You would think that after years of having acne and cystic acne issues, I would be used to seeing this. Unfortunately, it still shocks me.
Having acne and wearing makeup can be a catch 22. Most people with acne want to wear makeup to achieve a flawless skin look. However, wearing makeup can add to our problems. I thought I was doing a good thing by purchasing mineral makeup...until now. Not all mineral makeup is created equal. Check this out.
Most popular mineral makeup today contains bismuth oxychloride:
Bismuth Oxychloride - this ingredient is found in most of the mainstream mineral cosmetic
companies...a by-product of the lead and copper refining, rarely occurs in nature, a skin
irritant, leaves an unnatural shiny finish, clogs pores and causes blemishes, in large amounts
can cause cystic acne, many people are sensitive to this bulking and filler ingredient. (Information compiled by Shelly Wheeler, Lemongrass Consultant)
So why do companies use it?
Bismuth oxychloride is used because it's said to give the make up a silky texture. It makes application a lot better.
Yes, it does make for flawless application, but looking at the above picture, it's just not worth it. My goal is to clear my skin so that all I will need is a tinted moisturizer if anything. On Facebook, I've created a page called Altogether Beautiful - Skincare with Mylah. There, you can help me solve these skin care woes! I'm open to ideas and consultations.
Side note: my Lemongrass Spa products - sheer mineral makeup does not contain bismuth oxychloride. I'm simply trying to figure out which two shades will work for me.
