La Bella Donna Loose Minerals provide a naturale alternative to chemical makeup in order to insure the health of the skin as well as the body. Our skin is the largest organ and everything we put on it is filtered through the liver just like the food that we eat. We do not want to be absorbing chemicals into our bodies. La Bella Donna Minerals have so many properties for the skin that we cannot get from any other source because they are only minerals from rock and not diluted down with another ingredients.
*New* Liquid Mineral Foundation that corrects and lifts your skin
LA BELLA DONNA MINERALS INTRODUCES.....
Ultimate Pure Perfection Liquid Mineral Foundation
Visibly corrects and lifts the skin so your face appears healthy, smooth, luminous and radiant
I love the way this nutrient-rich creamy mineral foundation feels! Combining Liquid Mineral Foundation with Loose Mineral Foundation creates the perfect protection barrier to guard against environmental and of ultraviolet rays damaging effects.
Ultimate Pure Perfection an aqueous texture with unrivaled qualities that respects the skin.
- Visibly corrects and lifts the skin so your face appears healthy, smooth, luminous and radiant
- Contains moisturizing agents to provide hydration and comfort, due to marine extracts that boost cell energy to enhance natural radiance
- Botanical extracts stimulate cell activity and regeneration wile maintaining anti-inflammatory properties to nourish the skin
FOCUS INGREDIENTS AND THE BENEFITS:
- Sodium Hyaloranate: tissue repair, contributes to tissue hydrodynamics, movement and proliferation of cells and participates in a number of cell surface interactions
- Aloe Barbeadensis Leaf Extract: reduces the appearance of dry or damaged skin and restores suppleness
- Ficus Crica(Fig)Extract: calms redness, a superior antioxidant
- Squalene: gives a soft smooth appearance, a natural component of human sebum
- Thymus Valaris (Thyme) Extract: moisturizes a boosts skin tone. Stimulates cell activity and regeneration, assists in regulating hydration
- Cicumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract: moisture binding, soothing, tightening, anti-inflammatory properties, nourishes and softens the skin
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil: excellent tissue regeneration, reduces scars(trauma and surgical), reduces wrinkles
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract: calms redness, anti-inflammatory, stimulates circulation, promotes healing of all skin challenges
- Jaminum Officinale (Jasmine Oil): moisturizing, soothing
- Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract: antimicrobial, excellent for any skin issues, soothing, calming benefits
Allow the Kasia Team to match your correct skin tone to the new Mineral Liquid Foundations!
What happens when you turn 40?
When you enter your forties, you might start noticing more wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes, mouth and forehead. On top of that, your complexion may start looking duller. However, if you practice a good skin care routine and care for your skin you can enhance your complexion and diminish the appearance of the signs of aging. Here are some tips to care for your skin during your 40′s and maintain its good health.
Re-evaluate your skin type
As we grow old, our skin ages and looses collagen and elastin fibers. As a result, the skin tends to become dry and saggy. Even if you had normal skin throughout your life, you will start noticing that your skin becomes drier as you age; this is a signal that you need to change your skin care products and use ones that cater to dry skin types.
Upgrade your skin care regimen
Up till now, you may have been practising a regular skin care regimen of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing which was working fine. However, once you enter your forties, you need to re-evaluate your skin and upgrade your skin care regimen to suit the changing needs. Your forties are a time when you start to see the results of how you have treated your skin so far – this will further decide how much you will need to adjust your skin care regimen. If you have always worn sunscreen and practised preventive care, then your skin probably will not show much of a difference. However, if you have been neglecting skin care all these years, you will see wrinkles and fine lines become more prominent as you approach your forties.
Use anti aging skin care products
It is high time to start using anti aging skin care formulations. These skin care products contain specialized ingredients that help soothe the skin and fight against the signs of aging. Look for ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids and retinoids. They not only stimulate the collagen production within the skin cells but also help diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Treat acne
Acne is a common skin concern during the forties because of the hormonal fluctuations that the body goes through. Adult acne is a serious skin concern. Therefore you need to use special acne skin care products that identify the root cause of acne and treat it from the roots.
Go low on make-up and cosmetics
When women hit their forties, they generally end up using heavier make-up in order to camouflage the aging signs and make their skin look radiant. However, this has a detrimental effect on the skin; heavy foundation and excessive compact powder can actually create a cakey impression and highlight the wrinkles and fine lines on your face. Moreover, the harsh chemicals contained in these products may seep into your skin and further degrade the internal tissues. Instead you should use creamy and hydrating skin care products that don’t highlight the age lines but makes the skin appear smooth and supple. Look for ingredients like petrolatum and glycerin in your cosmetics.
15 Super Women Uses for Jojoba Oil
Jojoba Oil is by far one ne of my favorite body products of all time; it’s incredible versitale for the whole family.
Here’s some tips I’ve found on getting the most out of your Jojoba Oil…
- Cuticle Oil – rub a drop on your hands and cuticles at least once per day. Option: Add a drop of Tea Tree Oil to your jojoba for a quick, all-natural anti-fungal nail treatment.
- Body Lotion – easy enough… just remember that a little goes a long way. You won’t need the dollop size you normally use with a traditional lotion. Jojoba sinks in super quickly and spreads across your skin easily. For even more fun or a special occasion, mix some cosmetic grade glitter with the oil and apply to your legs, arms and chest.
- Face Moisturizer – 1 to 2 drops is perfect for your face. Use after moisturizing. And… it’s PERFECT to apply under mineral makeup. You’ll look radiant and your minerals will perform so much better!
- Lip Oil – it’s light, natural and absorbs quickly removing all traces of flakes and the anti-oxidants will help keep aging at bay. Create your own unique lip oil in a small glass jar: add a few drops of your favorite flavoring (check the bakery aisle at your grocery) such as eucalyptus for minty freshness, strawberry or citrus oil for fruity flavor!
- Tame Flyaways – When you finish rubbing the jojoba into your nails and cuticles, rub your palms across the top of your hair to tame hair frizz!
- Makeup Remover – Mix half water and half jojoba in a small container (your free sample shampoo bottles will work perfectly for this). Shake before use, squeeze a bit onto a cotton pad and use to quickly and gently remove your eye makeup. As a bonus, the jojoba conditions eye lashes!
- Scalp Massage – or scalp treatment. Rub the oil into your scalp before bedtime and wash out in the morning.
- Quick Hot Oil Hair Treatment – Rub about 1 teaspoon of warmed oil through your hair when you first get into the shower. Let it sit while you shower. Rinse at the end of your shower, shampoo and condition as usual.
- Deep Hot Oil Treatment – Rub 1 tsp to 1 tablespoon of jojoba through your hair. Cover your head with a plastic shower cap or saran wrap. Let sit for 1-2 hours. Shampoo out and condition normally.
- Carrier Oil – White jojoba oil has anti-oxidant properties on its own; but it can also be applied overtop your other skin care treatments to ‘carry’ their active ingredients deep into your pores and skin.
- Split End Treatment – Add a drop or two of oil on ends of your hair as a split end treatment. Apply before blow drying or heat styling for protection.
- Added Moisture – Need more moisture during the winter or in a dry climate? Mix a few drops of jojoba to your normal body or face lotion application.
- Quick Hair Condition – Add 2-3 drops to your normal dose of hair conditioner. Mix in the palm of your hand, apply, and leave in while your shower. Rinse and you’ll have moisturized, shiny hair!
- Before Sunless Tanner – Apply lightly to elbows, knees, soles of feet, heels and palms to prevent extra sunless tanner from soaking into these porous areas.
- Before Swimming – Run 3-4 drops through your hair before diving in the pool or ocean. The oil will help close your hair cuticle and prevent harmful chemicals from stripping your color, and drying your locks.
- Scent! Add Kasia Apothecary Essential oils for a natural and therapeutic body oil!
Kasia Organic Salon retails Organic and Pesticide Free Jojoba Oil: We love Jojoba because it is Nature’s best moisturizer absorbs quickly into your skin with no residue. Reference: BionicBeauty
SPRING MAKEUP TIP! LABELLA DONNA going.......LIQUID!
Take a look as it is a little movie on how to turn our amazing minerals into a liquid foundation...Enjoy!
Determine Your Skin Tone * Mineral Makeup Guide
If the veins on your inside wrists are:
Blue: most likely a “cool” skin tone. Green: most likely a “warm” skin tone.
COOL SKIN TONE
What do cool skin tones look like?
True olive complexions, like most Asians. Latinos and Afro Americans Brown with pink undertones/ Choose shades such as Caterina or Marinanna Minerals.
- Medium and no color in cheeks
- Medium with faint pink cheeks
- Medium with golden undertones
- Pale with no color in cheeks
- Pale with pink undertones
- Brown or bronze when tanned Golden brown when tanned
What color should naturally cool people avoid?
- Avoid gold, yellow, red and bronze tones, which can make you sallow and drawn.
What colors will complement a cool skin tone?
The best shades, depending on the depth of the colors in your skin tone are;
- Cool reds, as in burgundy or Bordeaux such as La Viva en Rose Baci or Pansy Lip Sheer.
- Intense browns with a warm base, like red or blonde to the brown. Choose Suede Eye Shadow, or Sultry Olive. Add cheek color such as Tangerine or Pink Sorbet
- Highlight with cool shades like, Wheat, Honey or Taupe or a cool ash brown.
WARM SKIN TONE
What do warm skin tones look like? Choose mineral shades such as Marta, Umbria and Sophia.
- Pale with peach or gold undertones
- Golden brown when tanned
What color should naturally warm skin toned people avoid?
- Naturally warm people should avoid blue, violet, white and jet-black hair. These colors next to your skin can make you look washed out.
What colors will most complement warm skin tones?
- Deep rich browns like, chocolate, chestnut or auburns as a base. Highlight with warm golds and reds or copper. Choose Eye shadows such as Chocolate, Grapevine and Eggplant…Also Mocha or Dylan Blush and Blossom or Copper Lip Color.
Determine Your Skin Tone * Mineral Makeup Guide
If the veins on your inside wrists are:
Blue: most likely a “cool” skin tone. 
Green: most likely a “warm” skin tone.
COOL SKIN TONE
What do cool skin tones look like?
True olive complexions, like most Asians. Latinos and Afro Americans Brown with pink undertones/ Choose shades such as Caterina or Marinanna Minerals.
- Medium and no color in cheeks
- Medium with faint pink cheeks
- Medium with golden undertones
- Pale with no color in cheeks
- Pale with pink undertones
- Brown or bronze when tanned Golden brown when tanned
What color should naturally cool people avoid?
- Avoid gold, yellow, red and bronze tones, which can make you sallow and drawn.
What colors will complement a cool skin tone?
The best shades, depending on the depth of the colors in your skin tone are;
- Cool reds, as in burgundy or Bordeaux such as La Viva en Rose Baci or Pansy Lip Sheer.
- Intense browns with a warm base, like red or blonde to the brown. Choose Suede Eye Shadow, or Sultry Olive. Add cheek color such as Tangerine or Pink Sorbet
- Highlight with cool shades like, Wheat, Honey or Taupe or a cool ash brown.
WARM SKIN TONE
What do warm skin tones look like? Choose mineral shades such as Marta, Umbria and Sophia.
- Pale with peach or gold undertones
- Golden brown when tanned
What color should naturally warm skin toned people avoid?
- Naturally warm people should avoid blue, violet, white and jet-black hair. These colors next to your skin can make you look washed out.
What colors will most complement warm skin tones?
- Deep rich browns like, chocolate, chestnut or auburns as a base. Highlight with warm golds and reds or copper. Choose Eye shadows such as Chocolate, Grapevine and Eggplant…Also Mocha or Dylan Blush and Blossom or Copper Lip Color.
Stop in and/or make an appointment with JEN, our fabulous skin and makeup specialist today!
Why put Organics in your body and then junk on your face?
La Bella Donna Minerale is the safe, "green", organic alternative to traditional make-up ingredients! There are no talc, cornstarch, extracts, mica or fillers found in the La Bella Donna Loose Mineral Foundation, unlike other foundation or mineral make-up brands. They are simply made of only 4 pure rock ingredients that are jet-milled into a fine dust:
The "Rock Stars"
Iron Oxide: many colorful rocks are blended for pigment instead of chemical dyes.
Bismuth Oxychloride: Anti-inflammatory rock that calms and soothes irritated skin.
Titanium Dioxide: Natural sunscreen from rock.
Zinc Oxide: Waterproofing rock, sunscreen, anti-inflammatory, keeps bacteria off the face, soothes redness and irritation.
Unique Benefits of LBD versus Traditional Make-up or Other Mineral Make-up Brands:
- Rock is insoluble in water and since LBD only uses 4 rock ingredients, by science alone it cannot penetrate the water barrier of skin, hence not be absorbed into the pores or bloodstream to pollute or leave traces in the liver.
- Giving your skin the benefits of all day waterproof sunscreen.
- Make-up for Cystic Acne, Rosacea, Discoloration Auto-Immune Disease, Sun damage.
- Medical Make-up Alternative for those undergoing Chemo Therapy, Post Laser Treatment, Post Facial Surgery, and Post Dermatological Treatments.
- Best make-up alternative to protect skin after a Facial. Not only will it not clog your pores, but the dust will protect renewed, clean skin with a waterproof barrier from pollution, dust mites, dirt, etc for when you leave the spa.
- Does not comes off until you remove it with cleanser at the end of the day.
- Health and Wellness alternative to traditional make-up ingredients.
- Best make-up alternative for pregnant women.
- Complete Make-up Alternative Line
Bare Minerals VS La Bella Donna
1) The first main difference is ingredients (Quality) –
La Bella Donna holds 4 ingredients in the “loose” with NO fillers in the product line –
**That means NO Corn Starch, which is one main ingredient Bare Minerals use in their mineral veil foundation. When you mix Corn Starch with any type of oils form the skin you instantly clog pores because it becomes paste like.
2) Bare Minerals puts "MICA" as the key mineral in their foundations –
MICA is a much cheaper mineral than Titanium Dioxide, which is used by La Bella Donna. MICA is a high shine mineral and can make the skin look "shiny" which makes pores/fine lines look a bit bigger - Many people recognize this difference with La Bella Donna VS Bare Minerals as soon as you apply it to their skin.
3) The way the minerals are made is another key point
La Bella Donna puts minerals through a triple mill process (its more expensive to do this process) which grinds down them down to a very fine consistency. You can flick our minerals in the air and they will disperse in the air.
Other mineral lines do a double mill process, which makes minerals heavier - this can appear thicker on the skin and look more like make-up with a heavier feel as well. When you flick Bare Minerals in the air it slightly drops to the ground.
4) How many products you need to get the same look
If you walk into a store that carries Bare Minerals, the staff will try to sell someone 3 products –
- 1.) A mineral foundation
- 2.) A mineral veil to keep the minerals on longer and help with the shine (because they use MICA)
- 3.) A hydrating setting spray (because they use drying corn starch).
- 3 products to achieve one look at about $75.00-$95.00 not including the brushes needed.
La Bella recommends especially one product - our pure mineral loose foundation with only 4 ingredients to achieve an all day foundation (water-proof for humid areas and oily skin) that provides a full spectrum SPF 20, which gives sun protection all day long because it does not absorb into the skin. This one product is a 3-in-1 a foundation, concealer and setting agent - nothing else is needed. We don't recommend any setting spray because the 4 ingredients do exactly what dermatologists and doctors want them to do - "LESS INGREDIENTS ON THE SKIN MEANS MORE". La Bella is good for all skin types and was created for a dermatologist for post/op treatments and people going through Chemo - Bare Minerals can not compete with that because of the ingredients they put in their products.
5) Sold!
After a facial or waxing or hair service, Kasia Salon lightly dusts the minerals as the last step of every service - this is where you receive a whole new outlook on minerals - at this step it's being used as a water-proof SPF 20, and with 2 anti-inflammatory ingredients - it calms all and any redness down from extractions and steam - so the client feels more comfortable walking out of the salon. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists all over do dusting on clients after chemical peels, micro, laser, IPL facials, botox, etc... Bare Minerals can't do this because who wants cornstarch on their face after a facial (not good).
6) La Bella Donna products last on average 4-6 months, as our packaging is a bit bigger then that of Bare Minerals.
Just so you know, the shadows and lip products are just slightly more then Bare Minerals. Beautiful packaging and much better high quality ingredients with a nicer feel and look to the skin, is absolutely worth paying a little more.
I like to described it as fresh farmers market vegetables VS canned vegetables at the $0.99 store loaded with preservatives for the last year - same produce but the way they are kept and made is clearly different. And what they are going to do for the body is also clearly different, far from “Beautiful Health.”
I truly hope this helps answer your question discerning Bare Minerals. We all have the best of intentions, this is not meant to be a “jab” session, I just always will and have promised transparency and truth. Once one uses La Bella Donna, they really never go back - speaking from experience for myself, and my clients! I recommend everyone try the color in a Loose Mineral at $50, lasting 4 – 6 months! Mineral Brush also highly recommended at $45 for control and quality look. When you purchase any loose or compact mineral, recieve your goat application brush - 10% off!