Are all Mineral Powders Created Equal?

New Motives Custom Mineral Powders and ingredients. 

Mineral Powders have taken the cosmetics industry by storm. Mineral powders are
beneficial for the skin, look natural, and can be used as virtually any cosmetic—
translucent powders, powder foundations, eye shadows, blushers, concealers,
eyeliners, brow powders, and bronzers. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons prefer
mineral powder cosmetics for their patients for post-procedure and post-surgery
wear because they are so gentle on the skin. Women love mineral powders for their
many outstanding qualities and functions, most importantly, how beautiful they make them look!
What Are Mineral Powders? Titanium dioxide, a critical ingredient in mineral powders, can be micronized (milled into a fine powder) which makes the mineral powder easier to apply and provides a more natural look. 

Following are mineral powder ingredients and their functions. Most of the ingredients listed are commonly found in loose mineral powders, while a few are less common.
Pressed mineral powders will contain additional ingredients that are used to bind the powder.

Titanium Dioxide -Derived from Titanium. It has the most tinting power of (yellow) white pigments. Also recognized as one of the most effective ingredients for sun protection. Our Titanium Dioxide is triple milled.

Micronized Titanium Dioxide – finely milled Titanium Dioxide Provides the same benefits of Titanium Dioxide but makes mineral powder finer and easier to apply. Our triple milled Titanium Dioxide makes our mineral powder easier to apply and gives it a finer, more luxurious texture. It “floats” cross the skin giving the makeup a “lighter” look.

Zinc Oxide – Provides opacity. It also believed to aid in healing skin disorders. Zinc oxide also provides sun protection. This is a basic ingredient in our mineral powder.

Mica – Provides texture and light diffusion (luminescence) and lip. Our shimmers contain mica. We have shimmers and matte powders so that clients can choose whether or not they want luminescence.

Bismuth Ox chloride- Provides luminescence and is sometimes referred to as “synthetic pearl”. May cause allergic reactions to skin. Motives  DOES NOT USE Bismuth Ox chloride in mineral powders since it provides shine and is a possible skin irritant.

Sericite- A derivative of silica that provides silky texture and light diffusing qualities. The addition of Sericite changes the molecular weight of the powder, allowing it to lay lightly on the skin. Our mineral powder contain Sericite to enhance the silkiness and luxuriousness of the minerals, Sericite also provides light diffusing properties without creating shine.

Kaolin- French Clay help absord oil. Motives Minerals contain French Clay for natural oil absorption.

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