Minerals are vital to mental and physical health, and are essential to the nervous system, digestion, and metabolism. They have the very important role of turning vitamins into nutrients the body can use. Minerals work with vitamins to help them become more available for the body to use. For example: sulfur is needed for vitamin C to be utilized in the skin, zinc for vitamin A, and selenium for vitamin E.

Without minerals, many vitamins cannot be used in the body. This means the body would not have the antioxidants required to fight free radicals that destroy healthy skin cells, as mentioned in our second secret of youth, leading to premature signs of aging.

Minerals also keep the skin hydrated!
Through a process of osmosis, minerals draw water from the lower layers of the skin to the upper epidermis to maintain a moisture cushion. They are essential to skin hydration, which is key to preventing early signs of aging. Without minerals, there would be no osmosis, which means no hydration for the skin, a precursor to premature signs of aging.

To get the most minerals from your food, eat vegetables, fruits, and grains grown on nutrient-filled soil. Mineral content in food is dependent on the quality of the soil, so make sure to understand about where your food is coming from. Some great options are organic products at farmers markets and local shops.

What does this mean for your skincare?

It is not enough to just use moisturizing products, as the moisture will sit on the top layer of your skin. The skin requires minerals to transport that moisture and nutrients deep into all levels of your skin for optimal hydration. Ageless La Cure is rich in sea minerals that can carry moisture and essential antioxidants into the skin cells. Some of our favorites with high level of sea minerals include Ageless’s Algae Mousse, 5 Secrets Cream, and Extreme Hydrating cream.

Learn more about our products here and find out why Ageless La Cure is a green beauty favorite!