Though Paula Begoun is one of the leaders in consumer protection for cosmetics, it should be noted that she also carries her own line of products. I have watched her over the past 20 years and many of her initial reports have changed in regard to certain ingredients and this is obviously due in part to her beginning her own cosmetic line.

Unfortunately since these two ingredients are not included in her line it is easy to make comments that are actually without fact. Researchers and Scientists including Medical practitioners know the actual cause of acne and if Paula was not intent on lambasting and ingredient to meet her agenda she would know that acne is not supported by an outside source of anything applied to the skin…Corn Starch has the capability of being occlusive to pores when it becomes damp or moist and left wet as in a jar, then yes it will grow mold or bacteria. But this is more likely to cause acne due to occlusion not a bacteria

Rice Powder also when applied wet or moist is actually used in poultices for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for healing and soothing bleeding pimples and skin ulcerations. It is not a food source for acne. Sebum in the blocked pore is what propionibacterium acnes thrives on and is its’ only food source, not any ingredient you apply to the face.

It is also not a potential allergen, in fact, Rice powder is one of the leading starches Doctors recommend for those with grain allergies can eat as a substitute including rice milk and for those who must have a Gluten Free Diet. This is one of the most viable resources for those who cannot wear conventional makeup and is the reason it is one of our main ingredients in our mineral makeup and why it is also the only makeup our customers can wear after trying many.