Words Hattie Parish. Photographs Stocksy
When it comes to mineral intake, chances are you don’t automatically reach for a bottle of lotion to top up any deficiencies – and nor should you. In an ideal world, a healthy and balanced diet should provide you with all the nutrients your body needs. But for your skin, it’s a different story.
‘Minerals are like oxygen – they’re fundamental, whether for your heart, bone or skin health,’ says Westlab pharmacist Karen Davis. Our cells all strive for a balance of electrolytes to function properly. ‘If that balance is thrown off, you’re not going to get the radiant skin you desire.’