Green Health Research

SAFE MAKEUP WITH VITAMIN D San Antonio, TX Dec. 2010 At http://www.greenhealthresearch.com Mica is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are finely ground and used in cosmetics to add color and give makeup a silky feel. Mica minerals range in color from green to brown to black and some are even clear. Some mica minerals add a natural sparkle to eyeshadows and blushes, while other mica minerals are matte and help control oil so your skin stays shine-free throughout the day. Nationally, mica minerals are found in North Carolina, Arizona, and South Dakota among other areas, and Japan and Canada also import mica to the US. Mica is mined and then ground into a smooth, silky powder for use in a wide range of cosmetics-everything from foundation to eyeshadow to blush! Every kind of safe makeup you could ask for. Choosing makeup products that contain mica rather than chemical dyes and fillers benefit your skin in many ways. Mica is responsible for keeping many cosmetic products hypoallergenic because it is not irritating to the skin like many artificial colorants can be. If you have allergies to cosmetic dyes, looking for cosmetics that contain mica instead of FD&C dyes and colorants is one way to try and avoid allergic reactions. Mica is also non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores or cause breakouts. This is great if you have suffer from acne or have problems with blackheads and other skin blemishes, because mica won’t contribute to these problems and allows your skin to breathe throughout the day. Titanium dioxide is a natural, non-chemical sunscreen that you should always look for in your makeup and moisturizers. Titanium dioxide exists in nature in three different crystalline forms, and can be mined from soil for use in a multitude of products. Nationally, both Florida and Virginia have high concentrations of titanium dioxide in they source from their soil, and the US also imports the compound from other countries. The same cannot be said of many chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone and avobenzone, which enter your blood stream and are then stored in your body fat. This is an incredibly negative side effect as oxybenzone, avobenzone, and other chemical sunscreens have been shown to generate free radicals once inside your body. Free radicals are unstable chemical compounds that cause cell damage that can lead to cancer. Obviously, with a long-term side effect of cancer, chemical sunscreens are not worth any potential sun protection benefit of safe makeup.

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