Zinc Soap (a mixture of zinc salts). Widely used in cosmetics because it contributes to adhesive properties. Remove the seal or puncture holes for controlled of the minerals. Replace lid, turn upside down and tap. The minerals are now released into the sifter. NOTE: Generally the shades in the Amazing Base Loose Powder come up darker than the Purepressed Powder equivalent so it is worth trying a sample first if unsure. Colour Guide for Jane Iredale Amazing Base: A raw ingredient originally used in the ceramics industry, it is now also produced to cosmetics grade. It is composed of flat, hexagonal, plate-like crystals that can freely slide over one another. Because of this composition, this white powder is added to cosmetics to enable a silky glide in application, and provides excellent adhesion and soft focus properties.

Made from sand (silica) that is a combination of minerals but largely comprised of quartz. This state-of-the-art ingredient replaces the need for oils and is the coating on our micronized titanium dioxide. Dimethicone aids spreading, is transfer resistant and imparts a remarkable smoothness and creaminess to the overall product. It also improves coverage without adding heaviness. And, it is non-comedogenic and highly water repellent. It gives micronized titanium dioxide the highest light refractive ability of any titanium. This outstanding ingredient is one of the driving forces behind the creative evolution of color cosmetics.In a recent medical article titled “Effective Sunscreen Ingredients and Cutaneous Irritation in Patients with Rosacea,” Dr. Nichols and colleagues found that the addition of silicon-based protectants (dimethicone and cyclomethicone) into sunscreens greatly reduced facial irritation that rosacea sufferers experienced to these products. The physicians performed this study because in their medical experience patients with rosacea are particularly susceptible to irritation caused by sunscreen ingredients.The results of the study demonstrate that in addition to their protective actions, dimethicone and cyclomethicone were found to have excellent moisturizing actions. The Skin Cancer Foundation has approved Jane Iredale Amazing Base as an effective UV protectant for daily use. A potent natural antioxidant containing ellagic acid, which protects skin cells from the aging effects of free radical damage. It also boosts sunscreen protection and acts as a natural preservative.Apply sparingly with the Chisel powder brush and use one of the Jane Iredale Facial Spritz to help set the minerals. Our favourite is the Pommisst facial spritz. To assist you in your product selection those shades deemed most suitable for Asian and/or darker skin tones have been marked with an asterix (*). A crimson pigment derived from the Mexican and Central American species of beetle, which feeds on cacti. (The coloring has no known toxicity and was permanently listed for use in food by the FDA in 1977.) The brilliant red color only exists if the beetles die a natural death and this they do by the hundreds of thousands once they have mated. They are then vacuumed off the cacti and sent for extraction. Vegans and those practicing Kosher will want to avoid this. Our products that contain carmine are: So-Bronze 1 and 2, Cedar Rose Complete Color, Currant, Dubonnet, Barely Rose and Parfait blush, Ruby, Wine & Roses, Pink Smoke and Cloud 9 eye shadows.

Since the minerals reflect light, they have a much wider colour tolerance than most makeup. You will never see where they begin and end. The right makeup creates a flawless tone and texture without feeling heavy.jane iredaleAmazing Base Loose Mineral Powder SPF 20 provides reef-safe, even coverage to hide the appearance of blemishes and flaws while offering a luminous finish. Redness, dark spots, fine lines and other imperfections disappear when you apply this foundation powder. The natural minerals protect the complexion against both free radicals and UV rays that cause signs of damage. Available in 17 options, you are sure to find a shade that matches your tone. Promote healthy skin while disguising an uneven tone with this product. This mineral cosmetics powder protects and nourishes skin. Derived from Titanium, which is extracted from the minerals such as rutile and Ilmenite. It gives the greatest covering and tinting power of any white pigment and it is listed in the FDA monograph as one of the purest and most effective active ingredients for sun protection.