Add mineral and crystal-infused skincare products to your beauty routine
IN RECENT months, what we have been witnessing is a great shift in the beauty industry. Skincare and wellness products are now front and centre, shadowing the pre-pandemic focus on make-up and beauty.
Going through a pandemic has turned the collective consciousness towards the wellness space, taking care of mind, body, and soul.
Aromatherapy and crystal-based healing are just two ways in which people have sought nourishment of their bodily senses.
What are the benefits of minerals and crystals in skincare?
Although mineral and crystal-infused skincare has been around since the ancient Egyptians, today these compounds are being added to everything from serums to moisturisers and face massage tools.
Fascinating ingredients such as diamond dust, gold and silver leaf, rose quartz, and amethyst, are being hailed by some as “game changers” in the skincare industry for their skin and spiritual benefits.
The energetic healing frequency of these crystals and minerals is said to calm, soothe, uplift and revitalise skin.
Minerals are also nutrients that the body cannot do without. Minerals themselves are inorganic solids that exist naturally, through geological processes, and have a specific and pre-determined chemical composition.
Minerals your skin needs are magnesium, potassium, silica, calcium and zinc.
Queenie Singh Sethia, founder of Beauty By Bie, shares trending minerals and crystals to look for in your skincare products:
Diamond dust: This ingredient has exfoliating features that wash off toxins and deliver a glowing complexion. Their highly absorbent nature gives them skin-lightening properties. Diamond dust is known to remove blemishes and fade acne and dark spots. Other benefits include exfoliating dead skin cells, helping to slow skin ageing, and hydrating the skin.
Pearl protein: This helps regenerate collagen, making wrinkles appear less prominent. It also promotes cellular repair, protects the skin from pollution and gives a luminous sheen to the skin. These luxurious, ancient beauty ingredients act as antioxidants and strengthen the skin barrier. They also aid in boosting circulation, improving skin elasticity, and protecting against environmental stressors
Titanium dioxide: Works as a UV filter in skincare products, especially in physical sunscreens. It is also commonly used as a lightening, thickening, and lubricating ingredient.
Iron oxide: Mostly added in cosmetics to increase pigment. This mineral is clean, hypo-allergenic, and helps increase the SPF protection offered by sunscreens. Its ability to protect skin from UV and blue light makes it a must-have ingredient for people experiencing melasma.
Amethyst: This crystal represents purification and connection to spiritual and divine beings. Amethysts help to cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and soul. Their skin benefits include boosting collagen, curbing inflammation, and increasing circulation.