What is makeup made of?

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Syerra Rodriguez, Contributor

Many ingredients are in makeup such as Water, Silica, Glycerin, Mica, and Alcohol. Water is the most commonly used ingredient in makeup. Water is also an important skin element and also an essential for proper functioning of the skin.

The water that is used in most skin care products is always free of toxins, pollutants, and microbes. Water is also used in personal care products.

Silica is a compound of  a muti-function ingredient. This ingredient is an absorbent to the ability to absorb  sweat moisture while also preventing light reflection. Silica is found in blush, mascara, eye products; it helps to produce on appealing texture.

Glycerin is a beneficial ingredient that is known for hydrating skin. Glycerin serves it’s purpose to press and hold the colors to your eye shadows, blushes, face powders, and bronzers.

Mica is a texture and coloring in cosmetics. Mica is a ground of minerals that have similar chemical arrangements. Mica is a safe and natural common minerals found in makeup products. Mica can be found in loose powder, pressed powder or can even be found in liquid makeup or skin care.

Alcohol is to dissolve the oil and tighten the appearance of the pores. The lightweight of alcohol can avoid the annoying bad ingredients found in powders, primers, and foundations.

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