I agree that there needs to be more testing of nanoparticles. Most mineral makeup companies have stopped using them. Most small companies won’t go near Bismuth Oxychloride either. The shape of the molecule lends itself to severe skin irritation.

Some companies will not use Zinc Oxide, or Titanium Dioxide.

There is no need of a preservative in mineral makeup, it’s an inert powder and cannot contain mold, germs, or fungus. They starve to death in there.

Silicone? Many companies won’t use it, or have formulations without it.

Why do I care? Because I’ve seen the hard work, research and dedication that so many of the mom and pop mineral makeup companies put into their products to be more natural. There is no, “all natural.” Once it’s put together it’s not natural anymore. People get very hung up on silly things, like a doctor on television saying that all mineral makeup contains nanoparticles. That is a bold faced lie. Don’t believe me? Look at some of the large suppliers to these small companies sites. Man of them have forums where you can read how concerned the small companies are about making the healthiest and best product they can.

I hate it when good people have a hard go of it because of someone on television, or something a large company does. The mineral makeup in the drugstores is crap. Go to a small manufacturer. You’ll see a huge difference.

About a year ago, I had hormonal breakouts and it never heal properly so I went to the dermatologist to get the oral prescription which works but my acne still returns very mildly until I change by diet to clean diet and took supplements.

Later, I came to find out that am allergic to cow’s milk. Now, I don’t have any breakouts, and my blemishes are about to fade.. and the acne scarring has slowly smoothen out. Try using natural base products which doesn’t contain a lot of alcohol..It works for me but am not sure if its work for you. I use Dermae products and also my supplements: fish oil etc..