| There's a growing movement all over the world, | | | | various tints for foundation, blush, eye shadow and |
| including the UK that seeks to use natural and minimally | | | | eyeliner that you apply using a brush. Although mineral |
| processed ingredients in cosmetics. The wisdom is that | | | | makeup may seem more expensive, it's important to |
| if natural foods can benefit the body, natural organic | | | | note that it's highly concentrated, so a little goes a long |
| cosmetics can do so as well. Here's some information | | | | way. This makeup is also very versatile and |
| about natural make up and its benefits. | | | | multi-functional. Eye shadow can be used as liner, for |
| Why Use Natural Cosmetics? | | | | example. Foundation and blush can be mixed together |
| There are so many benefits associated with using | | | | for a sun-kissed glow. |
| natural skin care cosmetics that it would be difficult to | | | | How to Apply Mineral Makeup |
| list them all. Natural products are great for sensitive | | | | Mineral makeup usually comes in a wide, flat jar with a |
| skin and won't cause roughness, redness or breakouts. | | | | screw-on top. To use these healthy and organic |
| One of the most important qualities of organic make | | | | products, tap or sift a tiny amount of foundation into |
| up is that it's not comedogenic, meaning that it will not | | | | the jar lid. Take your largest brush and swirl it into the |
| clog pores. If you have allergies, natural organic | | | | makeup with a circular motion. Tap the handle of the |
| cosmetic products are less likely to cause reactions | | | | brush on the edge of the container to remove any |
| like hives or itching. | | | | excess. Then buff the makeup onto all over the face |
| More Benefits of Natural and Organic Cosmetics | | | | in broad, circular strokes. Using a separate large brush, |
| Because they're made without dyes, fragrances and | | | | repeat the process with mineral blush, applying it on |
| synthetic chemicals, natural cosmetics are virtually | | | | cheeks, temples, chin and jaw line. Buff on mineral eye |
| harmless to the skin. They also may contain ingredients | | | | shadow with horizontal strokes. All that's needed is a |
| that draw and bind water to the skin and help reduce | | | | touch of lipstick and mascara to finish this polished and |
| the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Natural | | | | natural look. |
| makeup is easy to apply and lasts much longer than | | | | Women in the UK might find that natural organic |
| commercial products. | | | | cosmetics like mineral makeup take a bit of getting |
| A Popular Option in Natural & Organic Cosmetics | | | | used to. But the natural and radiant look they give is |
| One of the most popular trends in natural cosmetics is | | | | well worth the effort. |
| mineral makeup. These are pure, loose powders in | | | | |