history of makeup
Navigation

Makeup For Men
By Franchis
Makeup products and cosmetics have been in the market from long time now. They were confined to females before but as the world is changing, men have also taken some interest toward this field. With Read more...  

News

Wedding Makeup For Brides
By Mel Joelle
It’s your wedding day and when that man looks at you walk down the isle, you want him to see the softness of your skin, the beauty of the gown you chose and most of all a lifetime of romantic bliss Read more...

A Quick Primer On Mineral Makeup And Health
By Anne Harvester
Women are most often fully fluent when it comes to which shades and colors make them look their best. However, they are not so knowledgeable about which cosmetic and beauty products are best for Read more...

history of makeup Article

Below, you'll find extensive information on leading history of makeup articles and products to help you on your way to success.

The B.o. (bismuth Oxychloride) In Mineral Makeup
By christina Harris
Mineral should be all natural, pure, untainted, however, some cosmetics companies will use Bismuth Oxychloride (b.o.) in their cosmetics because it is a very cheap filler. Bismuth does have binding qualities, so the will hold to your skin better, however there are other products that are just as good at sticking to your skin, and are better for your skin.



Other than being a cheap filler it is also highly reflective, which is something cosmetics companies want, because refraction can camouflage fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations. If you use a brand with B.O. you will see a shiny or shimmery, yet heavy look. That's the bismuth oxychloride.

B.O. is a very thick, heavy mineral, which makes it difficult for many people to wear. It has to be

packed into your pores (buffing application) otherwise it can slide off the wearer's face. The heaviness can and usually does result in clogged pores or irritated skin. B.O often feels silky and fine between the fingers. Mineral companies that don't use it have a lighter feeling that will blend into the skin better and with less effort.

After using Mineral Makeup, many women experience noticeable itching when they sweat. Generally this is from the chemical composition in B.O. All women have their own chemical makeup, and some will have problems while others won't, so if you find you're experiencing some problems with your current mineral and it contains B.O., the fix could be as simple as switching to a brand that doesn't use Bismuth Oxychloride.


Christina Harris is owner of CMH Essentials pure mineral makeup with a website at

We strive to provide only quality articles, so if there is a specific topic related to makeup that you would like us to cover, please contact us at any time.

And again, thank you to those contributing daily to our history of makeup website.