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JANECKA MINERAL MAKE-UP Cosmetic Grade Ground Minerals, Oxides & Micas that will not clog your pores
Zinc Oxide - is another white powder that is used as a natural sun-block, astringent, and antiseptic, soothes and heals irritated skin, making this ingredients great for acne prone or rosacea sensitive skin, offers sun protection UVA & UVB Magnesium Stearate - magnesium is a naturally occurring metal and stearic acid is derived from vegetable oil Oxides -are purified iron salts, used as a pigment to color mineral make-up instead of made-made colorants Ultramarine Blue- is a clay that has been heated to a high temperature, discovered by the Egyptians, this mineral is used as a colorant Micas - a reflective mineral which is added to provide a satin finish 100% Silk Powder - natural moisturizer, entraps oil, an ancient aid to dry skin
Ingredients to AVOID in Mineral Make-up Bismuth Oxychloride - this ingredient is found in most of the mainstream mineral cosmetic companies...a by-product of the lead and copper refining, rarely occurs in nature, a skin irritant, leaves an unnatural shiny finish, clogs pores and causes blemishes, in large amounts can cause cystic acne, many people are sensitive to this bulking and filler ingredient Talc - a known carcinogen very drying and irritating to skin, accentuates lines, linked to uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and respiratory problems in infants Chemical Preservatives Parabens - man-made preservatives have been found in breast cancer tissue and increases the aging process (mineral make-up is inert and needs no preservatives) Alkyl Hydroxdy Benzoate Preservatives and red dyes are both associated with cancer Corn Starch and Rice Powder - cheap fillers, not minerals Dyes or Lakes - coal tar derivatives, low-level exposure is linked to cancer Dimethicone - a silicone oil that coats the skin like plastic
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