Natural Mineral Makeup

While natural mineral makeup may be a relative neophyte in the centuries-old cosmetics industry, it is has certainly taken the market by storm. Natural mineral makeup continues to enjoy an explosive presence in the market because it offers an alternative to more traditional cosmetics. Individuals praise natural mineral makeup for allowing a natural, radiant look while simultaneously nourishing, protecting and soothing all skin types. In addition, natural mineral make up is free of traditional irritants such as fragrances, fillers, binders, synthetic dyes, etc. making natural mineral makeup a quality choice for individuals with sensitive or problem skin.


Natural mineral makeup boasts a solid thirty years in the beauty cosmetics industry. According to popular cosmetics lore, natural mineral makeup evolved directly from the cultural revolution taking place in San Francisco during the 1970’s. Simply referred to as “mineral makeup” the mission was to develop products made of all natural, finely ground minerals from the earth free of the chemicals, dyes and fragrances typically central to the production of more traditional forms of cosmetics.

Fans of natural mineral makeup claim it feels weightless as opposed to the heavier, more “mask like” feeling, of traditional makeup. Moreover fans rave over natural mineral makeup’s gentle, restorative and soothing properties offered to individuals with troubled or sensitive skin. Natural mineral makeup is formulated with products that are nourishing and beneficial to the skin.

Furthermore individuals who use natural mineral makeup products say it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by gently sweeping and blending into the skin rather than clumsily settling into those areas creating a an illusion of deeper lines like more traditional predecessors often do. Natural mineral makeup is also of great benefit because it is chemical free. More traditional makeup products contain myriad chemicals, parabens, fragrances, fillers, artificial dyes and preservatives that often irritate the skin and can even cause allergic reactions. Natural mineral makeup is also known to offer protective properties by providing a barrier to UVA/UVB rays.