Questions About Jane Iredale Makeup
The Centre, P.C. offers Jane Iredale Cosmetics to patients in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, Michiana and the Southern Michigan area, and Chicago.
Q. How is Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup different?
A. The most beautiful cosmetic you can wear is a healthy skin. That's why everything Jane Iredale develops is a true extension of skin care. The makeup is not just a refinement of conventional makeup; it's a new technology. It's so effective, it is recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and skin health professionals. Jane Iredale offers several tips on how best to use this special makeup.
Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup is NOT tested on animals.
- Four in one - The micronized mineral bases are four products in one: foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen, and will disguise almost any skin discoloration.
- SPF 17 Pressed Bases & SPF 20 Loose Bases - Formulated with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, the minerals give instant, broad-spectrum, chemical-free sun protection. They are also very water resistant.
- Fast, weightless coverage - Because fillers such as talc are not used to dilute the effectiveness of the pigment, one quick application of the minerals provides all-day coverage that doesn't fade, crease or smear.
- Non-comedogenic and oil-free - The skin is allowed to breathe and function normally.
- Minimum allergy risk - Sensitizers such as perfume or chemical dyes and preservatives is not used in the bases, blush or eye shadows.
- Coverage - Because the minerals are concentrated pigment, they give complete coverage and can be used effectively to camouflage large or small distractions.
- Adhere - The minerals adhere to the skin until they are removed with any cleanser.
- Anti-inflammatory - The mineral bases have anti-inflammatory properties and are especially helpful for acne and rosacea-prone skins.
- Inert - The loose minerals are inert and cannot support bacteria.
- Quality - Jane Iredale uses state-of-the-art cosmeceutical ingredients to ensure the finest performance in coverage, application and texture. The vitamins and antioxidants are pharmaceutical grade.
Q. Is the makeup safe for all skin types?
A. Yes. Its non-sensitizing and sun-protective ingredients make it especially appropriate for allergy-prone, compromised or healing skin.
Q. Is it all right to use it on acne-prone skin?
A. Yes. It is completely non-comedogenic and allows the skin to breathe and function normally. It also easily covers the redness common with eruptions. Many aestheticians have told Jane Iredale that they have seen an improvement in the skins of their clients since using Iredale cosmetics.
Q. May I use Iredale with Retin-A?
A. Yes. Iredale can be used with any skin care regimen. The SPF the minerals provide is especially important while using Retin-A.
Q. Is it necessary to wear additional sunscreens when using the minerals?
A. No. You may if you wish. You can't wear too much protection in the sun. However, be careful of comedogenic or sensitivity reactions to some chemical sunscreens. Because Jane Iredale minerals provide a physical sunscreen, there are no chemicals to be absorbed by the skin that could cause reactions.
Q. How do you increase the sun protection?
A. Jane Iredale makeup has a certified SPF 17 for the pressed bases and SPF 20 for the loose, achieved by an FDA-approved laboratory using one light coverage on human subjects. The light coverage was applied with a brush just the way you would use it if you were applying a normal makeup. When the tester applied a second layer, the protection increased. The increase in protection will, of course, depend on how much you apply.
Q. How soon can the makeup be applied after laser, microdermabrasion or peels?
A. The minerals can be applied immediately after a microdermabrasion or a peel. They will not only cover the redness, but the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are an anti-inflammatory, which will help to calm the erythema. Application after laser resurfacing must depend on your Skin Health Professional's permission. Many factors are involved, including the laser that was used and how deeply it was used. Almost always, makeup can be applied as soon as the skin has re-epithelized. One of the important things to remember is that it is essential for healing skin to be protected by the sun. Minerals provide this as well as coverage and soothing properties.
Q. What are the best colors for camouflaging redness?
A. Definitely not green! Green works fine for artists working on canvas when they want to neutralize red, but it doesn't work on the human skin. It leaves a gray, ghost-like pall, which is very unattractive. Jane Iredale's yellow bases do an excellent job of concealing redness. Its most popular yellow base is Warm Sienna, and that is also the most popular color for camouflaging erythema. Other popular yellow bases are: Warm Silk, Amber and Golden Glow.
Q. Is the loose or pressed powder better for post-laser?
A. Either will cover the erythema and give the necessary sun protection. You might want to bear in mind, however, that the new skin after laser is extremely sensitive and the fewer ingredients you have to worry about, the better. The loose contains less than the pressed. Our advice on laser skin is to keep it as simple as possible.
Q. Will the minerals cover bruising or birthmarks?
A. Yes. However, the shadow of some dark bruising may show through. Try the peach Circle\Delete or CoverCare to camouflage anything that the powders won't.
Q. What does a water- and perspiration-proof rating mean?
A. Under the new FDA monograph, no manufacturer is now allowed to claim a "water proof" rating. The highest term that is allowed is "very water resistant." This rating is allowed by the FDA when a product has successfully completed its criteria for underwater testing. It requires that product be placed on a human subject and immersed in moving water for 80 minutes. The SPF is then tested. In the case of Jane Iredale makeup, it maintained its SPF and, therefore, acquired a "very water resistant" rating.
The rating applies to Jane's mineral powders this way. If you are perspiring heavily or swimming or you've been caught in the rain, don't wipe your face with the towel - just pat it. You may remove a small amount of the makeup, but the majority will stay on the skin. Dancers have found Jane Iredale to be much easier than usual makeup because they don't have to keep reapplying it during a performance. If you are exercising in the sun, it would be wise to brush on another layer of minerals after you've dried your face.
Q. Does Jane Iredale work on older or aging skin?
A. Yes. Because it is a light-reflective cosmetic, it obscures fine lines and wrinkles and gives a healthy glow to the skin, making it look younger. Matte makeup absorbs light and allows the eye to see "into" the skin. On a very lined skin, it is helpful to spritz with water (preferably our D2O Heavy Water which resists evaporation) after applying the makeup. This softens lines and gives a dewy look.
Q. Are the powders drying?
A. No, quite the reverse. Powders have a bad name because they usually contain talc. Our minerals actually trap moisture between the skin and the crystal layer.
Q. What moisturizer is best used with the powders?
A. Your favorite. Just wait for it to be absorbed so that you have a smooth canvas to work on. If you don't, the powders will grab unevenly.
Q. What are the coloring agents in your cosmetics?
A. Jane Iredale colors mostly with iron oxides and carmine. Manganese violet may be used in some of the pink loose base powders. Ultramarines, chromium oxide green, and chromium hydroxide green are used in the blue and green eye shadows. FD&C (petroleum-derived) dyes are never used.
Q. Is it okay to put your blush on eyes?
A. Yes, because there are no FD&C dyes in the blushes. FD&C dyes are not allowed for use around the eye area. Some red dyes (such as Red #40) are extremely comedogenic. Breakouts in the cheek area could be related to this.
Q. Do the eye shadows crease?
A. Not so far!
Q. Are the lip and eye pencils interchangeable?
A. Absolutely. They all have the same ingredients.
Q. Is the makeup easy to apply?
A. Extremely! The problem that first-time wearers commonly encounter is that they apply too much. Because they are used to using makeup that has large amounts of filler and no "pay-off," they use the same techniques when applying Jane Iredale. With minerals, less is more.
Q. How long does it take to apply a full makeup?
A. Ten to 15 minutes and it will last all day with no need for touch-ups.
Q. May I apply it over my regular foundation?
A. Yes, but why would you want to? Try it and see the amount of coverage you get just with the minerals. That's why it's called Amazing Base!
Q. What cleanser should I use?
A. Your favorite. The minerals can be removed with any cleanser. They won't, however, come off with plain water.
Q. Do men use Iredale Cosmetics?
A. Yes. Because the minerals are undetectable, men feel very comfortable wearing them. In fact, newscasters are now using the powders on high-definition television because their old makeup was obvious to the cameras.
Contact our skin care professionals for more information on Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup or to schedule a consultation. The Centre, P.C. offers the latest skin care products, including Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, to patients in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, Michiana and the Southern Michigan area, and Chicago.
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