Beauty Tips
Quick Beauty Tips
1: Use foundation on your eyelids before applying eyeshadow. It helps the eyeshadow stay on longer.
2: Instead of buying expensive oil blotter papers, buy a box of perm papers. Very cheap and works great for blotting oily skin.
3: Apply Carmex on your lips before putting on lip gloss or lipstick, it helps it stay on longer, keep it moisturized, and sometimes makes your lips "juicier"
looking.
4: Use petroleum jelly or cold cream to remove stubborn eye makeup. It is cheap and it works (even on waterproof mascara).
5: Nothing ages a person more than worry. Try to be positive and love every day as a new adventure and get joy from all the little things (so many cost
nothing). Drink 8 glasses of water a day and use a moisturiser.
6: A Clay Mask works wonders on oily skin!
7: Use a gentle soap like Dove for acne prone skin. It makes your skin a lot less oily because its PH balanced.
8: Spray your face with cold water or stand with your head in the air from the freezer for a few moments to reduce redness.
9: Line deep set eyes with lighter shades of eyeliner to emphasize them!
10: Use a hair dryer for a few seconds on your eyelash curler.
11: To remove blackheads, steam for 5 min. And exfoliate immediately.
12: To make your hair shiny and strong, after taking a shower apply olive oil into damp hair. It will make your hair shiny and much stronger.
13: Keep lashes smooth and supple by brushing them with petroleum jelly before going to bed at night. It is also a good way to emphasize
natural-looking lashes in the daytime.
1: Use foundation on your eyelids before applying eyeshadow. It helps the eyeshadow stay on longer.
2: Instead of buying expensive oil blotter papers, buy a box of perm papers. Very cheap and works great for blotting oily skin.
3: Apply Carmex on your lips before putting on lip gloss or lipstick, it helps it stay on longer, keep it moisturized, and sometimes makes your lips "juicier"
looking.
4: Use petroleum jelly or cold cream to remove stubborn eye makeup. It is cheap and it works (even on waterproof mascara).
5: Nothing ages a person more than worry. Try to be positive and love every day as a new adventure and get joy from all the little things (so many cost
nothing). Drink 8 glasses of water a day and use a moisturiser.
6: A Clay Mask works wonders on oily skin!
7: Use a gentle soap like Dove for acne prone skin. It makes your skin a lot less oily because its PH balanced.
8: Spray your face with cold water or stand with your head in the air from the freezer for a few moments to reduce redness.
9: Line deep set eyes with lighter shades of eyeliner to emphasize them!
10: Use a hair dryer for a few seconds on your eyelash curler.
11: To remove blackheads, steam for 5 min. And exfoliate immediately.
12: To make your hair shiny and strong, after taking a shower apply olive oil into damp hair. It will make your hair shiny and much stronger.
13: Keep lashes smooth and supple by brushing them with petroleum jelly before going to bed at night. It is also a good way to emphasize
natural-looking lashes in the daytime.
Skin & Make-Up
Add a little moisturizer to your foundation to and it will glide on smoothly.
Skip eye shadow and use an eyeliner pencil underneath your eyes, followed by mascara.
Don't use lip liner, instead choose a matte lipstick for staying power. Max Factor's "LipFinity" requires just one application for hours of wear.
Use a matching eyeliner pencil to touch up sparse areas in your eyebrows.
Don't have time for a tan? Invest in some bronzing powder for your face and shoulders.
Use disposable make-up remover cloths for removing eye shadow and mascara. Baby wipes serve the same purpose.
Have an electric razor on hand for quick shaves.
Use neutral shades and you don't have to worry about your cosmetics clashing with your clothing.
Periodically sharpen all of your make-up pencils so you're not fishing for the sharpener at the last minute.
Hair
Need your bangs trimmed, but have no time to visit the salon? Trim them yourself. While they are wet, pull them forward and divide into three sections.
Snip the middle first, followed by the sides. Snip upwards, at an angle for fringe bangs.
Use an all in one shampoo and conditioner.
Since the tousled look is in style, run your fingers through your hair (without brushing or combing) and pull it back into a ponytail.
Run your blow dryer on high, but use a diffuser.
Scrunch your hair while blow-drying and skip the curling iron or hot rollers.
When your shampoo or conditioner gets low, add a little water to get the last drop.
Soak your hair in conditioner while bathing.
Sleep on a satin pillowcase to save your hairstyle.
Add a light dab of cornstarch or talcum powder to your hair to absorb any excess oil.
For a quick, tousled look the next day, wash hair the night before and put it up in a messy bun. In the morning, take it down and finger comb.
Teeth Whitening
Everyone wants a glamorous movie-star smile, and by today's standards, the whiter your teeth, the better. Of course, we all can't
afford multiple visits to the dentist and stains do come back, making it a recurring problem.
Even with proper care, your teeth can be stained by coffee, soda, tea, medicines, and smoking. The residue of food seeps into the fine cracks of your
teeth, making it nearly impossible to brush out. Whitening toothpastes only bleach out minor discolorations. The older the stain, the more difficult it is to
get rid of.
In most cases, cheap toothpaste doesn't cut it. An expensive toothpaste is often needed for a brighter smile. Unfortunately, getting your teeth whitened
professionally is not an option for everyone. If you want to forego the creams, bleaches, trays, and gels found in drugstores, you can take the natural
approach and use any of the following home remedies for whiter teeth that are both cheap and effective.
Baking Soda: An old-time favorite, baking soda has many purposes, including tooth whitening. Most dentists agree that it's safe to use and works
fairly quickly. You can use it alone on a damp toothbrush or mix it with toothpaste to help neutralize the salty taste.
Hydrogen Peroxide: One of the most popular home remedies, peroxide, is cheap and most people have it on hand. Chances are, you will feel some
burning in your gums, but you'll be left with clean, whiter teeth. Typically, most people will see results within a couple of weeks but it can happen much
sooner. It's also safe to gargle, but don't swallow.
Brush your teeth as you normally do, and then swish for about a minute. Follow up by spitting it out and rinsing thoroughly with water. Another way to
use it is by dipping a cotton swap in the solution and gently rubbing it into your teeth, front and back.
Strawberries: Not many people are aware that strawberries contain natural teeth whitening agents and the seeds work great for cleaning. Since they
also contain sugar and acids, it's important to brush immediately afterwards with a fluoride toothpaste. For easy and quick application, you can either
rub the strawberry against your teeth, or mash it up and use it like toothpaste.
Homemade tooth paste: One of the better home recipes for whiter teeth is a paste consisting of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, table salt and a dab of
toothpaste. Mix it all together and brush away stains.
You can combine any of the above ingredients with wood ash, strawberries, hydrogen peroxide or baking soda for some extra whitening power. Always
clean the ingredients off of your teeth when you're finished by rinsing and brushing with commercial toothpaste.
Remember that teeth naturally have a yellowish tint because of calcium, and essential mineral for strong tooth enamel. Brushing too hard and using
lemon juice, an acid, or any form of vitamin C will eat away the surface. Once your tooth enamel is ruined, it's permanent. Your teeth will be considerably
weaker and much more prone to cavities. All home remedies should be used in moderation and monitored closely.
Dark Circles & Puffy Under-Eye Bags
As we get older, dark circles and bags underneath our eyes become more prominent. But make no mistake, this problem is not exclusive only to people
getting on in their years. Young adults and teens can also have a run-in with this annoying problem.
There are many factors that contribute to those unsightly dark circles and puffy bags underneath your eyes. The most common ones are lack of sleep,
allergies, aging, stress, poor diet and genetics. Unless you have surgery, there's no sure way to cure or get rid of circles or bags. By taking some easy
steps at home to minimize them, you'll improve the appearance of your eyes and your overall health.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water. This will actually prevent your body from trying to retain it and causing a counterproductive swelling-affect that happens all over.
Watch Your Diet
Make a mental note to cut down on caffeine and sodium. Both of these promote water retention that can settle in your face as you sleep, causing puffy
eyes. Take multi-vitamins, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and you'll probably notice other benefits too, like reduced blood pressure and lower body
fat.
Ease Your Stress Level
By reducing your stress, you'll rest and sleep more effectively. You'll be rubbing your eyes less and your facial expressions will be much more relaxed.
Get Plenty of Sleep
Lack of sleep is a major cause for both dark circles and under-eye bags. Maintain a regular sleep schedule and your body won't be thrown into
overdrive with irregular hours. Try sleeping with your head on two pillows, so fluids will be less likely to settle in your face and give you tired eyes.
Cool Compresses
Here's some simple remedies you can use right at home. For cool compresses to reduce the puffiness underneath your eyes, you can use tea bags,
potato slices or the old standby, cucumber slices. For a quick fix, try placing two spoons in the freezer for 10-15 minutes and position them over your
eyes while you relax.
Use Concealer
A concealer can do wonders to hide dark circles or puffiness under your eyes. Choose a color that is just one shade lighter than your skin tone. If you
go too light, you'll bring more attention to the problem area. Pat your concealer on first and blend it in so it looks natural. Then apply your foundation
and set it with a light dusting of loose powder.
Add a little moisturizer to your foundation to and it will glide on smoothly.
Skip eye shadow and use an eyeliner pencil underneath your eyes, followed by mascara.
Don't use lip liner, instead choose a matte lipstick for staying power. Max Factor's "LipFinity" requires just one application for hours of wear.
Use a matching eyeliner pencil to touch up sparse areas in your eyebrows.
Don't have time for a tan? Invest in some bronzing powder for your face and shoulders.
Use disposable make-up remover cloths for removing eye shadow and mascara. Baby wipes serve the same purpose.
Have an electric razor on hand for quick shaves.
Use neutral shades and you don't have to worry about your cosmetics clashing with your clothing.
Periodically sharpen all of your make-up pencils so you're not fishing for the sharpener at the last minute.
Hair
Need your bangs trimmed, but have no time to visit the salon? Trim them yourself. While they are wet, pull them forward and divide into three sections.
Snip the middle first, followed by the sides. Snip upwards, at an angle for fringe bangs.
Use an all in one shampoo and conditioner.
Since the tousled look is in style, run your fingers through your hair (without brushing or combing) and pull it back into a ponytail.
Run your blow dryer on high, but use a diffuser.
Scrunch your hair while blow-drying and skip the curling iron or hot rollers.
When your shampoo or conditioner gets low, add a little water to get the last drop.
Soak your hair in conditioner while bathing.
Sleep on a satin pillowcase to save your hairstyle.
Add a light dab of cornstarch or talcum powder to your hair to absorb any excess oil.
For a quick, tousled look the next day, wash hair the night before and put it up in a messy bun. In the morning, take it down and finger comb.
Teeth Whitening
Everyone wants a glamorous movie-star smile, and by today's standards, the whiter your teeth, the better. Of course, we all can't
afford multiple visits to the dentist and stains do come back, making it a recurring problem.
Even with proper care, your teeth can be stained by coffee, soda, tea, medicines, and smoking. The residue of food seeps into the fine cracks of your
teeth, making it nearly impossible to brush out. Whitening toothpastes only bleach out minor discolorations. The older the stain, the more difficult it is to
get rid of.
In most cases, cheap toothpaste doesn't cut it. An expensive toothpaste is often needed for a brighter smile. Unfortunately, getting your teeth whitened
professionally is not an option for everyone. If you want to forego the creams, bleaches, trays, and gels found in drugstores, you can take the natural
approach and use any of the following home remedies for whiter teeth that are both cheap and effective.
Baking Soda: An old-time favorite, baking soda has many purposes, including tooth whitening. Most dentists agree that it's safe to use and works
fairly quickly. You can use it alone on a damp toothbrush or mix it with toothpaste to help neutralize the salty taste.
Hydrogen Peroxide: One of the most popular home remedies, peroxide, is cheap and most people have it on hand. Chances are, you will feel some
burning in your gums, but you'll be left with clean, whiter teeth. Typically, most people will see results within a couple of weeks but it can happen much
sooner. It's also safe to gargle, but don't swallow.
Brush your teeth as you normally do, and then swish for about a minute. Follow up by spitting it out and rinsing thoroughly with water. Another way to
use it is by dipping a cotton swap in the solution and gently rubbing it into your teeth, front and back.
Strawberries: Not many people are aware that strawberries contain natural teeth whitening agents and the seeds work great for cleaning. Since they
also contain sugar and acids, it's important to brush immediately afterwards with a fluoride toothpaste. For easy and quick application, you can either
rub the strawberry against your teeth, or mash it up and use it like toothpaste.
Homemade tooth paste: One of the better home recipes for whiter teeth is a paste consisting of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, table salt and a dab of
toothpaste. Mix it all together and brush away stains.
You can combine any of the above ingredients with wood ash, strawberries, hydrogen peroxide or baking soda for some extra whitening power. Always
clean the ingredients off of your teeth when you're finished by rinsing and brushing with commercial toothpaste.
Remember that teeth naturally have a yellowish tint because of calcium, and essential mineral for strong tooth enamel. Brushing too hard and using
lemon juice, an acid, or any form of vitamin C will eat away the surface. Once your tooth enamel is ruined, it's permanent. Your teeth will be considerably
weaker and much more prone to cavities. All home remedies should be used in moderation and monitored closely.
Dark Circles & Puffy Under-Eye Bags
As we get older, dark circles and bags underneath our eyes become more prominent. But make no mistake, this problem is not exclusive only to people
getting on in their years. Young adults and teens can also have a run-in with this annoying problem.
There are many factors that contribute to those unsightly dark circles and puffy bags underneath your eyes. The most common ones are lack of sleep,
allergies, aging, stress, poor diet and genetics. Unless you have surgery, there's no sure way to cure or get rid of circles or bags. By taking some easy
steps at home to minimize them, you'll improve the appearance of your eyes and your overall health.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water. This will actually prevent your body from trying to retain it and causing a counterproductive swelling-affect that happens all over.
Watch Your Diet
Make a mental note to cut down on caffeine and sodium. Both of these promote water retention that can settle in your face as you sleep, causing puffy
eyes. Take multi-vitamins, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and you'll probably notice other benefits too, like reduced blood pressure and lower body
fat.
Ease Your Stress Level
By reducing your stress, you'll rest and sleep more effectively. You'll be rubbing your eyes less and your facial expressions will be much more relaxed.
Get Plenty of Sleep
Lack of sleep is a major cause for both dark circles and under-eye bags. Maintain a regular sleep schedule and your body won't be thrown into
overdrive with irregular hours. Try sleeping with your head on two pillows, so fluids will be less likely to settle in your face and give you tired eyes.
Cool Compresses
Here's some simple remedies you can use right at home. For cool compresses to reduce the puffiness underneath your eyes, you can use tea bags,
potato slices or the old standby, cucumber slices. For a quick fix, try placing two spoons in the freezer for 10-15 minutes and position them over your
eyes while you relax.
Use Concealer
A concealer can do wonders to hide dark circles or puffiness under your eyes. Choose a color that is just one shade lighter than your skin tone. If you
go too light, you'll bring more attention to the problem area. Pat your concealer on first and blend it in so it looks natural. Then apply your foundation
and set it with a light dusting of loose powder.
African American Beauty Tips
Women of color now have more options to look beautiful, as companies realize the potential to offer quality products and good service
to ethnic market with products especially tailored to her needs, because women of color want to feel welcome at the cosmetics
counter, instead of ignored by companies, as happened until today.
African American women usually have sensitive, oily skin that scars easily, so products powdery based can look chalky and ashy on
darker complexions, while pink pigmented products are unflattering to ethnic skin tones. Skin care basics include a good
understanding of the role of Melanin in your skin.
Today, more companies are producing cosmetics for ethnic skin and hair, including natural and mineral lines that cause less harm to your very special
beauty, including bleaching creams, oil reduction products and sun screens, disregard of color, African American women should all wear sun protection.
Your skin needs special attention to unify skin tone when it comes to applying makeup, downplaying overly prominent features and focusing on the
upper third of the face. Learn to get the best from your face by knowing its structure of your facial features and the evenness of your natural skin color
to create a great look.
Never apply oil based products trying to make your makeup last longer, because dark skin has a tendency to reject all makeup. Melanin pigment
protectors start getting tired with age, shown on the skin as irregular pigmentation, dark patches, age spots and lines.
Hide uneven skin tone by using concealer and powder that is transparent or slightly colored to avoid the shinny look. A foundation tone that is between
the lightest and darkest coloring of your skin, is the most convenient for you.
African hair is the curliest hair, and many women of color suffer hair damage from chemical treatments and heat styling, and also having problems
finding foundation and makeup colors that are at the same time flattering.
Black hair is also the driest and the most fragile, so ethnic woman must skip grease and wash their hair every three weeks using a gentle shampoo,
especially formulated to impart moisture while removing hair-dulling product buildup. Women of color are tired of have been told for decades that grease
is essential for their hair.
Or in other words, you can have healthy hair, beautiful and easy to style whether you wear it straight, curly, wavy or in a natural Afro, however the curlier
the hair, the drier it tends to be. Moisturizing your dry hair, will make it easy to repair damaged hair helping your hair to grow long.
Avoid over blow drying your hair because the hot air causes fried ends and severe damage through prolonged use. Do not use blow dryers, curling
irons or hot-combs that dry your hair. Try brushing your hair out instead for a natural style.
Moisturize your hair using a product that penetrates the cuticle to create shine, for example a pure essence oil, such as lavender oil, almond oil, or even
dropping on it vitamin E messaging gentle. Keep your hair healthy by trimming the ends every four months.
For Women of color may be harder to detect split ends, particularly on textured hair than on straight strands, but easily to get them away if you keep
your hair longer, or make the regular trimming a routine.
Never scratch your scalp because you can cut the skin, making favorable for an assortment of bacteria. In such a case, relieve the itch by swiping the
scalp with an astringent-soaked pad or cotton ball, cleansing the scalp of oily buildup while re-energizing your skin.
Having curly hair does not mean that you should wear in just a very few different styles. If you want to look different and yet original try the Senegalese
twists, an easy to do hair style, cute and fresh, suitable the entire year round, just part your hair horizontally from earlobe to earlobe to get center part.
Now, working back from your forehead, start twisting narrow sections of your hair flat against your scalp, and picking up more strands each time as you
move back like when corn rowing, and end pinning each twist at the horizontal part, leaving the back totally wild and loose.
Women of color now have more options to look beautiful, as companies realize the potential to offer quality products and good service
to ethnic market with products especially tailored to her needs, because women of color want to feel welcome at the cosmetics
counter, instead of ignored by companies, as happened until today.
African American women usually have sensitive, oily skin that scars easily, so products powdery based can look chalky and ashy on
darker complexions, while pink pigmented products are unflattering to ethnic skin tones. Skin care basics include a good
understanding of the role of Melanin in your skin.
Today, more companies are producing cosmetics for ethnic skin and hair, including natural and mineral lines that cause less harm to your very special
beauty, including bleaching creams, oil reduction products and sun screens, disregard of color, African American women should all wear sun protection.
Your skin needs special attention to unify skin tone when it comes to applying makeup, downplaying overly prominent features and focusing on the
upper third of the face. Learn to get the best from your face by knowing its structure of your facial features and the evenness of your natural skin color
to create a great look.
Never apply oil based products trying to make your makeup last longer, because dark skin has a tendency to reject all makeup. Melanin pigment
protectors start getting tired with age, shown on the skin as irregular pigmentation, dark patches, age spots and lines.
Hide uneven skin tone by using concealer and powder that is transparent or slightly colored to avoid the shinny look. A foundation tone that is between
the lightest and darkest coloring of your skin, is the most convenient for you.
African hair is the curliest hair, and many women of color suffer hair damage from chemical treatments and heat styling, and also having problems
finding foundation and makeup colors that are at the same time flattering.
Black hair is also the driest and the most fragile, so ethnic woman must skip grease and wash their hair every three weeks using a gentle shampoo,
especially formulated to impart moisture while removing hair-dulling product buildup. Women of color are tired of have been told for decades that grease
is essential for their hair.
Or in other words, you can have healthy hair, beautiful and easy to style whether you wear it straight, curly, wavy or in a natural Afro, however the curlier
the hair, the drier it tends to be. Moisturizing your dry hair, will make it easy to repair damaged hair helping your hair to grow long.
Avoid over blow drying your hair because the hot air causes fried ends and severe damage through prolonged use. Do not use blow dryers, curling
irons or hot-combs that dry your hair. Try brushing your hair out instead for a natural style.
Moisturize your hair using a product that penetrates the cuticle to create shine, for example a pure essence oil, such as lavender oil, almond oil, or even
dropping on it vitamin E messaging gentle. Keep your hair healthy by trimming the ends every four months.
For Women of color may be harder to detect split ends, particularly on textured hair than on straight strands, but easily to get them away if you keep
your hair longer, or make the regular trimming a routine.
Never scratch your scalp because you can cut the skin, making favorable for an assortment of bacteria. In such a case, relieve the itch by swiping the
scalp with an astringent-soaked pad or cotton ball, cleansing the scalp of oily buildup while re-energizing your skin.
Having curly hair does not mean that you should wear in just a very few different styles. If you want to look different and yet original try the Senegalese
twists, an easy to do hair style, cute and fresh, suitable the entire year round, just part your hair horizontally from earlobe to earlobe to get center part.
Now, working back from your forehead, start twisting narrow sections of your hair flat against your scalp, and picking up more strands each time as you
move back like when corn rowing, and end pinning each twist at the horizontal part, leaving the back totally wild and loose.
Mineral Cosmetics
Mineral Make-up is the most popular among people returning to natural elements in their daily lifestyles or simply because Mineral Cosmetics is an
excellent alternative for body and skin care. Marketed under different names, but sharing a common ingredient, minerals, these cosmetics are found
everywhere around the world.
Mineral Cosmetics, as their name says, are made with minerals and inorganic pigments that exist in nature, in many combinations, including those of
colored minerals, such as zinc, iron oxides, mica, titanium dioxide, and ultramarine pigments, used as makeup from foundation to eye-shadow to
shimmer powder for the body.
Being a modern boom, Mineral Cosmetics come from remote ancient times. Perhaps the Egyptians were the most devoted to them believing that beauty
and fashion were very important. Egyptians used mineral pigments to produce the make-up that we can see in their Papyrus's and tombs.
Some Egyptians dynasties used powdered green malachite brushed under the eyes, and all of them throughout the history of Egypt had rouge to color
the face and lips, made from red ochre. The scientific analysis of some Egyptian cosmetic powders date back to as early as 2,000 BC.
Minerals such as galena and malachite was ground on stone palettes to make eye painting, applied with their fingers or a Kohl pencil made of stone,
ivory or wood. Such palettes have been found in graves, perhaps to ensure that the deceased had the means to grind eye makeup after life according
to their beliefs.
The emphasizing of the eyes was not only cosmetic, but also to protect them from the bright sunlight of the desert. Egyptians used cosmetics regardless
of sex and social status for both aesthetic and therapeutic reasons. Oils and fats were applied to the skin to protect it, besides being mixed into
perfumes and incenses.
Mineral Cosmetics used today in countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and other countries of the Middle East are modern natural variations of
those belonging to the ancient empires of Egypt and Rome. Herbal Face Packs have also been used since before recorded times, particularly by Indian
dancers in combinations with mineral cosmetics that are now impossible to find.
Some other mineral cosmetics come from oral traditions from generation to generation, including concoctions with crushed pigments that now are mixed
with neutral cold cream to be applied as natural lipstick, protecting the lips against dryness at the same time.
Modern Arabic world has never stopped using the mineral crushed blends to line the eyes not only for beauty but superstitions coming from Egyptian
times, in the belief that "Kohl" eyeliner will ward off evil spirits. Originally, Kohl made of galena or lead sulfide was mined in Upper Egypt, or at the Red
Sea Coast.
Today, most women use Mineral Cosmetics to avoid wrinkled skin caused by the heavy and constant application of modern makeup with synthetic
formulation, or restore skin damaged by abuse due to harsh makeup products, and for those who want a natural look and feel, that stays on all day long.
A wide range of products are available in the market today, including lipstick, eyebrow pencil, concealer, mascaras and even gels that can be used as
moisturizers and foundations, as well as other Mineral Cosmetics enhanced with Vitamins A and E incorporated into the mineral formulation, that liquefy
once applied to the skin, producing a satiny finish.
Mineral Cosmetics are inorganic and do not contain moisture, preventing bacteria from growing with no need of preservatives, oils or waxes, which could
affect the skin, and they are practically well tolerated by everyone in all climates, available both as natural beauty care by health providers, or as part of
traditional cosmetic lines, introduced to make their products more affordable and accessible.
I recommend SHEER COVER MINERAL MAKEUP!
Mineral Make-up is the most popular among people returning to natural elements in their daily lifestyles or simply because Mineral Cosmetics is an
excellent alternative for body and skin care. Marketed under different names, but sharing a common ingredient, minerals, these cosmetics are found
everywhere around the world.
Mineral Cosmetics, as their name says, are made with minerals and inorganic pigments that exist in nature, in many combinations, including those of
colored minerals, such as zinc, iron oxides, mica, titanium dioxide, and ultramarine pigments, used as makeup from foundation to eye-shadow to
shimmer powder for the body.
Being a modern boom, Mineral Cosmetics come from remote ancient times. Perhaps the Egyptians were the most devoted to them believing that beauty
and fashion were very important. Egyptians used mineral pigments to produce the make-up that we can see in their Papyrus's and tombs.
Some Egyptians dynasties used powdered green malachite brushed under the eyes, and all of them throughout the history of Egypt had rouge to color
the face and lips, made from red ochre. The scientific analysis of some Egyptian cosmetic powders date back to as early as 2,000 BC.
Minerals such as galena and malachite was ground on stone palettes to make eye painting, applied with their fingers or a Kohl pencil made of stone,
ivory or wood. Such palettes have been found in graves, perhaps to ensure that the deceased had the means to grind eye makeup after life according
to their beliefs.
The emphasizing of the eyes was not only cosmetic, but also to protect them from the bright sunlight of the desert. Egyptians used cosmetics regardless
of sex and social status for both aesthetic and therapeutic reasons. Oils and fats were applied to the skin to protect it, besides being mixed into
perfumes and incenses.
Mineral Cosmetics used today in countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and other countries of the Middle East are modern natural variations of
those belonging to the ancient empires of Egypt and Rome. Herbal Face Packs have also been used since before recorded times, particularly by Indian
dancers in combinations with mineral cosmetics that are now impossible to find.
Some other mineral cosmetics come from oral traditions from generation to generation, including concoctions with crushed pigments that now are mixed
with neutral cold cream to be applied as natural lipstick, protecting the lips against dryness at the same time.
Modern Arabic world has never stopped using the mineral crushed blends to line the eyes not only for beauty but superstitions coming from Egyptian
times, in the belief that "Kohl" eyeliner will ward off evil spirits. Originally, Kohl made of galena or lead sulfide was mined in Upper Egypt, or at the Red
Sea Coast.
Today, most women use Mineral Cosmetics to avoid wrinkled skin caused by the heavy and constant application of modern makeup with synthetic
formulation, or restore skin damaged by abuse due to harsh makeup products, and for those who want a natural look and feel, that stays on all day long.
A wide range of products are available in the market today, including lipstick, eyebrow pencil, concealer, mascaras and even gels that can be used as
moisturizers and foundations, as well as other Mineral Cosmetics enhanced with Vitamins A and E incorporated into the mineral formulation, that liquefy
once applied to the skin, producing a satiny finish.
Mineral Cosmetics are inorganic and do not contain moisture, preventing bacteria from growing with no need of preservatives, oils or waxes, which could
affect the skin, and they are practically well tolerated by everyone in all climates, available both as natural beauty care by health providers, or as part of
traditional cosmetic lines, introduced to make their products more affordable and accessible.
I recommend SHEER COVER MINERAL MAKEUP!
