Makeup minerals can be confusing. In the past year those has been so much media hype about mineral makeup that everyone is looking for natural mineral remedies. However, not all makeup minerals are good. Some of the most common are at best ineffectual. They could really cause some serious skin problems.

We all want to get the most out of our mineral makeup. However, this type of makeup isn’t good for everybody and you may not want to switch over entirely. Perhaps all they want is earth minerals. The anti-aging benefits could be what they are looking for. Maybe they just want to stay away from the problems that makeup minerals can cause.

Your really need to understand the minerals in your makeup. We have put together a short list of makeup minerals. It will help you view your makeup’s ingredients a little more clearly.

• Zinc and zinc oxide
These are common in pure mineral products. Zinc and Zinc Oxide are naturally occurring sunscreens. They also can smooth out your features and hide wrinkles. In there pure form, they will not hurt your skin.

• Titanium dioxide
In most mineral makeups this is a common ingredient. It will even out flaws in your complexion. If it is in pure mineral makeup, then it also can alleviate acne and rosacea. However, it can also be mixed with artificial ingredients that may make the end result less hypoallergenic.

• Mica
The anti-aging mineral that is added to these natural makeups is Mica. It will actually reflect light away from your wrinkles. It will draw attention away from any irregularity. When this mineral is added to makeup, it is ground up so fine that you can’t tell its there. You can also find it in many non-mineral makeup anti-aging and camouflaging products.

• Bismuth
Bismuth has long been a very controversial mineral. This mineral is also unrefined. However, the mineral must be processed before putting in mineral makeup. Its not that easy to just crush into powder. There are some that say it should not even be an earth mineral. It creates a fresh “glow” that many users love. Itching is a side effect that can result if you have sensitive skin or tend to sweat.

• Talc
One of the most often used minerals is talc. It has long been used in consmetics. But, many people are highly allergic to this mineral. Its main function is to be used as a filler. If you use common makeups, then you are definitely using some talc. Makeup minerals usually exclude this mineral, even though it is legitimate, due to it being a common alergen.