Enjoy the sun with mineral make-up! Is that possible?

Foundation and natural sun protection

Foundations, they come in all shapes and sizes, with the main aim of beautifully evening out your skin. As a cream, balm, or powder, with natural coverage, medium or full. You choose the foundation that suits you. But there are many more differences that you can pay attention to when choosing your perfect foundation...

Foundation formula on a natural basis

There are many more differences that you can pay attention to when looking for the perfect foundation. For example, whether the foundation has a natural formula without synthetic fragrances and dyes. The composition of your favorite foundation can also clog your skin due to skin-sealing ingredients such as talc, silicone or mineral oils.

The use of (synthetic) substances in make-up and cosmetics can cause your skin to become unbalanced. This can cause an allergic reaction to the skin and clog the skin. This can cause pimples or even more wrinkles.

Foundation with a mineral sun filter

Of course, you only want the best for your skin and you also want to protect it from the sun as best as possible. Then it is important to know whether there is a sun filter in your foundation or not.

Mineral Foundations also have mineral sun filters. These are sun filters that have a light-reflecting effect and repel harmful UVA and UVB rays, thus preventing sunburn and sun damage [1]. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the natural sun filters in mineral foundations that provide protection against Ultraviolet light (UVA and UVB). Titanium Dioxide also prevents skin aging and also provides good coverage. Zinc Oxide also helps relieve inflammation and acts as an antioxidant. In addition, there is a third mineral that ensures that your skin is protected against the sun and that is Iron Oxide. This mineral blocks infrared radiation, which keeps your skin nice and cool and also gives the color to the make-up [2].

Silicone coating

Check whether the sun filters used in your mineral makeup do not contain a silicone coating. Silicones are usually listed as Dimethicone, Methicone or Cyclopentasiloxane on the INCI (ingredients) list, because the formula contains titanium dioxide based on nanotechnology. This means that very small particles can penetrate the skin barrier when the silicone coating is dissolved by, for example, swimming or perspiration. Various scientific studies have now shown that this can damage health [1,3,4].

The mineral foundations from Mineralogie

But good news! Mineralogie's 100% animal-free mineral foundations are not based on nanotechnology and are therefore safe. Mineralogie's liquid make-up, such as Liquid Hydration, hydrates and cares for the skin extra by adding plant extracts, Vitamin A and E and also has a sun factor 15. Just like our BB Creams and the Pressed Mineral Foundations. The Pressed Foundations are pressed with pure almond oil that also provides extra care for your skin. The loose powders, or the Loose Mineral Foundations and Loose Mineral Blushes, have an SPF 26. This is because they are not mixed with other active ingredients but consist purely of minerals. This makes Mineralogie's loose mineral foundation (available in a jar or dispensing brush) suitable for the most sensitive skin that can withstand almost nothing.

With Mineralogie make-up in the sun

And you know what's so nice? On a beautiful summer day, you can simply put on your favorite Mineralogie foundation and stroll along the boulevard, sit on a terrace or even take it to the beach without your skin breaking out. These mineral foundations remain comfortable and airy without disrupting the natural skin balance and closing the skin.

Did you know that minerals are water-repellent?

This means your make-up stays in place perfectly throughout the day and your skin is also well protected. Just touch up occasionally with, for example, the Dispensing Brush Matte Clear and your look will remain flawless.

I have been speaking from my own experience for more than 10 years. There really is no other make-up on my face than Mineral.

Let the sun shine!

Love,

Sandra

[1] Jain, S. K., & Jain, N. K. (2010). Multiparticulate carriers for sun‐screening agents. International journal of cosmetic science, 32(2), 89-98.

[2] Bernstein, E. F., Sarkas, H. W., & Boland, P. (2021). Iron oxides in novel skin care formulations attenuate blue light for enhanced protection against skin damage. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(2), 532-537.

[3] R. Winter, "A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients" (New York, Three Rivers Press, 1999)

[4] Hagedorn-Leweke, U. and Lippold, B.C. Accumulation of sunscreens and other compounds in keratinous substrates. EUR. J. Pharm. Biopharm. 46, 215–221 (1998)