Ask Osmosis :: Micronized Minerals vs Nano-Particles
Micronized Minerals vs Nano-Particles
Some
mineral make up lines begin with crushed
minerals for their Mineral Powder formulas which results in a formula that
is not as refined and is therefore, larger in size. Usually these mineral
powder formulas tend to be very shiny when applied to the skin and may cause a
reflective "whitish" look in pictures.
For
this reason, you may need to use a mattifying powder to cut down some of the
shine after the powder foundation application. You might also have to add a
bronzer or bronzing powder to make the foundation warmer so it looks more like
a natural skin tone.
Micronized mineral foundations are smaller in size
but are not nano-particles. Usually micronization refers to the fine milling of
minerals which does not involve making them microscopic in size, like nano-particles. We do not use nano-particle size
minerals in any of our Mineral Powder foundations. Nano-particles are
extremely small in size, slightly penetrate the skin and may clog the pores.
Osmosis Colour starts off with a Micronized Powder formula. It is
then Triple Milled to be smoother and more even in size, not
smaller. Triple Milling refers to taking
the Powder foundation formulas and milling it once, twice and three times. This
process is done by using a roller that goes over the formula over and over, for
a total of three times. This allows our OsmosisColour formula to be smoother and silkier when applied. It is also the
reason why our formula does not look cakey or heavy on any skin type. Additionally, we also took the Bismuth
Oxychloride out of the Pressed Bases, which can often make Mineral Powder
foundations appear dryer on the skin and can sometimes feel itchy.
Triple
Milling is
an option that mineral make up companies can choose for their Mineral Powder
foundations formulas as an extra step for a smoother foundation. Some companies choose to triple mill, some do
not. For an optimal finish, be sure to
always choose powder foundations that have been triple milles.
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