Does Rice Powder Cause Acne?

Answer:  Many mineral makeup companies in their advertising postulate that use of food starches in traditional makeup or mineral makeup like Oat, Soy, Arrowroot, Rice and Corn, to name a few, feed or support bacteria and stimulate its growth on the face.   These statements are completely false and misleading and these “myths” may be the popular belief, but they are not supported by scientific evidence.

Fact:  Acne is caused by a buildup of sebum in the pore that is not functioning properly, then it gets clogged and the usually harmless bacteria which is naturally occurring in your skins’ pores begins to multiply, which are called Propionibacterium Acnes.  The bacteria take its’ food source from this sebum buildup, not from any ingredient applied to your face.

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Can You Use Eye Shadows Or Blush On Other Parts Of The Face?

Answer: Yes!  All eye shadows are safe and can be used on cheeks for extra shimmer or evening glow.  However not all colors should be used unless you enjoy purple skin, like the cookie monster, or a lovely green gargoyle look.

There are shades we recommend as a face color or cheek booster within the product description of the specific color which are ideal for that extra “pizazz” of the skin, such as brightening quality, or a more enhanced dewy appearance.

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Best Look With Bronzer Application

When applying bronzer, some women aren’t sure of when is the best time to apply it during the mineral makeup process.

For instance, do they apply it before or after blush?  Or can it replace blush altogether?

This of course is personal preference!  However, mineral makeup bronzer is designed to enhance skin tone as it deepens during summer months, or many continue to use it long past summer to maintain a warm glow to the complexion.

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What Is The Best Skincare Regimen For Easily Irritated Skin?

Answer: The entire ONATI Skin Care line was developed to be as soothing as possible without causing additional problems for any specific skin type.

However, if you have a skin type that seems to get easily irritated, then the products we advise using for extremely sensitive skin are as follows:

Please be aware that there can never be an absolute guarantee of anything being completely irritant free, but by combining science with nature, we have provided a synergetic blend of ingredients working to help skin look and feel amazing.

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The FDA And FTC Compliance

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to briefly cover some things about why there have been some significant changes to my website, and why they have been occurring since the first part of 2010.

This is getting done as my web team has time and I have the time to get them the latest information.  It is a constant state of a “work in progress”.  Plus as we progress forward, much of the information becomes antiquated as the industry thrives and changes.

In dealing with the FDA, I have found it to be a quagmire of varying interpretations of the regulations.  I have spent countless hours in phone conversations with the FDA: Cosmetics and Color division, only to have further confusion instilled when asking for clarification.  In most cases you can get a completely different answer on a different day than the last.

It is clear that cosmetics cannot cross the line of OTC (over the counter) drugs, such as making claims that using a certain skincare or makeup product will heal or cure something without the proper clinical trials.  But as to how far a company can go in conveying an intended purpose is the fine line that many cross, perhaps unintentionally.

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