Jane Iredale Releases Mineral Make-Up Statement

Recently you may have heard Dr. Oz express his concerns with the use of talc in some cosmetics. There are cosmetic companies that are share these concerns. We would like to pass along a note from Jane Iredale, president and founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics:

Dear Valued Customer,

The lightest mineral of all is talc. If anything will fly through the air when applying powder, it will be talc. Remember that talc mimics asbestos. However, there is a difference between the structure of talc that is used industrially and that used in cosmetics. If you are looking to use talc in something like concrete for instance, you would use talc with a spiky structure so that it sticks. Typically when using talc in makeup it is in a spherical shape so that the formula is smooth and blendable. When talc is airborne it is easy to inhale, but we do not use talc anywhere in our line.

The mica we use in our formulas is the heaviest mica that you can get and differs from the mica used industrially. It is also coated in oil making it even heavier. The chances of it becoming airborne are low, however if it were to become airborne there is no scientific evidence of any lung irritation; no more so than dust particles present in the air we breathe.

You can be rest assured that Jane Iredale mineral makeup is a safe and beneficial product, aiding to the health of skin.

Warmest Regards,

Jane Iredale