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Many sufferers of plaque psoriasis (the most common type of psoriasis) have used the drug cyclosporin because of its effective, short-term effects on the skin condition. With extended use of cyclosporin many suffer from kidney difficulties making this a complicated option for some.

However, a new drug, ISA247, recently underwent its third phase of its clinical trials and the outcome was positive. Almost 60 percent of those that used a high does of ISA247 had significant improvements in their psoriasis. ISA247 is taken orally as a calcineurin inhibitor designed to treat autoimmune conditions.

I’ve said it three times, now what? I thought my skin would be transformed to be its glowing, natural self without looking like I was actually wearing make-up.

Mineral make-up seems to be all the talk of almost every make-up line on the market. It sounds natural. It sounds basic. It sounds good. But does anyone really know what mineral make-up is and how it is good for your skin?

Here’s the breakdown.

Mineral make-up is typically a loose powder that contains naturally found minerals like mica, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide. These minerals have natural coloring and sun block qualities, however, other ingredients need to be added to the product to get the right color and texture necessary. This means that just because a product boasts its use of minerals, it does not mean that it is all minerals.

Eye shadow, blush, finishing powder, and even a base can be made using mineral powders. A truly natural mineral make-up will not include any harmful dyes, chemicals, or harmful preservatives so be sure to read the label to know what you’re really getting. With a high percentage of natural, ground up minerals, many claim that this make-up has calming affects making it beneficial for acne and rosacea prone skin.

Having said all of this, though, it is important that you care for your skin just as you would if using any other make up. Always use a sunblock beneath your make-up and always wash your face with the appropriate cleanser in the morning and at night.

I have found that mineral make-up is not a miracle worker, but I do like its shimmer, easy application, and its long-lasting life on my face. I think its still pretty obvious that I have make-up on, but I’m not complaining. I do like the glow.

Face of the Future is a special Web project by the University of St. Andrews in the UK. The “Face Transformer,” as it is called, takes only two minutes to complete and allows you to see what you would look like if you were a different version of yourself. In other words, you can see what you look like older, younger, as a different race, or as a different gender, for example. Here’s me…sorta scary.