In order for your mineral makeup to buff smoothly into your skin and give you a smooth and natural look, you need to prepare it properly. You should look for a gentle cleanser, a toner to regulate the ph of the skin and diminish the look of pores, and a hydrating moisturizer or primer. A good sunscreen is a must as well. Mineral make-up already contains titanium dioxide and some formulations also contain zinc oxide, which are both excellent sunscreens. Skin also needs to be exfoliated to keep the pores clear and unclogged, but harsh exfoliates should be avoided. Milder, oatmeal-based facial scrubs can help unplug the oily pores, and are much kinder to sensitive skin.
A good Mineral Makeup Primer is important as well. The primer smooths the skin and gives the minerals a flawless base to adhear to. If you find your skin looks dry or flaky after mineral makeup application, a light exfoliation and a good primer will probably be the perfect solution. Make sure your primer or moisturizer is completely dry before applying your foundation.
Instead of covering spots or acne with a liquid oil consealer that can further clog your pores, dab on an anti-acne formula and use a mineral powder concealer to hide acne and to absorb excess oil. Our Mineral concealer is ideal for acne and rosacea sufferers as it provides complete coverage of blemishes at the same time helping to heal and calm inflammations with the high levels of zinc oxide.
Without these basic cleansing actions, skin becomes dull, devitalized and cannot defend itself against environmental damage. If you prepare your skin properly first, your mineral makeup will glide on and give you flawless coverage. |
