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It’s not just food that can keep your skin fit, its healthy herbs too. Although some herbs are beneficial to a specific skin condition, others are helpful for general skin care. Add these delicious and useful items to your skin fitness grocery list.

Acne
Aloe
Oregon Grape Root

Eczema and psoriasis
Burdock
Oregon Grape Root

Skin disease
Ashwagandha
Oregano
Poke Root

Anti aging
Bilberry
Cleavers
Citrus Bioflavonoids

General skin health
Chamomile
Devil’s Claw
Horsetail
Milk Thistle
Mullein
Rose Hips
Schizandra
Watercress
Wheatgrass

Manuka honey is a particular type of honey created in New Zealand that is used as an ingeredient in various health care products including creams and lotions. According to the Manuka Honey blog, it has been proven that manuka will reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and treat infection. As a natural antibiotic this honey is beneficial in treating eczema, ringworm, acne, dandruff, psoriasis, dry skin, and sores.

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.