In our fast-paced world, a lot of things are so complicated we can hardly keep up. But do you want your makeup routine to be one of them? Using bare essentials simplifies your routine and gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you are applying only natural ingredients to your face and keeping yourself healthy.

Bare mineral make up is free from ingredients that are harmful to either your skin or the environment. It is important to understand what dangerous elements your cosmetics and personal products contain so you know which ingredients and chemicals to avoid. A lot of toiletries, including fragrances, shaving products and nail care products, contain phthalates, which can impair breathing. Be sure to use these products only if the area is well ventilated.

It's best to steer completely clear of personal care items that list synthetic fragrances as an ingredient. It may surprise you to know that a lot of commercially available pressed mineral foundation makeup products might be called "fragrance-free," but inspecting the label on the back for the list of ingredients may prove otherwise.

With bare essentials cosmetics, you need not worry that that harmful chemicals are present. You can easily find out what harmful agents the products that you currently use contain. The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database will list the full makeup of all commercial toiletries. We encourage you to review the ingredient list for bare essentials to see how the fresh, natural makeup compares with others.

Indeed a number of naturally occurring minerals can be uncovered in the yard behind your own home. Lead carbonate, which is a white color, is used for brightening, while malachite, which comes from copper ore, provides a gentle green shade to lessen redness and hide swelling. There are so many more, and bare essentials makeup products have been developed using only the very purest mineral ingredients.

After all, would you really want your delicate face to have toxic oils, plastics, animal fats and other chemicals slathered on it? While these are the types of ingredients found in many skin care lines and cosmetics, you can rest assured that with bare essentials you not only will showcase your true beauty, but are also relying on ancient techniques of using natural minerals.