Mineral cosmetics

Mineral cosmetics are forms of make-up that are composed of compressed minerals.[1] Most of these products are pure mineral, and do not contain any oil or wax additives.[2] Some kinds of minerals can have beneficial health results for the skin, combining health effects with cosmetic results.[1] The claim that applying minerals directly to the skin in the form of cosmetics has health benefits, however, has inspired some scientific controversy.[3] Historically some mineral additives have proven to be poisonous to the skin, such as lead.[4] and the mineral Bismuth that can cause a negative skin reaction. However the kinds of minerals used in modern products are not harmful to the skin.[1]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kristin Ma (2001). Beauty Pure and Simple: The Ayurvedic Approach to Beautiful Skin. Shambhala Publications. p. 102. ISBN 9780834827523. https://books.google.com/books?id=QV-PqiHcnVcC&dq=mineral+cosmetics&pg=PA102. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
2. ↑ Kat James, Oz Garcia (2003). The Truth About Beauty: Transform Your Looks And Your Life From The Inside Out. Simon and Schuster. p. EBook, page not given. ISBN 9781416577423. https://books.google.com/books?id=P1F8PsOYqGkC&dq=mineral+cosmetics+iron&pg=PT172.
3. ↑ Maria Ricapito (November 2006). "Is it Really Healthily, Prettier, Better--The Dirt on the Mineral Make-up Craze". Women's Health. p. 111. https://books.google.com/books?id=EMYDAAAAMBAJ&dq=mineral+cosmetics&pg=PA111. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
4. ↑ Jerome O. Nriagu (1983). Lead and Lead Poisoning in Antiquity. Wiley. pp. 23, 131, 299.

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