Ingredients It would be helpful to have the exact ingredients listed. Some of us are allergic to bismuth oxychloride. Is any of that present? What about the size of the minerals? I've been reading that nano-sized (less than 100nm) mineral particles may be harmful to the skin. Do any of the Bare Escentual products contain nano-sized particles? Ingredients It would be helpful to have the exact ingredients listed. Some of us are allergic to bismuth oxychloride. Is any of that present? What about the size of the minerals? I've been... » Read More Ingredients It would be helpful to have the exact ingredients listed. Some of us are allergic to bismuth oxychloride. Is any of that present? What about the size of the minerals? I've been reading that nano-sized (less than 100nm) mineral particles may be harmful to the skin. Do any of the Bare Escentual products contain nano-sized particles? « Show Less
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The Bare Minerals broke my face out so I had to return it.I've used Everyday Minerals (everydayminerals.com) for a month, and just love it! It's also about half the cost of the BE. The Everyday does NOT have the bismuth chloride in it. They have a free sample kit ($3.97 postage) that's fantastic. Do try the Everyday. The lighter shades run really light, BTW.
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In the Faux Tan what are all the ingredients. Is the dark color from walnut oil? Please let me know.
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I too am concerned about ingredients, particularly the use of paraben preservatives after the '04 Japanese study showing increased aging of the skin when exposed to sunlight after a tiny amount of paraben (a preservative in most cosmetics) was included. Bare Escentuals says they are preservative free, but a list of the ingredients in Mineral Veil says that they use both Methylparaben and Propylparaben in that. Any insights?
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About a year ago when I started using mineral makeup, I did not buy Bare Minerals because of the bismuth oxychloride. I had a mild reaction to it, and I did not like the shiny, unnatural glow it gave my face. Now I use Afterglow Cosmetics (www.afterglowcosmetics.com) and silk powder makeup from Aubrey Organics (www.aubrey-organics.com, search: silk powder). They are amazing. Try them for yourself, and I think you'll feel better about what you are putting on your skin.
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"Nano damage" is very real. Particulate size is very important in measuring air quality. Particles 2.5 microns and smaller are considered fine particles. Nanoparticles are smaller than this and can enter the lungs. It's not "pseudo" at all and more important than complex interactions with traces of other things.
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Bare Escentuals foundation does contain Bismuth- it's listed in the BE website under the product. The mineral veil does not contain parabens- not sure where Heather found her ingredient list but this is copied from the BE site under mineral Veil spf 25: Titanium Dixoide, Zea Mays (Corn Starch), Corn Starch Modified, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides Hope this helps :)
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MelodySusie Portable White Violeteer 9W UV Lamp Light Acrylic Nail Dryer for CND
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bare minerals matte foundation: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide. Inactive Ingredients: Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Calcium Silicate, Soil Minerals. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
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I don't know about the nano-stuff, but I use Aromaleigh and the color I use does not have Bismuth Oxychloride in it.I've been using 1P and I just ordered the Alabaster and the Metamorphosis.www.aromaleigh.com
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That is the only ingredient in it. It isn't like other allergy pills that have multiple ingredients. I have used this for years, and everyone that has taken them, have not had reactions. I really recommend this.
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I looked at the label and it lists titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. I see no chemical sunscreen ingredient on the label. I'm very sensitive to the chemical sunblocks and the Eclipse formulation causes me no problems. I am on my second tube.
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just wanted to share what i was recently told about this product. my bff was told about it by the owner of a store she was in. the owner was a cancer survivor, who discovered the product after undergoing chemo and losing her lashes. being a cancer patient, she was concerned about the ingredients as well and had the product checked out by MD Anderson. she was told that it doesn't contain any harmful ingredients.
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The ingredient only stated "Produced from naturally occurring zinc ore, super purity (free from other metals) Particle size <1000 nm " Hope that helps.
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Here is the label description: "This 100% plant derived colloidal mineral supplement consists of a natural assortment of over 70 minerals derived from plants growing through the Eden era. Trace amounts of these minerals are essential for health and vitality. These minerals are harvested from a plant material known as humic shale in Utah. They are of the same type found in fruits and vegetables. They are nontoxic, water soluble, and more easily assimilated than metallic minerals. BURIED TREASURE Pure Plant Source minerals provide a concentration of 30,000 mg. per liter and help support health and longevity." A secret I discovered, these minerals are sourced from the same place that 'Majestic Earth' minerals are, and the cost is half as much!!! Dr. Wallach produces these as well as "Majestic Earth". They are natural and pure, no gmo. Also, I notice that others suggest mixing with grape juice. However, to me, it makes the taste bitter, it's much better mixed with apple juice. Hope this helps!
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No nano particles. From their website: Essential Depots Zinc oxide does not contain nano particles (defined as particles less than 100nm). Essential Depot particle size ranges from 108nm to 132nm. With an average particle size of 120nm. Essential Depot specifically selected its Zinc Oxide to have the ideal particle (uncoated) for sunscreen (Lowest whitening effects while still being safe).
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If you go to the Rocky Mountain products site, they have links for ingredients lists for each of their formulas. Cut and paste the address below into your browser (for some reason I couldn't create a link here). Hope you can use their products, they make great stuff. My husband has a lot of allergies and has been very happy with the SPF 30 and SPF 50 broad spectrum products. http://www.rmsunscreen.com/productspecs.aspx
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Zinc Oxide is man made, so I don't know that it could ever be called "organic" or "natural". But, is it safe? 500 years of history says yes, just do not breath in the dust. When I ordered it, I remember that the particle size listed here was too big to penetrate pores, but it wasn't labeled "non-nano". To find one that is certainly non-nano, I'd go to soapgoods.com and type zinc oxide into their search.
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Hello there. To answer your question, no the mean particle size is NOT less than 100 nm. I searched for a few days to find a product that had a particle size of LARGER than 100nm. If you scroll down, under "product description" it states: "Produced from naturally occurring zinc ore, super purity (free from other metals). Cosmetic grade particle size 200-1000 nanometer (nm) or 0. 2-1 micrometer)."
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I purchased what I thought was bare minerals on amazon trying to save money. It was fake. As soon as I put it on I noticed the coverage was not the same at all. The color was off and my face started itching like crazy. I googled it and found this helpful site to determine that mine was counterfeit:http://www.ebay.com/gds/Bare-Escentuals-vs-Bare-Minerals-/10000000176613767/g.html
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thanks much. i appreciate your feedback. i wonder why most supplements on amazon do NOT list all ingredients? and why doesn't the supplier answer questions as well??!! strange...
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I forgot to put my Wernets in my suitcase when I went to a meeting last weekend so ran to Walgreens and had toget another product. I am not allergic to Wernets; however I bought a tube of regular Poligrip and I had a terrible reaction and there is no Zinc in either product. Edith
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http://www.traceminerals.com/products/liquid-tablet-minerals/concentrace-ionic-minerals try this site and send them any questions you have. Take your time and read the material.
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Hi! I knew I wasn't going to be returning this and threw away my box also, but I went to the pharmacy to take a look at the ingredients for you! I will attach a picture to my review. Here's what it has listed on the box: Water/Aqua/Eau, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, VP/VA Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphensin, PhenoxethanolNot sure which of those are parabens, but I hope this helps! Hi! I knew I wasn't going to be returning this and threw away my box also, but I went to the pharmacy to take a look at the ingredients for you! I will attach a picture to my review. Here's what it has listed on the box: Water/Aqua/Eau, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, VP/VA Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphensin, PhenoxethanolNot sure... » Read More Hi! I knew I wasn't going to be returning this and threw away my box also, but I went to the pharmacy to take a look at the ingredients for you! I will attach a picture to my review. Here's what it has listed on the box: Water/Aqua/Eau, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, VP/VA Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphensin, PhenoxethanolNot sure which of those are parabens, but I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I was curious so I contacted Frontier. Here is their reply: Hi Jill, Thank you for contacting us! The bentonite clay powder we offer is a non-swelling, calcium type of bentonite. Our bentonite powder is for external use only, not intended for internal use. We have a cosmetic license for this product, not a food grade license as we market this product for use in a mask for skin care. If there is anything else we may help you with please don't hesitate to ask! Have a wonderful day! Best Regards, Deb Customer Care Frontier Natural Products Coop However, I tend to agree with Danielle and Anne. The company probably needs to protect themselves...
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Now that I am looking at it closely, there is a silicone quaternium-16 in the ingredients. Hmmm. I know that the CEO of this product is the same as pureology, and I'm no chemist, so I'm not sure how bad that is.