MoniqueD

I used Bare Minerals - Mineral Veil - and loved it. This dosent contain Bismuth Oxychloride. So I went and bought some foundation and blush - which does contain Bismuth Oxychloride and my skin went dry and itchy. I did research on Bismuth Oxychloride and found that it isn't that great of a product & that its a cheap filler. I mean, it wouldn't be the first time companies used cheap fillers in their products. Some peoples skin can take it, mine just can't. I could continue to buy Bare Minerals Mineral Veil, but ....I wanna be cheap too - and make my own!! I have a bit of a problem paying $25 + shipping for a small jar of make up.

Either you have very heavy soap, or your tubes are smaller then you think?

thanks, when I googled to find recipes, I did see them... but noticed a bunch of recipes contain Bismuth Oxychloride which is a form of arsenic ....and I'd rather not put that on my body... Plus I kinda wanna recipe now lol Thanks again. Bismuth Oxychloride Info: Bismuth is the by-product of lead and copper refining, as well as other metals to a smaller degree. Bismuth occurs very rarely in nature. It is on the periodic table of elements under the symbol Bi at atomic number 83. It is very heavy and chemically resembles arsenic and antimony. It has a whitish/iridescent hue and has a very high shine property to it. Of all the heavy metals it is the only non-toxic. Bimsuth is a carrier for fuel in nuclear reactors. Bismuth components are used in everything from detection work, to making acrylic fibers, to safety devices in fire detection and extinguishing items, soldering, magnets and medicine as well as cosmetics. Because it is a by-product of lead refining, bismuth oxychloride should be lead free when companies begin using it in their cosmetics. Companies use this in their cosmetics because it is cheap to buy and is an inexpensive filler. It does have binding qualities, so the makeup will "stick" to your skin, so to speak. There are other products that are just as effective at adhesion, and are better for your skin. Because of its molecular make up, it is often viewed as shiny or pearlescent. It is often sold in these two varieties. This makes it highly refractive, which is something companies want. Refraction will camouflage fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations. If you use a brand with bismuth oxychloride you'll notice a shiny look after applying the makeup. Not like oiliness, but almost shimmery. That's the bismuth oxychloride. It's a very heavy element, which makes it difficult for many people to wear. It has to be forced into the pores (hence the buffing technique) otherwise it is capable of sliding off the wearer's face. The heaviness can result in clogged pores or irritated skin. Bismuth oxychloride often feels silky and not rough when rubbed between the fingers. Mineral makeup companies that do not use it have a lighter feeling makeup that usually blends into the skin better and with less effort. Its molecular makeup is a crystalline shape, which may be a cause of the itchiness some women get when they wear it. Many women experience noticeable itching when they sweat. Don't forget it is also kin to arsenic, chemically. Your body will reject things it does not like, and if you'll get sick from ingesting arsenic, it would make sense that your skin would get irritated from having arsenic forced into it.

Would anyone happen to have a simple Mineral Veil recipe that they'd like to share? Perferably one that doesn't include Bismoth Oxychloride. I will be in your debt forever!

Wow, is that ever pretty... and you know, those are the exact colours of my house *hint hint*

WOW........ are they ever cute. Great job. santa wink monique

I am the same way. If someone refuses to give me this information, then a bell and a whistle (or 30) goes off and I see a charge back coming to me in the future. PS...word of warning, never take Cc's from Nigeria! (dont ask me how I know *oy* :lipsrseal ) Monique

The way I see it, 99% of all ingredients used in soap making are edible... and nothing happened to my girlie parts as I only use handmade soaps to wash them with :rolleyes2 To get the tops to stay on the cupcakes - make a "glue" of water and icing sugar. Glue the hardened tops to the hardened bottoms.

Try looking in your local Yellow Pages for chemical supplies stores, or janitorial supplies. A lot of local stores took lye off their shelves 'cuz its a big ingredient for Meth labs. Monique http://www.thesoapgoat.com

I was going to ask if you put Bismuth in your make-up, but you already answered that... and its fantastic that you don't (nothing worse then putting a form of arsinic on your skin *oy*)... Bareminerals uses Bismuth...and charges an arm and a leg Prescription Formula makes my face feel greasy. Do you have a website? I've been searching high and low for a mineral make up that feels good on my skin. Monique http://www.thesoapgoat.com