Pauline Youngblood Soli started her career as a licensed Medical Aesthetician specializing in paramedical treatments, working with prominent dermatologists and plastic surgeons in the Beverly Hills area. Here, she was in daily contact with people with severely traumatized skin, from harsh laser treatments, acne, rosacea, and cosmetic surgeries. Such patients often take up to six months before the skin returns to normal, and Pauline was simply not satisfied with the cosmetic options available.
She began working with chemists to develop a suitable option - a cosmetic that would cover raw, inflamed, or discolored skin, but allow it to breathe and heal. This led to her initial work with natural mineral cosmetics.
"The concept of mineral makeup was great, but the quality was missing," says Soli. "The colors weren't realistic; they were too pink or orange, and they looked artificial."
She developed her first loose mineral foundation, which provided excellent coverage and a natural appearance, while still allowing skin to breathe. Soli's patients experienced such dramatic success with her new formula that they continued using it long after their skin had healed. Before long, patients and friends convinced her to make this natural mineral foundation commercially available, and Pauline founded Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics in 1996.
Youngblood Today
A decade later, Pauline's Natural Mineral Foundation is Youngblood's flagship product, and Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics is now a complete line of cosmetic products, in a comprehensive palette of shades, with realistic skin tones and beautiful, natural finishes. Youngblood continues to create top quality products that are innovative in both formulation and packaging.
The Finest Mineral Cosmetics
As the cosmetics industry continues to explore the benefits of minerals, Youngblood remains the premier choice for healthy, luxe quality mineral cosmetics. All Youngblood products are free of talc and other fillers that can clog or irritate skin. Our formulation is the very finest available, and our quality is instantly noticed the very first time our products are applied. Youngblood's dedication to quality has earned the company an extremely loyal following.
Quality Attracts Quality
Fans of Youngblood include a number of A-list celebrities, both male and female. Youngblood has been recommended recently on the Style Network's "What Not To Wear," the TV Guide Channel's "The Fashion Team," and in major publications such as Allure, Elle, and OK! Youngblood's Mineral Rice Setting Powder was awarded "Beauty Product of the Year" at the 2007 Danish Beauty awards.
