Natural Ingredient Liquid Foundations for
Oily Skin

Most products that tout being natural ingredient liquid foundations for oily skin are healthier for the skin. These products have fewer ingredients than chemical laden foundations, and they are made with natural ingredients like such as glycerin, clay, and distilled water. The foundations are water-based, making them more suitable for people with oily skin. Sometimes, though, there is a compromise between using products with natural ingredients and locating a natural product foundation with following attributes:

Try something natural!

• Good for oily skin
• Matches the skin tone
• Provides sun protection
• Good coverage

Just because a foundation contains natural ingredients, doesn't mean that it is good for oily skin. It is not uncommon for natural ingredient liquid foundations to contain vegetable oils or nut oils like almond oil.

While the oils may be good for the skin because they are made from natural ingredients, they may exacerbate oily skin conditions. If the foundation contains any oil, it is best if the oil content is at a minimum and definitely not the first ingredient in the product. Jojoba oil is actually good for the skin because it sinks down inside the skin and the oil and similar to the natural oil found in the skin.

Most natural ingredient liquid foundations for oily skin are available in light to medium skin tones. Few of the natural foundations have a wide variety of shades for people of various tones. If it is difficult to find a match in traditional foundation, it may be twice as hard to find a match in natural foundation.

Natural makeup brands that are known to have a wide range of colors for natural cosmetics include Ecco Bella makeup, which had it start in 1992. The natural liquid foundations have sun protection and are water-based. The brand has seven shades to choose from. Originshas natural foundation with a wide variety of colors and ingredients to balance out oily skin. Check Sephora Makeup retail store for other natural makeup brands.

There are some natural liquid founds that with SPF protection. The natural mineral ingredients in the foundation provides the protection. The natural foundation should have an SPF of 30 and protect against UVA and UVB rays. The minerals, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide block UVB rays, according to this New York Times article. The amount of product applied the skin makes a difference, the article says. Therefore, unless an extra thick coat of foundation is slathered on, it is worth it to use another sunscreen instead of relying on foundation. Don't assume that just because a foundation is natural that it provides SPF protection and protect against sun damage. Check the label first.

Most natural ingredient liquid foundations for oily skin is also water based. Water-based foundations are usually not as thick as oil-based counterparts and may not provide the benefit of full coverage to cover blemishes and dark spots. Experiment with the product to see if it is buildable, which means that the foundation can be layers to the desired thickness.

Foundations that are buildable are best, because less product can be used in the areas that are clear and more product can be layered in the places, that may need a little more coverage. Try also to pair the natural liquid foundation up with a natural concealer. Dab the concealer on. Blend it in. Don't use too much, especially if the concealer contains oil.

Natural ingredient liquid foundations for oily skin are becoming more popular as natural skin care lines are creating specialized products to meet a variety of needs. Although it may be difficult to find a foundation with all of the attributes of an excellent natural foundation, it is possible to find pair up products or use the products in such a way to fit the needs of even the most discerning taste.

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