Minerals have been around since the beginning of time. But, despite their prehistoric roots, these crystallised stones can knock hours off your weekly beauty regime.
From face creams to eyeshadows, all the major beauty companies now stock mineral-infused products which, chosen carefully, can help turn skin from bumpy to pebble smooth.
Just like vitamins, minerals help the body to regenerate cells, balance hormones and repair damage. The right products can even help reduce scar tissue, protect skin from the sun and heal problem skin. As a cover-up, minerals are a useful ingredient too. When finely ground, their multi-faceted texture adds a rich, light-reflective sheen to powdered products.
Better still, mineral make-up is so pure you can leave it on overnight - perfect for those whose attitude to make-up remover is still stuck firmly in the Stone Age.
