Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Your Teen Daughter & Makeup: Try Mineral Makeup

By Marilyn Etzel

Who doesn't remember sneaking into their mother's makeup? She laughed at the clown face we put on, all dressed up in her clothing and high heels. For your own teenage daughter, help her to choose makeup that looks natural and helps her avoid skin problems.

Acne usually shows up during the teens. Pimples can hurt and scar the face. For girls, acne can be a source of taunts and low self esteem.

Using traditional makeup can actually exacerbate skin problems. Most makeup contains fillers and chemical dyes that aren't compatible with acne or eczema, psoriasis or. Wearing heavy makeup can clog pores and bring about whiteheads and blackheads.

When the time comes for makeup, make an informed decision. Consider mineral makeup as a way to keep her skin healthy and bring out her natural beauty. Go with her when she tries mineral makeup for the first time.

Benefits for Your Daughter

Teenage skin goes through many phases. When puberty hits, the hormones can do a number on her body and her face. Some teens may be more prone to acne and skin irritation than others. If your daughter falls into this category, she will want to find a way to minimize the look of acne on her face.

Everyone wants to enhance their look. Some teens think that makeup will make them look better but when you have skin irritations, traditional makeup can make them feel and look worse. And, we don't always match the color correctly and then the makeup appears artificial.

With mineral makeup, the goal is to reduce the look of skin imperfections with natural ingredients. The minerals in the best mineral makeup are natural and they melt into the skin when applied for a cleaner fresher look and feel. Anyone who sees your daughter won't even know that she is wearing makeup.

The secret is in the mineral formulation and the application. Unlike other makeup, it doesn't take a large amount of the mineral powder to make a difference. Using a Kabuki brush, it is easy to apply the minerals to the face quickly. Your daughter won't need to spend a lot of extra time in the morning fixing her face before school. You and your daughter will be pleasantly surprised with how the makeup looks and makes her feel.

With mineral makeup, your daughter will:

- Keep skin issues at bay

- Learn about natural beauty

- Reduce the chances of skin issues.

With all those benefits, who could resist? - 16004

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