Unless you have an advanced degree in chemistry, good luck making sense of the ingredient lists on most makeup jars.

Polyethylene. Butylene glycol. Cyclomethicone. The names of the chemicals found in most makeup are downright ugly, and there's nothing pretty about what they do to your skin, either.

• According to the Environmental Working Group, the average woman uses 12 personal care products a day and comes in to contact with over 165 different chemicals.

• As much as 60% of these chemicals are absorbed in to the skin.

Your skin is the first line of defense against toxins, but it's not a perfect barrier. In your quest for a perfected complexion, you may do yourself more harm than good by choosing products with lots of synthetic dyes and preservatives, which is why more and more dermatologists are recommending their patients switch to 100% pure minerals makeup like Raw Natural Minerals™.

Without a doubt, mineral makeup has evolved into the most popular cosmetic base in the world. It's the beauty breakthrough in today's generation of women, just as liquid foundation was for our mothers and grandmothers generations ago. It has achieved widespread appeal due to its versatility, weightless feel, and easy application.

The finely ground minerals feel much lighter than traditional makeup, with a soft, dewy texture and a silky finish. Because mineral makeup contains natural pigments rather than dyes, its colors tend to be deeper, richer, longer lasting and highly water resistant. It blends more easily into skin, looks more natural, and it won't run or streak even on a humid summer day.

And minerals are STILL the ideal makeup for people with sensitive skin, rosacea and acne, because the ultra-fine powders allow skin to breathe and function normally, plus they have natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory qualities. In fact, mineral makeup is so safe and beneficial to skin that it is recommended by plastic surgeons for patients recovering from surgery.

If you've never tried mineral makeup before, there are some things you should look for. First and foremost is whether the product is 100% pure minerals. One unfortunate side effect of the growing popularity of mineral makeup is a sudden influx of new products that use fillers and artificial preservatives, which entirely defeats the purpose of wearing mineral makeup.

One brand we've fallen in love with is Raw Natural Minerals. We liked the incredible quality of the ingredients they use – everything is natural and sustainable - as well as the fact that we saw full coverage from just a small amount of powder, and that Raw Natural Minerals actually offers a free trial* of their makeup.

Raw Natural Minerals was the only mineral makeup that actually improved the hydration of our skin. Our skin appeared soft and radiant when we used the product, but after a few days we also started to notice that same healthy glow even without makeup on. That's because the minerals contain active botanical ingredients clinically proven to improve the skin over time. It's makeup that acts like skincare!

Possibly the best thing about Raw Natural Minerals is that everything you need is included in one kit - you get two foundations, a bronzer, a mineral veil, three of the most amazing brushes, plus an instructional DVD. And it's free to try.

Click here to learn more about learn more about Raw Natural Minerals and how you can try a free trial*.