samui

Hi Emma

I am not sure if I can help much but can share my personal experience.

I have used powder makeup for over 10 years but in the past couple of years my skin has become more acne prone and I think the powder mineral makeup is contributing to it. The one I use doesn't contain corn starch or rice starch, only mica, kaolin and titanium dioxide. I am not sure which clogs my pores but I have read online several views that mica can be pore clogging. I find that most sunscreens break me out, so possibly the titanium dioxide is a problem. I am not sure.

My theory with powder mineral makeup is that because the particles are so small they get into the pores more easily where they soak up oil and clogs your pores.

Hi JustMeUk

I was wondering if you'd care to post an update on how your treatment has gone?

Thanks for your replies.

I've checked the ingredients again on the mineral powder I am using at the moment (Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals) and the only ingredients are

Mica (Opacifier), Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen), Kaolin (Absorbent), Illite (Anticaking Agent). [+/- CI 77492 (Colour), CI 77491 (Colour), CI 77499 (Colour), CI 77891 (Colour)].

I am not sure what ingredient is the problem but I am pretty sure it is the makeup causing the acne as it only normally flares up after about 3-4 days of continuous usage. No makeup seems to equal no acne.

Thank you!

Are there any UK members who can help me with this please?