Bismuth Oxychloride is a common ingredient used in mineral makeup. It has good binding qualities to help your makeup stay on your skin. It also gives your skin a shine. So it doesn’t sound too bad right? But many woman have reported bad side effects such as itching, burning, breakouts and/or their skin turning red after using mineral makeup. The possible culprit is bismuth oxychloride. This ingredient is easy to access and is inexpensive. It is used in mineral makeup as a filler. Bismuth Oxychloride is a mineral byproduct of lead and copper refining. It is considered a heavy metal and it can clog pores, cause blemishes and irritate skin. Although bismuth oxychloride is classified as non toxic it is said that 75% of users are allergic to bismuth oxychloride. But other users have reported no bad side effects from it and they have reported clearer skin. I have used BE which contains bismuth oxychloride and I’ve never had a problem with it. So I suppose it really depends on your skin.
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