Is it Time to Detox Your Make-up Bag?
According to mineral make-up pioneer, Jane Iredale, while a tendency to blocked pores and spots is most often caused by hormonal imbalances and genetic traits, we can make things worse by wearing make-up that exacerbates the problem. The first step to ‘detoxing’ your make-up is to check formulations for ingredients which may cause problems. The second is to switch to mineral make-up products which not only subtly mask any imperfections, but do so without clogging pores or causing break-outs.
“Conventional make-up formulations can interrupt the skin’s ability to breathe and inhibit the body’s ability to detoxify,” explains Jane, “Make-up can sit on and in the skin, blocking pores and stopping it from functioning properly. Watch out for make-up that contains octyl palmitate, oil, talc and corn starch. These ubiquitous ingredients can block pores and cause spots. Acne and rosacea sufferers should be concerned especially about the red FD&C dyes in blushers which are extremely comedogenic.
She adds “If someone has broken out in spots in the cheek area, I suggest she change her blusher to one that doesn’t contain FD&C synthetic dyes. Sunscreens can also be culprits. Since the advent of mineral cosmetics, make-up has become firmly part of the solution, not part of the problem.”
Jane also recommends cleaning your make-up brushes once a month. Dirty brushes contribute to the spread of bacteria via a build-up of sebum and dead skin, another potential cause of spots and infections. Clean brushes also ensure better distribution and appearance of your make-up.
Finally, don’t use make-up past its use by date, particularly oil based products like mascaras and lip products, as the oils can go rancid and cause irritation. If your product smells strange, bin it.
jane iredale make-up is derived from micronized minerals and is free from perfume, chemical dyes and preservatives (the top three sensitisers); it offers flawless, ‘barely there’ coverage and rich pigments for eyes, lips and cheeks, whilst promoting healthy skin. The mineral bases gain their high SPF and soothing, anti-inflammatory characteristics from the inert, reflectant properties of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide rather than from chemical sunscreens. Those with sensitive skin, as well as acne and rosacea sufferers, find they can use the jane iredale make-up without fear of sensitivity or blocked pores.
jane iredale PurePressed Base (£39.95) or Amazing Base (£37) and act as a four-in-one product – concealer, foundation, powder and sunscreen. They are non-comedogenic, excluding pore-clogging fillers such as talc and cornstarch. The mineral crystals form a filter, allowing skin to breathe and protecting it from airborne pollutants.
jane iredale PurePressed Blush (£19.95) mineral blushers in the range also provide a safe option for those who find they break out in spots from synthetic dyes found in other blushers.
For more information about jane iredale products, visit www.janeiredale.com
