Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Hi Nan and Friends! Thanks Nan for the information. I had been noting the various toxic flags about the fine powder of the mineral makeups I have seen so far. Although you want an extra fine powder for mixing, it must be weighted. I have heard bad things about talc, but want to further study that. I know that kaolin clay/fuller's earth have been mentioned, but also there are suspicions about those too. Initially, my search has been to find ways to make a pressed powder-style makeup. I never liked using loose powders much personally, mainly because I am so clumsy and waste my fine pretty color everywhere... One application is ALL I have ever gotten from loose powders (LOL) I know that I want the makeup to have some moisturizing qualities, and either vitamin E, jojoba, shea, hemp or evening primrose oil (or a combination of all those) were something I was going to do further research on. These mentioned butters/oils seem to have the best natural skin loving qualities, and are easily available. Not sure about a preservative additive yet, but I really hate to even think about preservatives just yet. Suggestions would be well taken and considered. It is amazing how much information I have on raw ingredients alone. My personal " glossary " is growing and I may need a new computer by the time I am through researching ingredients alone. <VBG> Thank you all for your support in my searching! Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 I've been watching this thread here as well as " the other forum " and on another site and after it came here I was hoping Maurice would pipe up and give us some input. My personal, unprofessional, opinion is the same as Gillian's I don't believe that these warnings are intended for individual Make up application that they are intended for the manufacturer. I, too, use loose mineral makeup, I don't shake my brushes in the air and I don't see the air " full of particles " of oxides. I can't see that the potential harm of a few loose minerals is any greater than the other ingredients used in make up. But this is my opinion and is in no way fact, nor can I back up any of this with any supporting evidence--just opinion:) Maurice????? Jillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 I've been watching this thread here as well as " the other forum " and on another site and after it came here I was hoping Maurice would pipe up and give us some input. My personal, unprofessional, opinion is the same as Gillian's I don't believe that these warnings are intended for individual Make up application that they are intended for the manufacturer. I, too, use loose mineral makeup, I don't shake my brushes in the air and I don't see the air " full of particles " of oxides. I can't see that the potential harm of a few loose minerals is any greater than the other ingredients used in make up. But this is my opinion and is in no way fact, nor can I back up any of this with any supporting evidence--just opinion:) Maurice????? Jillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 > > Try these websites for already made mineral makeup > > > If you really want to produce a loose mineral product, you can reduce the > risk simply by combining the minerals with a very small amount of oil or > even a butter (such as shea), along with a small amount of antioxidant (such > as vitamin E) to preserve the oil. Have you tried adding oil to loose minerals? How did it work out? Thanks, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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