You have finally made the natural switch to mineral make up. You have worn conventional foundation for years without an issue, so why would you expect one from your new mindful mineral foundation?
Yet, you are. Your skin has gone red, bumpy, and is breaking out. What is the problem?
The culprit is most likely Bismuth Oxychloride. This ingredient is commonly used in conventional make up, but is found in high concentrations in mineral make up. Mineral make up is free of fillers such as mineral oils, talc, parabens and petroleum by products. You aren't left with much to target as a source of irritation.
Then why use it? Bismuth Oxychloride delivers a 'slip' and luster to powder formulated cosmetics. It also helps product adhere to the skin.
Bismuth oxychloride is a product that is FDA approved for use in products for the face, eyes, lips and nails... BUT, according the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for bismuth oxychloride, there is a risk of it being a potential irritant to humans when it comes in contact with the skin or eyes. Most of the bismuth produced in the USA is as a by-product from refining lead ores... Hmmmm. It is made safe by a process of chlorination.
You will not find Bismuth Oxychloride in any of the W3LL Cosmetic offering... yet another reason why your skin is safe here. We choose to use skin loving silk, silica or serecite combined with an antioxidant boost that includes reishi mushroom, pomegranate and green tea.