I was at the health and beauty section buying my usual personal effects and I overheard this lady looking for mineral makeup. Wondering what’s all the fuss about mineral makeup, I googled it as soon as I reached home. Turns out, mineral makeup has become increasingly popular these days. Instead of allergenic face paint, why not try some for the Halloween.

You might be a little curious about it but hesitate to try it out. If you have worries that it might cause certain reactions in your skin, erase them now. Minerals have been used since ancient times for health purposes and now, specialists have found a way to infuse minerals in makeup. Here are some fast facts about mineral makeup.

They’re best for sensitive skin. Minerals have anti-inflammatory properties, so they keep you from getting rashes. They’re naturally hypoallergenic and serve as natural sunscreen. Also their particles are super fine that they’re very gentle and minimize the risk of irritation.

They minimize breakouts. You’ll never have to worry about getting clogged pores that turn into pimples. These minerals are inorganic, so they don’t attract bacteria on your face. And since the particles are so fine, they let your skin “breathe” more freely than your average foundation or pressed powder. Some minerals have the ability of absorbing oil so you have less chances of getting pimples, while getting a fresh matte look.

They have exfoliating properties. Some of these minerals help exfoliate your skin gently without making your skin feel raw afterwards.

They’re great for those with sensitive eyes or wear contacts. Mineral eye makeup have a clean finish that hides creases and provides full coverage and long-wearing color without the irritation and discomfort.

So for those with sensitive skin, mineral makeup is the best way to go. But do remember, less is more, that is, less ingredients. The best mineral products are those that have fewer chemicals and have more natural formulas.