We think of gold in terms of jewelry, investments and a precious metal sought for thousands of years. Why would it be part of a facial treatment? Gold is not only coinage and the like, but the metal has valuable properties for healing and fights inflammation. Gold facials are a recent invention, but their usage could be as old as 2500 B.C.. Evidence suggests gold was used in traditional Chinese, Indian, and Arabic medicine. Swarna bhasma (which translates to “gold ash”) is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat: asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and even diabetes mellitus. Dr. Brendan Camp, a dermatologist with Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery in New York City says, In fact, gold compounds have been used off-label to treat skin conditions like cutaneous lupus and pemphigus vulgaris. Gold nanoparticles are suspended in liquid (called colloidal gold), and tiny enough to penetrate the skin. In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, gold is thought to offer benefits such as collagen support, reduction in wrinkles and increased absorption of the beneficial products used in a facial.
Gold Plumping Facial for the Holidays
This luxurious, nourishing facial is full of anti-aging benefits. It begins with a flower acid peel with collagen-boosting agents; followed by an anti-aging serum. After the application of serum the treatment features a unique facial massage that activates hydrating micro-spheres in the skin to reduce the appearance and depth of fine lines and wrinkles. We then apply a 24-carat colloidal gold mask that soothes with anti-inflammatory properties offers collagen support and fights wrinkles. This treatment also includes a relaxing scalp massage to relieve tension during the Holidays.
