WHY USE MINERALS?

We all know the benefits of a diet rich in minerals, why not take that same mentality to our makeup and skin care products?  

At Daisy Blue Naturals, we believe in our core purpose of 'making a difference in every life we touch,' and for us that means creating products that are safe, 'edible' and truly natural!  After all, what you put ON your body ends up IN your body, why not make a healthier choice?

Types of minerals and ingredients we use:

Zinc Oxide

Titanium Dioxide

Mica

Aloe Vera Powder

Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C) 

As with all of our products, we want YOU to be informed of what else is out there, and the reasons why we choose NOT to use certain ingredients.  So here is our list of 3 commonly used mineral makeup ingredients we mark with a big STAY AWAY!

Bismuth Oxychloride – a chemical compound composed of bismuth, oxygen, and chlorine.  This ingredient is considered irritating to the skin, can cause redness, and because of the heavier element bismuth, it can make the makeup feel and look heavier on the face.

Chalk – I remember a time in elementary school when I was asked to go outside and pound out the chalk from the chalkboard erasers!!  Yes, I may be dating myself a bit as we have moved into white boards and smart boards, but I still love remembering the white, chalky mess that would cover our hands and clothing!  Yep, same type of chalk used in school is in many different mineral makeup formulations today.  Although considered safe to use, chalk can be extremely drying to the skin, which is why it is widely used in gymnastics and weightlifting as it helps absorb excess water and oils, and continues to dry out the skin so those involved in those sports can have a nice, clean grip.

Talc – properly known as hydrated magnesium silicate, this ingredient is found in makeup, body and baby powders.  Recent studies have linked talc to certain health concerns, such as pulmonary issues and some types of cancer.  The FDA regards this ingredient as safe at quantities under 2%; why take a chance when there are alternatives that are safer?

Now you know what to stay away from, let’s look at the ingredients we use and how they benefit you:

Oxides – naturally occurring, renewable minerals from the Earth’s crust, oxides provide many important qualities to mineral makeup.  They are lighter in weight, safe to use, and provide natural UV blocking, giving our foundations a SPF 7-18, depending on how much is used and the color. 

Mica – micas are silicate minerals that are created naturally.  They are used in makeup for color and shimmer.  The most commonly found micas are phlogopite, biotite, and lepidolite.  Micas are safe to use giving you a natural color choice in your makeup.

Aloe Vera Powder – creates an extremely light and silky setting powder.  Replaces talc or chalk used in ‘other’ mineral makeup. 

Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) – rich in antioxidants, gives our makeup anti-age benefits.  Vitamin C is also a cofactor used in the synthesis of collagen, which helps our skin remain youthful and glowing!