Comments on: Is Mineral Makeup Better for Your Skin? http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/ Smarter Skin Care Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: vitiligo http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-37786 vitiligo Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:12:08 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-37786 seriously, this blog is Totally Rad . I think im gonna stick around and read some of your posts. sincerely seriously, this blog is Totally Rad . I think im gonna stick around and read some of your posts. sincerely

]]> By: Sølvi http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-33238 Sølvi Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:26:27 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-33238 <a href="#comment-4984" rel="nofollow">@Robyn</a> About; Silicone Silicone has lots of useful qualities; 1. Good electrical insulation. Because silicone can be formulated to be electrically insulative or conductive, it is suitable for a wide range of electrical applications. 2. Thermal stability (constancy of properties over a wide operating range of ?100 to 250 °C). 3. Though not a hydrophobe, the ability to repel water and form watertight seals. 4. Excellent resistance to oxygen, ozone and UV light (sunlight). This has led to widespread use in the construction industry (e.g. coatings, fire protection, glazing seals), and automotive industry (external gaskets, external trim). 5. Non-stick. 6. Low chemical reactivity. 7. Low toxicity, but does not support microbiological growth. 8. High gas permeability: at room temperature (25 °C) the permeability of silicone rubber for gases like oxygen is approximately 400 times that of butyl rubber, making silicone useful for medical applications (though precluding it from applications where gas-tight seals are necessary). - Wikipedia The skin has very good of layer with the silicone if the skin is dehydrated. It holds the water on the skin to grease the skin and hold the damp inside, and its breathe. The silicone is to big for the skin så the products are safe. the skin. I mean it is a better choice than products with oil in it, because the oil isn´t breathe. They have a wonderful character to protect the skin. It protect the skin from humidify, dust, pollution, it is like sunprotector, and it dont go in the skin. :) @Robyn About; Silicone
Silicone has lots of useful qualities;

1. Good electrical insulation. Because silicone can be formulated to be electrically insulative or conductive, it is suitable for a wide range of electrical applications.
2. Thermal stability (constancy of properties over a wide operating range of ?100 to 250 °C).
3. Though not a hydrophobe, the ability to repel water and form watertight seals.
4. Excellent resistance to oxygen, ozone and UV light (sunlight). This has led to widespread use in the construction industry (e.g. coatings, fire protection, glazing seals), and automotive industry (external gaskets, external trim).
5. Non-stick.
6. Low chemical reactivity.
7. Low toxicity, but does not support microbiological growth.
8. High gas permeability: at room temperature (25 °C) the permeability of silicone rubber for gases like oxygen is approximately 400 times that of butyl rubber, making silicone useful for medical applications (though precluding it from applications where gas-tight seals are necessary).
- Wikipedia

The skin has very good of layer with the silicone if the skin is dehydrated.
It holds the water on the skin to grease the skin and hold the damp inside, and its breathe.
The silicone is to big for the skin så the products are safe.
the skin. I mean it is a better choice than products with oil in it, because the oil isn´t breathe.
They have a wonderful character to protect the skin. It protect the skin from humidify, dust, pollution, it is like sunprotector, and it dont go in the skin.

:)

]]> By: Aiman http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-29492 Aiman Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:08:48 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-29492 Isnt this another way to drown the things? Isnt this another way to drown the things?

]]> By: Lavender girl http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-13623 Lavender girl Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:34:00 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-13623 Larenim (Mineral spelled backwards) contains no Bismuth oxychloride: a by-product of lead; responsible for enlarging pores. One will likely discover this after a couple of years of using makeup that contains bismuth (maybe sooner.) Larenim goes on like silk and has a great color selection: C (cool), N (neutral) & W (warm: about 75% of the US population falls under this family of colors with yellow undertones.) For the T-zone area (& a great primer under color), we love "Dusk til Dawn" treatment which contains Kaolin clay (to absorb excess oil), Zinc (which naturally brightens,) & Green Tea (infusing the skin with anti-oxidants all day) That's it...Just the good stuff! Larenim (Mineral spelled backwards) contains no Bismuth oxychloride: a by-product of lead; responsible for enlarging pores. One will likely discover this after a couple of years of using makeup that contains bismuth (maybe sooner.) Larenim goes on like silk and has a great color selection: C (cool), N (neutral) & W (warm: about 75% of the US population falls under this family of colors with yellow undertones.) For the T-zone area (& a great primer under color), we love “Dusk til Dawn” treatment which contains Kaolin clay (to absorb excess oil), Zinc (which naturally brightens,) & Green Tea (infusing the skin with anti-oxidants all day) That’s it…Just the good stuff!

]]> By: Rachael http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-13424 Rachael Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:51:16 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-13424 Very interesting... Dont you just love the way these cosmetic companies claim you can sleep with Bismuth Oxychloride on your face?? Very interesting… Dont you just love the way these cosmetic companies claim you can sleep with Bismuth Oxychloride on your face??

]]> By: lauren http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-11376 lauren Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:24:37 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-11376 great post. one should never sleep in any cosmetic. i am very allergic to bismuth oxychloride and recently have taken the plunge into a "green" & vegan lifestyle. i really love afterglow's line of mineral cosmetics because it is fun & fabulous but doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. they also use certified organic ingredients like grape seed extract, and jojoba, whenever possible. --lauren great post.
one should never sleep in any cosmetic.
i am very allergic to bismuth oxychloride and recently have taken the plunge into a “green” & vegan lifestyle. i really love afterglow’s line of mineral cosmetics because it is fun & fabulous but doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. they also use certified organic ingredients like grape seed extract, and jojoba, whenever possible.

–lauren

]]> By: Michelle http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-11204 Michelle Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:55:30 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-11204 Hi, I came across your blog after searching online for blogs posted by dermatologists. The existence of such blogs dawned on me when I read a comment posted on www.TruthInAging.com, another cosmetic/skin beauty blog that I found online. It seems very interesting and helpful with the product reviews that are posted daily. You might want to check it out. On another one, I wanted to know your opinion on Bellapierre and Micabella make-up. It has become quite popular and sold in kiosks at the mall. I couldn't find the ingredients in the mineral make-up online. I was wondering if these brands are safe and trustworthy? They claim to contain 100 % natural ingredients whereas Bare Minerals has 2% of chemicals in their products. I was wondering if this is true, or which product is the safer one to use. I noticed that the dust/powder is more likely to enter the nostrils through application, is this unsafe over time? Thank you! Hi,

I came across your blog after searching online for blogs posted by dermatologists. The existence of such blogs dawned on me when I read a comment posted on http://www.TruthInAging.com, another cosmetic/skin beauty blog that I found online. It seems very interesting and helpful with the product reviews that are posted daily. You might want to check it out.

On another one, I wanted to know your opinion on Bellapierre and Micabella make-up. It has become quite popular and sold in kiosks at the mall. I couldn’t find the ingredients in the mineral make-up online. I was wondering if these brands are safe and trustworthy? They claim to contain 100 % natural ingredients whereas Bare Minerals has 2% of chemicals in their products. I was wondering if this is true, or which product is the safer one to use. I noticed that the dust/powder is more likely to enter the nostrils through application, is this unsafe over time? Thank you!

]]> By: Vitiligo Pictures http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-11062 Vitiligo Pictures Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:05:20 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-11062 This is fine post and the mineral cosmetic products are the better for skin and these also contain best ingredients for the skin like calciums and other vitamins necessary for the skin . This is fine post and the mineral cosmetic products are the better for skin and these also contain best ingredients for the skin like calciums and other vitamins necessary for the skin .

]]> By: Denise http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-11018 Denise Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:35:49 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-11018 I use mineral makeup. It works for me because it helps me to control the horrible oily skin I've had all my life. I had the most dreadful acne that left scars on my light-skinned African-American skin that was embarrassing and ugly. I started using powder makeup because liquid makeup did nothing for my oily skin. Yes, I know that not everything in mineral makeups are not pure; however, they usually contain less ingredients and no perservitives. I know about the bismuth, but I am not allergic to it. I always use a moisturizer with SPF 30 for UV protection. It's not perfect, for instance, Bare Minerals has no color that matches the gold undertones in my skin. I should use medium tan but it has a cool/neutral base that doesn't match. I use another makeup from a different company that matches. I'm waiting for BE to make a shade that matches my skin because I like their makeup the best. I use mineral makeup. It works for me because it helps me to control the horrible oily skin I’ve had all my life. I had the most dreadful acne that left scars on my light-skinned African-American skin that was embarrassing and ugly. I started using powder makeup because liquid makeup did nothing for my oily skin. Yes, I know that not everything in mineral makeups are not pure; however, they usually contain less ingredients and no perservitives. I know about the bismuth, but I am not allergic to it. I always use a moisturizer with SPF 30 for UV protection. It’s not perfect, for instance, Bare Minerals has no color that matches the gold undertones in my skin. I should use medium tan but it has a cool/neutral base that doesn’t match. I use another makeup from a different company that matches. I’m waiting for BE to make a shade that matches my skin because I like their makeup the best.

]]> By: Kati http://thedermblog.com/2008/08/04/is-mineral-makeup-better-for-your-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-9182 Kati Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:16:42 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=367#comment-9182 Interesting read with valid points made! Interesting read with valid points made!

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