BB cream stands for blemish balm or beauty balm. It is a cosmetic item intended to act as the only product you’ll need after you wash your face, an all-in-one and multi-functional product. MD Beauty Secrets’ Age Defense BB Cream is a 6-in-1 treatment. It contains: SPF 50+ (UVA/UVB) 16.2 % Micronized Zinc All-day Oil Control (lipids regulate oil in combination skin types.) Universal Tint/Concealer (we use a pigment that mirrors the skin color that it is on.) Moisturizer (ceramides to hydrate) Makeup Primer (dimethicone which is the non comedogenic version of makeup primers) Antioxidant Protection (provides UVA protection with green tea, vitamin c and others) It is the first ever Medical Grade BB cream that will give your skin the healthy touch of color it…
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Minimizing Large Pores
Every hair on your body stems from a pore. The average adult has more or less 5 million hairs on his/her body. If you’re feeling insecure about your visibly large pores, take comfort in the fact that at least 4.9 million of your pores are minuscule and unnoticeable. Nevertheless, the pores that we do notice in the mirror are the ones that we relentlessly worry and think about. But why are some pores smaller than others? Large pores are a sign of excessive oil production. The skin’s sebaceous glands are connected to hair follicles. The sebaceous glands secrete sebum, which is an oily substance that lubricates and waterproofs the skin. Excessive sebum production will widen the walls of the pore lining, creating larger and more visible…
How Mineral Makeup Can Prevent Aging
Mineral makeup has become quite popular in recent years. Many choose to use it because it contains more natural ingredients than other types of makeup and it is actually good for your skin. Mineral makeup doesn’t clog pores, which is one of the main reasons why it has become so popular among women. This is because mineral makeup is oil-free, non-comedogenic, anti-inflammatory, and does not harbor any bacteria. Mineral makeup is often recommended by aestheticians, makeup artists, and dermatologists because of the protective qualities for the skin that it offers. The ingredients that make mineral makeup so effective are zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide. Both of these minerals have been shown to be an effective protector against harmful UV rays. Not only will mineral makeup…
The Benefits of Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup has gained in popularity in recent years primarily because it is a purer form of makeup. Those who suffer from acne enjoy the many benefits that mineral makeup has to offer, primarily the fact that it is formulated using inorganic minerals which also happen to be oil-free. Because these minerals are oil-free, they will not allow the growth of bacteria. This factor alone has made it extremely popular among those who have acne-prone skin. Mineral makeup is also highly beneficial to those who suffer from allergies or have sensitive skin. Because there are no perfumes or chemical dyes added during the manufacturing process, mineral makeup is gentle enough for all skin types. Mineral makeup provides users with many benefits that cannot be attributed…