts of crystalline quartz. The crystalline quartz in this silica is considered to be carcinogenic. Check with the formulator of your makeup to make sure they do not use crystalline/amorphous hydrated silica!
Kaolin Clay:  This ingredient is also known as China clay.  This is a pure clay that offers medium coverage, high absorption, great adhesion, and a creamy texture.  It reduces shine on the skin as well.
Cornstarch:  I do not prefer products with cornstarch in them.  If your makeup product has cornstarch in it then it DOES have an expiration date.  Cornstarch is a vegetable starch and has a shelf life.  It does not offer good adhesion and does not protect you from UV rays.  This is a main ingredient in many mineral veils. Health experts say powders made with cornstarch are safe.  I have heard of some folks who have experienced irritation with it. If you prefer cornstarch then make sure the products you purchase have an expiration date on them.
Rice Powder: Rice powder is a GREAT oil absorber.  This is a good alternative to cornstarch in mineral veils.  Since it is not vegetable derived, it has an indefinite shelf life provided that it is kept in an airtight container.  The oil absorption in rice powder is slow so it can be good for some dry skin types.  This gives your skin a porcelain, shine free finish.  This is a not-so-well-kept-anymore Japanese secret!
100% Pure Silk:  You don't see this in many mineral products.  Silk is a natural moisturizer, entraps oil, and offers relief for sunburn, windburn, and other burns.  It is considered to be an ancient aid to dry skin.  This product leaves your face feeling silky smooth, literally!
Boron Nitride:  This is an ingredient that said to have anti-bacterial properties.  It's also oil absorbing, glides on smoothly, and offers good makeup adherence.  Some companies use this in their "glows" and "veils".
Allantoin:  This ingredient is a skin protectant.  Allantoin promotes healthy skin. It is postulated that Allantoin cleanses away necrotic tissue, speeding up the growth of new, healthy tissue. Since Allantoin stimulates new and healthy tissue growth, healing epithelization may take place.  I've used makeups with this product and I love it!
Iron Oxides:  Cosmetic grade iron oxides are oxidized to remove heavy metals that may be harmful.  They produce beautiful earthy colors and are great in foundations. 
Ultramarine Colors: Some ultramarine colors are used to cool down foundations.  Please note that in the United States, most ultramarine colors are not approved for use on lips.  Remember that if you are putting your foundation on your lips and it has ultramarines in it.  They are also used for eye and cheek colors.
Oils and Fragrances: Some companies add oils and fragrances to their mineral makeups.  This would give it a shelf life so be aware if your makeup contains these.  They are not necessary, but some people enjoy the benefits that some oils/fragrances give.  Some people are allergic to different oils so read your ingredients label!
Please, please, please read your labels.  Choose products with ingredients that you think are the best for you and your skin type.  This is a personal choice!  My personal preference is a mineral makeup with french talc, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, silk, allantoin, magnesium stearate, iron oxide, and silica.  I enjoy rice powder mineral veils and love the glows that contain Boron Nitride.  I have researched this to the best of my ability and if an ingredient is misrepresented, please message me and I will look into it!
Thanks so much for reading my guide!

How to Recover From a Food Binge: 10 Steps to Feel Better

August 4, 2009 By Karly Randolph Pitman 18 Comments

After you’ve binged on sugar or food, you usually feel terrible:   bloated, overly full, gassy, and irritable. You may have a headache; feel a sugar rush or buzz, be wired or alternatively tired. You will probably have strong sugar cravings (learn how I healed my sugar addiction) later that day or the next.

How can you love, nurture and care for yourself in this space?

1.    Don’t starve yourself. Eat. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but fasting after a binge will only make you severely hungry, which can easily lead to another binge, decimating your self-esteem. When you’re hungry again, eat. If you binged at night, start fresh by giving yourself a healthy breakfast. Stick to clean, whole foods (sugar free if you can) and drink lots of water. Lots of veggies and lean protein works best for me. You can’t change the past, but you can prepare for your present and future by feeding yourself whole, healthy foods to prevent a future binge.

2.    Forgive yourself. Trying to starve yourself the next day is a sneaky way to try and get away with bingeing, to “make up” for your slip. Instead, admit you made a mistake. Forgive yourself. Be very, very kind to yourself:  Beating yourself up or criticizing you won’t make you change. Compassion and regret (not shame – there is a difference!) can.

3.    Move the emotions through your body. A walk after a binge is a great way to move the painful regret, sadness, frustration and loathing I feel through my body. A good cry also helps! I always feel better crying my tears, as if I were cleansed. Other ways to move the emotions:  gentle yoga, stretching, deep breathing, rocking in a rocking chair or swing, meditation and dancing.

4.    Detox. To help my body detox from so much food and sugar, I often take a bath or shower after a walk and cleansing my tears. I make my own bath salts with Epsom salts and essential oils; soaking in them helps me feel better both mentally and physically. I also make myself a large pot of Celestial Seasonings’ Tummy Mint tea. It soothes my digestion. That and a good book or a phone call with a friend boost my spirits and helps me move from regret to reconciliation:  How can I do this differently next time?

5.    Have a starting over ritual. Showering, bathing, walking, brushing your teeth:  any thing that signals to you that you are starting over, starting afresh or anew is helpful after a slip. Writing out my feelings is part of my ritual. I get out  my notebook and write down:  “I am angry…,” “I am sad/regretful…”, “I am frustrated…” This emotional housecleaning feels so good. Then I offer myself compassion and forgiveness:  I love you so much even though you slipped up. I am proud of you for getting back on track. I am hopeful that you can love and care for yourself. I also have several photos of myself as a young child in my home. Looking at these pictures reminds me that I still carry that child with me, and reconnects me to my goodness. I’m not a horrible person because I messed up; I’m merely human.

6.    Get back on track as soon as you can. When you slip up with a sugar binge, you usually have terrible sugar cravings for the next 3 or 4 days. If you are trying to get back on track, do what you need to do to support yourself through the sugar cravings. Outside support is often crucial. I would tell my family, “Mommy slipped up and had some granola last night. Can you help me by hiding it again and encouraging me over the next few days? I’ll be craving sugar and could use some extra help.” I’d also go back to grounding and give myself lots and lots of structure. The more the better, as it made getting back on track easier. Another note on getting back to your sugar abstinence:  I wouldn’t wait too long.  As more time passes, you’ll retrain your sugar habit, and it will be harder to go back to abstinence. For me, when I spent more than a few days in, “what the hell, I’ve slipped up, I might as well stay here a while and enjoy it” mode, it always turned into several months of sugar binging.

7. Offer yourself comfort. When you’re feeling remorseful about overeating, you don’t need to berate yourself any further. You already feel badly enough about bingeing. What you need is comfort, compassion and kindness so that you can objectively look at what happened and find ways to act differently the next time.

Comfort yourself just as you would comfort a small child:  cuddle in bed with a pillow or stuffed animal and cry, talk to yourself in reassuring tones, “It’s okay, honey. You’re going to be alright.” Or try picturing someone from your childhood who gave you unconditional love – a grandma, for example – and visualize her comforting you in the present moment. All of these things help ease the sting.

8. Get out of your head. We tend to distance ourselves from friends and loved ones when we’re overeating or when we’ve made a mistake. We feel ashamed for being imperfect, so I try and hide it. However, when I break through this barrier, and share my pain with a compassionate listener, I find immediate relief. When you’ve been overeating, share on the free forums and reach out for support so that you don’t feel alone.

It’s easy to delve into overthinking, where you get trapped into a mental rut, going over and over something in your mind. Telling your story stops the spin cycle and enables you to find the exit ramp.

9. Give yourself self acceptance. It’s easy to offer yourself approval when you’re on your “best” behavior. But what about when you’ve been overeating? Do you offer yourself love and support at those times, as well?

It’s ironic that these low times are when we need our approval the most. Without our approval, we feel bereft, judged, unacceptable. We feel unlovable and not okay.

When we’re in this space, it’s very easy to go back to overeating because we’re feeling so badly about ourselves. Self-acceptance is what breaks the chain, so that you stop after one mistake, instead of piling them up, one after the other, until you hit rock bottom. Your unconditional love creates a safe container for you to change. It is what enables you to put the fork down and ask yourself, “What is really going on here?” and shift.

10.    When you’re ready, examine what happened. Binges are fabulous learning opportunities. Try and examine what was going on:  how were you feeling beforehand? What thoughts were running through your head? What expectations or shoulds ran the show? Write about the event and see if you can make sense of it. This can help you prepare for the next time. Think of how you can support yourself next time so that you can act differently.

Base Fillers:

- Titanium Dioxide: Offers Adhesion, Coverage, and a natural sunscreen.
Ebay-$11.18/lb
Monave-$1.50/oz.

- Zinc Oxide: Adhesion, Coverage, and a natural UVA sunscreen.
Monave-$3.50/oz.
Coastal Scents-$2.95/oz.
TKB-$2.95/oz.

- Sericite: Medium Adhesive properties, slip, and shine.
Monave-$4.00/oz.
Ebay-$3.50/oz.
TKB-$2.80/oz.
Coastal Scents-$2.90/oz.


Oxides/ultramarines :
-Yellow Oxide
Monave-$3.50/oz.
Coastal Scents-$2.90/oz.
Ebay-$4.50/oz.
TKB-$3.00/oz.


-Ultramarine blue
Coastal Scents- $3.00/oz.
Ebay-$13.90/oz.
Monave-$3.50/oz.
TKB-$3.00/oz.


-Red Oxide 170
Coastal Scents- $2.90/oz.
Monave-$3.50/oz.
Ebay-$4.50/oz.
TKB-$2.90/oz.

What do you want?
To never be alone. A family of my own. A husband and friends who I love. I want to be happy, I want to love and be accepting of all. I want to be healthy and always love and take care of my body.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Minerals

"Maybelline Mineral Makeup ingredients":

Zinc Oxide, Polyethlene, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, PTFE, Synthetic Wax, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Cetyl Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trumethylsioxsilicate, Trisocetyl Citrate, Isopropyl Titanium Trisosterate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol Chamomilla Recutita Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract (+/- May Contain: Mica, Cl77891/Titanuim Dioxide, Cl77163 Bismuth Oxychloride, Cl77499, Cl77492, Cl77491/Iron Oxides, Cl77007/Ultramarines).

This makeup is orangey, clumpy (in container), has a many toxic ingredients (synthetic wax), made in China, and shares many bad reviews for how it wears (cakey, powdery, blotchy). 

"Purminerals":

Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Silicate, Zinc Stearate, Bismuth Oxychloride, Water (Aqua), Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Biotin, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth 4, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides

Bare Minerals:

Bare Escentuals prides itself on making cosmetic products with natural ingredients that are free of chemicals and preservatives. Arguably the most popular cosmetic in the Bare Escentuals line is the Bare Minerals foundation. There are five basic ingredients in Bare Minerals foundation.

Titanium Oxide

1. Titanium oxide is used in pigmentation. The mineral has a brightening effect, and is often used in sunscreen products as it helps protect against damaging UV light.

Zinc Oxide

2. Zinc oxide is a white powder often used as a lightening agent. Zinc oxide is highly effective at blocking UV rays that damage skin. The mineral is also very water-resistant.

Mica

3. Mica is a finely ground mineral with reflective properties. Mica comes in a variety of colors and has a translucent quality when used in cosmetics.

Iron Oxide

4. Iron oxide has a signature red or rust color. The mineral has been used as a pigment in paints and cosmetics for centuries. The mineral is non-toxic and highly water-resistant.

Bismuth Oxychloride*

5. This mineral is found in many types of cosmetics. Bismuth oxychloride has a white pearly sheen that gives makeup a frosted or pearlescent glow.

*Bismuth is the by-product of lead and copper refining, as well as other metals to a smaller degree. Bismuth occurs very rarely in nature. It is on the periodic table of elements under the symbol Bi at atomic number 83. It is very heavy and chemically resembles arsenic and antimony. It has a whitish/iridescent hue and has a very high shine property to it. Of all the heavy metals it is the only non-toxic. Bimsuth is a carrier for fuel in nuclear reactors. Bismuth components are used in everything from detection work, to making acrylic fibers, to safety devices in fire detection and extinguishing items, soldering, magnets and medicine as well as cosmetics. Because it is a by-product of lead refining, bismuth oxychloride should be lead free when companies begin using it in their cosmetics.

Companies use this in their cosmetics because it is cheap to buy and is an inexpensive filler. It does have binding qualities, so the makeup will "stick" to your skin, so to speak. There are other products that are just as effective at adhesion, and are better for your skin. Because of its molecular make up, it is often viewed as shiny or pearlescent. It is often sold in these two varieties. This makes it highly refractive, which is something companies want. Refraction will camouflage fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations. If you use a brand with bismuth oxychloride you'll notice a shiny look after applying the makeup. Not like oiliness, but almost shimmery. That's the bismuth oxychloride.

It's a very heavy element, which makes it difficult for many people to wear. It has to be forced into the pores (hence the buffing technique) otherwise it is capable of sliding off the wearer's face. The heaviness can result in clogged pores or irritated skin. Bismuth oxychloride often feels silky and not rough when rubbed between the fingers. Mineral makeup companies that do not use it have a lighter feeling makeup that usually blends into the skin better and with less effort.

Its molecular makeup is a crystalline shape, which may be a cause of the itchiness some women get when they wear it. Many women experience noticeable itching when they sweat. Don't forget it is also kin to arsenic, chemically. Your body will reject things it does not like, and if you'll get sick from ingesting arsenic, it would make sense that your skin would get irritated from having arsenic forced into it.

So, if you find you're experiencing some problems with your current mineral makeup and it contains bismuth oxychloride, you may want to consider switching brands. Many women experience skin irritation when using mineral makeup and don't know why. It's likely that bismuth oxychloride is the reason.

MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM MAKEUP:D

Copied from a forum (http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Mineral-bad-skin-t241194.html) :

"I order from TKB trading or coastal scents (like TKB better)

recipe for buff:

3 Tablespoons of 5-6 micron size boron nitride

1 Tablespoon Silk Powder

1 Teaspoon silica powder

1/3 Teaspoon Zinc Oxide

1/3 Teaspoon Titanium Dioxide (I like the methicone treated)

1/4 Teaspoon brown iron oxide powder

1/8 teaspoon yellow iron oxide powder

1/8 teaspoon red iron oxide powder

Put all ingredients in a clean coffee grinder.

Grind by pressing button for 5 second intervals

Occasionally tap lid of grinder to settle powder

Occasionally invert grinder and tap upside down to settle powder

add oxides a few grains at a time to darken/change - about a 16th of teaspoon. Increase browns first, then yellow, then red.

as a rule, this will be really messy! Good Luck!

edit: I use red 541 (brick), flat pure brown oxide, and yellow #7749"

INGREDIENTS  I WILL USE... (cosmetic grade=PURIFIED)

Pigment and UV Protection:

-Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide(anti inflammatory)  are safe (...but could potentially be pore clogging).

Pigment 

-Yellow Iron Oxide

-Red Iron Oxide

-ultramarine blue

Moisturizer/Base/binding agent 

- Shea butter, jojoba oil, vitamin E, (emu oil?)

Protein additive for healthy skin

-Micronized Pearl Powder

Adhesion and shine

-serecite


-Fine gold mica
-Fine copper mica

GREAT SUPPLIERS:

Tkb Trading, Coastal Scents, Monave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUH-GrhTBYQ&feature=related

http://www.pvsoap.com/recipe_loose_mineral_foundation.htm
http://www.diycosmetics.com/catalog/Color_Blending_Charts-58-1.html

AVOID: cornstarch, rice starch, talc, Bismuth Oxychloride

eyshadows require a combination of pigment, filler , wet binder, dry binder and slip enhancers. the combination of all these ingredients need high speed machines to force all the chemicals together


Fun fact:

Victorians abhorred makeup and associated its use with prostitutes and actresses (many considered them one and the same). Any visible hint of tampering with one's natural color would be looked upon with disdain. At that time, a respectable woman would use home-prepared face masks, most of which were based on foods such as oatmeal, honey, and egg yolk. For cleansing, rosewater or scented vinegars were used. As a beauty regimen, a woman would pluck her eyebrows, massage castor oil into her eyelashes, use rice powder to dust her nose, and buff her nails to a shine. Lipstick was not used, but clear pomade would be applied to add sheen. However some of these products contained a dye to discretely enhance natural lip color. For a healthy look, red beet juice would be rubbed into the cheeks, or the cheeks would be pinched (out of sight, of course). For bright eyes, a drop of lemon juice in each eye would do the trick. When makeup began to resurface, full makeup was still seen as sinful, although natural tones were accepted to give a healthy, pink-cheek look. 

 

Very Disturbing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaWrwxIXidY&feature=related