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Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:17 pm  |
I just stumbled upon an insightful article on mineral makeup. Thought that I should share it with others.
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Mineral Makeup as Sunscreen:
Titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide are the keys to the sun protection offered by such makeups. These inorganic, insoluble minerals are considered "physical sunscreens," and they work by reflecting the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR) away from the skin, as opposed to chemical/organic sunscreens, which absorb rather than reflect UVR.
"For incidental exposure - if you go out for a short while - mineral makeup used without a separate sunscreen is fine if the makeup's SPF is at least 15," says Diane S. Berson, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City.
When you're planning to stay out in the sun for longer than 15 minutes, "Mineral makeup with SPF can enhance your protection if layered over a sunscreen product," explains Leslie Baumann, MD, Director of the Cosmetic Dermatology division at Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami. The powder, applied on top of sunscreen, will probably catch any spots you may have missed. |
Read more here: http://www.skincancer.org/healthy-lifestyle/go-with-your-own-glow/getting-gorgeous-and-sun-safe-with-mineral-makeup |
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