Pure crushed mineral pigments produce some of the most beautiful colors in the world.  These pigments are mined from the earth's crust, purified and refined to meet FDA standards for their use in cosmetics. 

Although traditional cosmetics may also contain these natural pigments, most of the time they are also laden with additional ingredients such as dyes and petrochemicals which may, in fact, not be a healthy choice for the skin and body.

At PRIIA™ Cosmetics, we formulate mineral makeup that is free of synthetic ingredients, chemical additives and petroleum by-products.  Our mineral makeup is formulated with premium-grade pigments and minerals- with the highest regard to the health of the human body while ensuring maximum performance; not just to look pretty in its packaging. 

We also hold our furry friends close to our hearts- we DO NOT engage in animal testing, nor do we purchase from suppliers who engage in animal testing.  We are certified CRUELTY-FREE.

Here are some of the common ingredients you may find in any or all of PRIIA's mineral cosmetics:

Mica: Also known as muscovite.  Almost colorless, mica is a silicate mineral that has a layered structure made up of thin layers or flakes.  Mica is used in cosmetics for it's ability to add luster, shimmer and sparkle.
 

Zinc Oxide:  Provides full-spectrum protection against the sun's damaging UVA & UVB rays.  Zinc is also known for it's anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on the skin.
 

Titanium Dioxide:  Provides broad spectrum sun protection for the skin and is an opaque, pure white pigment extracted from titanium-bearing ores.  Titanium helps to provide excellent coverage in cosmetics and also refracts light away from the skin helping to hide minor skin imperfections.
 

Iron Oxides:  Inorganic colored pigments created from natural metals that have been oxidized by salts and water.  These pigments are extracted from the earth and go through a refining process in order to be safe for use in cosmetics.
 

Ultramarines:  Includes ultramarine blue, ultramarine pink, ultramarine violet.  These inorganic pigments are made from combinations of kaolin clay, sulfur and sodium carbonate and then put through a heat treating process to produce their brilliant colors.  Not FDA approved for use on the lips.
 

Ferric Ferrocyanide: Also know as Iron Blue.  An organic, flat blue pigment used for creating certain blue, purple and green hues for eye cosmetics.  Not FDA approved for use on the lips.
 

Kaolin Clay:  A mild clay, also called China Clay, that works well for absorbing excess moisture and sebum off the surface of the skin.

Boron Nitride:  A premium, inert and non-toxic mineral that provides a beautiful 'slip' or soft feeling to mineral makeup.  Boron also helps mineral makeup adhere to the skin in place of using stearates, plus it has been shown to have antibacterial properties.

Silica Spheres:  Silica is the most abundant mineral in the earth's crust and most commonly found in nature as sand or quartz.  It has amazing oil-control properties and because of the spherical shape, it scatters light and blurs the look of enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles.  Silica also gives an amazing 'slip' or soft feeling to mineral makeup.

Kosher Grade Rice Powder:  Rice powder has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to make soothing skin poultices and is a wonderful botanical substitute in place of using talc or cornstarch.  It makes the skin feel cool and soft, has slow oil-absorbing properties, good moisture control and is non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic.

Silk Powder:  Silk powder is produced from from high quality silk and is made up of 100% fibroin.  It has long been a product used by Asian women to beautify their complexions.  Silk Powder contains 18 kinds of amino acids which are readily absorbed into the skin.  It reflects and absorbs UVA & UVB rays.  Silk powder is appropriate for both dry and oily skin types because it has a natural moisture-adjusting quality which can absorb or release moisture as the temperature and humidity levels change.

Pearl Powder: An ancient beauty secret in Asia for 100's of years, pearl powder is made from freshwater pearls.  It contains 20 amino acids along with approximately 31% Calcium and 56% protein.  The most important benefits of pearl powder are: absorbs oil & skin impurities, helps the skin to feel smooth, filters out UV rays, contains a natural moisturizer and helps to prevent hyperpigmentation (brown or dark spots) by slowing down the melanin production in the skin.  Pearl powder is perfect for all skin types and also helps with easing skin inflammation and promotes healing.

Allantoin:  A botanical extract of the comfrey plant, allantoin is used for its healing, soothing and cell regeneration properties.  A wonderful ingredient for those with problematic skin types because Allantoin helps to speed the natural healing process (cellular turnover) of the skin.

Jojoba Oil:  A naturally occurring ester, jojoba oil is actually a wax.  Jojoba oil is similar to the skin's own sebum and aids in balancing the sebaceous glands.  It contains vitamins, protein and minerals, as well as a waxy substance similar to collagen.  Jojoba oil has an almost indefinite shelf life, is hypo-allergenic and perfect for ALL skin types; even the oiliest.  It helps to aid in the reduction of acne by inhibiting certain types of bacteria from the epidermis while dissolving hardened sebum plugs and restoring skin to a natural pH balance.  Jojoba oil is non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic.  It penetrates the pores easily to reduce water loss and acts as a humectant by creating a protective film over the skin's surface that seals in moisture. Jojoba oil helps to reduce wrinkles, stretch marks and helps to lighten and heal scars.  Unlike other oils, jojoba oil doesn't leave a greasy-feeling.  Instead the skin's surface feels velvety soft and smooth.  *We add jojoba oil to certain formulas for all of the above benefits plus it helps to reduce product "fly away" when applying our mineral foundations and setting powders. 
 

ProVitamin B5: Also known as d-panthenol, ProVitamin B5 penetrates the skin readily and is a potent moisturizer and softener of the skin.  It helps to make the skin's surface more elastic and is anti-inflammatory; working synergistically with Allantoin to soothe irritated skin and heal minor wounds (promotes cellular epithelialization).  Unlike other topical Vitamins, ProVitamin B5 does not need a delivery system to be effective for the skin.
 

Bisabolol: Bisabolol is the main active ingredient of the medicinal plant, Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla).  Bisabolol helps to administer active ingredients transdermally by enhancing skin penetration.  A wonderful ingredient to help with the reduction of acne and fine lines and wrinkles, Bisabolol's skin care benefits include: anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-mycotic.  It is also non-allergenic and provides great protection to the skin against environmental stressors.  We use only the natural, non-synthetic version of Bisabolol in our formulas.

Hyaluronic Acid:  A natural polysaccharide (large sugar molecule) made from the biofermentation of glucose, soy peptone and yeast.  Hyaluronic acid, also known as Sodium Hyaluronate, is the most powerful moisturizer and humectant known thus far.  It provides a wonderful smoothness and softness to the skin, supports wound healing and promotes new cellular growth.  Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body such as connective tissues, joints and skin.

Have questions in regard to the ingredients we use?  Please feel free to contact us.

*Full ingredient disclosures can be found on individual product catalog pages on this web site.