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Whats All The Hype With Mineral Makeup? 

     In short, Mineral Makeup is not petroleum-based and does not contain filler ingredients that can block your pores. Thus, it allows for your skin to breath and because of this is less likely to cause irritation or blemishes.

     Petroleum which originates from fossils fuels are included in cosmetics to offer the skin moisture. However, while it sits on the surface it also blocks the skins pores, prohibiting the skin from breathing properly. Additionally, some of petroleum derivatives, such as propylene glycol, can dry the skin resulting in microscopic breakage which allows bacteria to enter. THE END RESUT: The dreaded "P Word". PIMPLES! 

     Your skin, the largest organ of the body, acts as a physical barrier to many of the pollutants in the atmosphere. Modern research at the Herb Research Foundation found that the skin absorbs up to 60% of the chemicals in products that it comes into contact with directly into the bloodstream. 

       Chemical-free Mineral Makeup, such as La Bella Donna Mineral Foundation is micronized, leaving it too large to clog pores. It also offers a natural barrier from the suns damaging rays without allowing harsh chemicals to enter the blood stream. 

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