If you use makeup, you know firsthand that powder powder is different, and you should choose this remedy very carefully. This applies not only to the tone that harmonizes with the general image, but also the texture. And if the skin is prone to fat, inflammation and allergies, picking the perfect remedy is not easy.
Solution for problem skin
All powders can be classified into organic and mineral. The latter group is especially indispensable for those to whom the skin delivers many problems.
Having appeared about forty years ago, powder on a mineral basis interested cosmetologists and plastic surgeons. Experts have noticed that after braces, cleansing and other "deep" procedures, this remedy does not cause irritation and inflammation. Since then, this powder is actively used for oily problem skin.
Features of mineral powder
High-quality powder is made from components of mineral origin, which have antiseptic and bactericidal effect. The product should not contain any preservatives or dyes, otherwise its medicinal properties are lost.
Mineral particles perfectly mask various defects (wrinkles, pimples, couperose). Acting as absorbents, the components of this remedy in a systematic application allow you to avoid the re-occurrence of inflammation, therefore for oily problem skin, mineral powder is indispensable.
Composition of mineral powder
A natural high-quality product, as a rule, consists of the following components.
- Zinc oxide protects against UV rays, is an antiseptic.
- Titanium dioxide - hides any irregularities in the skin, masks defects, keeps moisture in the upper layers of the epidermis.
- Boron Nitride - creates a "soft focus effect" and makes the skin seem to glow from the inside.
- Diamond powder - slows down skin aging and also gives it extra shine.
- Iron oxide is a natural pigment whose concentration determines the tone of the powder.
- Aluminosilicates are light-reflecting particles that give the skin the silky effect.
Sometimes in the mineral powder for the problem skin add particles of aquamarine, amethyst, tourmaline, citrine. They improve microcirculation of blood, and also create the effect of additional radiance.
Types of mineral powders
Depending on the texture, there are different types of mineral-based powders.
- For the problem skin is best suited cream powder, which helps eliminate greasy shine and make the face perfectly matte. You can apply the product in a dry and moist way (in the second case, the powder acquires a texture of the foundation). The product is available in liquid form or as a compact matting powder (for the problem skin this option is preferable).
- Friable powder is usually used by the owners of ideal skin, but it can also be used as a finishing touch after applying a foundation. In this case, the mineral friable powder is excellent for problem skin. It is better, if the foundation is made on a mineral basis.
- Baked powder is a product made using innovative baking technology, has the finest texture, is easy to apply and economically consumed.
Baked mineral powder perfectly masks the shortcomings of the problem skin and eliminates greasy shine.
Disadvantages of mineral powder
Disappointing can powder, in the composition of which besides the mineral components there is talc, dyes and other auxiliary substances that can cause allergies. Unfortunately, Mary Kay, and L'OREAL, the most popular cosmetics manufacturers, add these auxiliary substances to their mineral powders.
The most qualitative and fully natural representatives of mineral powders are:
- Nature's Minerals Foundation (about $ 30);
- Mineral Silk powder foundation (about 25 cu);
- Mineral powder from id Bare Escentuals (about 35 cu).