Unless you’ve been living in a cave and being raised by wolves, you’ve probably heard “vitamins and minerals” referred to in many different contexts, from dietary needs to what’s in your skincare. Most of us know what vitamins are and where we can find them, but are you also clear on what “minerals” are and where they can be found?
According to the National Library of Medicine “Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones.”
Many of the minerals which are found in skin care are there to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays as well as daily pollutants which can interfere with the skin’s biome and are found in naturally occurring substances, such as kelp. Here are five of our favourite mineral-rich products:
Color Wow Money Masque
As we mentioned above, kelp is one of nature’s richest sources of minerals, and this hair mask contains a blend of Mediterranean sea kelp, algae and blue sea kale, which are full to the brim with nourishing minerals that deliver long-lasting hydration for dry, porous and chemically-damaged hair. It can be used for 3-5 minutes for a quick top-up of your hydration, or for 20-30 minutes for a deeper, more nourishing treatment.
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant
This exfoliating powder is mixed with water to make a milky solution which polishes the skin while supporting the moisture barrier for healthier-looking skin. As well as various exfoliating and moisturising ingredients, such as fruit-based grape extract and arginine, this powder contains atomised sea salt, which is rich in naturally occurring minerals such as magnesium, which soothes the skin.
REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp And Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Cream
Once again, we’re extolling the virtues of kelp, this time from the Atlantic, in this anti-fatigue body cream from REN Clean Skincare. Atlantic Kelp Extract helps to nourish, smooth and tone by replenishing skin with moisture and essential minerals while energising magnesium PCA and plankton extract help to restore the skin’s moisture balance and enhance its natural cell renewal cycle,
Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
If you’ve been here before, you’ll know that we at Pure Beauty love a sheet mask, and this one from Medik8 is packed with detoxifying minerals and hyaluronic acid to help cool, restore and comfort even the most sensitive of skin types. It’s the perfect treatment for stressed-out skin, whether you’ve just had a professional treatment such as microneedling or dermabrasion, or you’ve simply had a heavy week and need some TLC for your complexion.
Dermalogica SkinPerfect Primer SPF30
Primer is an essential part of many people’s daily make-up routine and this multi-functional primer packs a real punch! Pearl powder and natural earth minerals provide a neutral tint to perfect skin tone and enhance luminosity and radiance, while a potent peptide helps to improve skin firmness, as sunscreens shield against sun damage. It can be worn alone or under make up for a perfect finish and all-day protection.