The benefits of gold skincare products are richer and more brilliant than you may think!
By Chere Di Boscio
They sound super fancy and they look lovely. But what’s the point of using gold skincare products? Are they just an ostentatious luxury item, or do they bring any real benefits to your beauty routine?
You may be surprised to know that they do indeed – and this has been well known since ancient times. Here’s just a little bit about what they can do for you, below. But please note: some people are allergic to gold, in which case, none of these benefits will be delivered.
The Benefits Of Gold Skincare Products
1. Helps erase fine lines and wrinkles
Gold particles in creams, serums, oils and soaps help to heal micro-damage to the skin and strengthens it, especially mature complexions. Gold can accelerate blood circulation and the metabolic rate of the skin, which helps to prevent premature ageing.
2. Reduces redness and treats acne
Since it’s so anti-inflammatory, gold reduces acne, skin allergies and redness in the complexion (which is basically a sign of inflammation).
3. Brightens and evens out skin tone
Gold re-textures skin and illuminates to reveal radiant, healthy and a youthful looking complexion. Gold also inhibits the production of melanin, which is the main cause of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
4. Increases skin elasticity
Sagging and sallow skin is the result of less collagen. Gold can help restore this lost elasticity.
5. Treats UV damage
Perhaps unsurprisingly, since gold reduces the production of melanin, it can help mitigate the damage done by the UV radiation – namely, sun spots.
6. Brings back your glow
Gold helps improve blood circulation. This means it can help to hydrate and maintain the skin’s moisture levels when small particles of gold get absorbed into the skin. The end result? A bit of a glow, making your skin look healthier, fresher and more radiant.
Helpful Inside – And Out
But gold isn’t just beneficial when used topically. The ancient Egyptians ate it to help purify the body, mind and spirit. They believed the metal could activate the spirit and awaken energy inside the body, as well as slow down the process of aging and contribute to a person’s health overall.
In fact, gold water and gold pills continued to be popular well into early European history. Medieval alchemists used powdered gold to make suspensions, which was then used to relieve sore limbs. In fact, this was the earliest record of gold being used as treatment for arthritis.
Today, even modern surgeons use gold implants to help relieve elbow and knee joint inflammation, and many people take colloidal gold drops, claiming these boost immunity, improve mood, and even help ease depression.
Intrigued? Here are a few ways you can test the benefits of gold skincare products for yourself.
Some Of The Best Gold Based Skincare Products
Mimi Luzon 24k Gold Glow Brilliant Super Oil
This vitamin-rich oil is formulated with 24-karat gold particles to really make your skin glow! Grapeseed Oil and Omega fatty acids hydrated, and act as nourishers against environmental stressors, whilst the gold reduces redness and inflammation.
When used over time, the 100% organic formula improves elasticity in your skin, slows the decline of collagen, stimulates cell renewal, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Price: Around $239 Best for: Those seeing the first signs of collagen loss and wrinkles
Subtle Energies Mogra Gold Cream
Oh my, but this smells divine! An exquisite blend of Indian rose, Mogra and 24k gold, this rich, creamy, hydrating formula has long been a favourite here at Eluxe.
Concentrates of Mogra oil – which is a kind of exotic jasmine – stimulates cell renewal and promotes collagen production, the rose hydrates and plumps. The gold helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and gives the skin a more radiant, youthful glow.
Price: Around $320 Best for: Hydrating and protecting mature skins
NuFace Gold Mini Express Collection
If you’re serious about toning and tightening your skin, you’ll love this complete kit by NuFace! Their Gold Mini Express Skin Toning Collection quickly produces a covetable glow and incredibly smooth skin, thanks to the use of microcurrent technology.
The kit comes with:
- A microcurrent mini- device, adorned with 18K Rose Gold-dipped spheres
- 24K Gold Gel Primer
- Prep-N-Glow® Cloths 5-pack
- Custom Gold Painted Clutch
- Power Adaptor
At almost $200, it may seem like one of the pricer ways to get the benefits of gold beauty products, but the kit is actually worth $273. Bargain!
Price: Around $199 Best for: Those who are seriously committed to better skin. Also makes a great gift!
Chantecaille Eye Recovery Mask
Too many late nights? Jet lagged? This eye recovery mask will sort you out! It’s packed with powerful botanicals that fight wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Rich in seaweed, rose water and of course, gold, this is a serum that’s soothing and easy to use. In just 20 minutes, it reveals smoother and revitalised skin around the eye area.
Price: Around $195 for 8 masks Best for: Those in a hurry, frequent travellers and light sleepers.
Osmosis Beauty Skin Perfection Elixir
Got acne? Eczema? Dermatitis? Sometimes, it’s not enough to treat it with a cream. You need to tackle those issues from the inside out! And that’s what exactly this skin elixir does.
It may look like a serum, but this is actually an edible supplement. It delivers all the benefits of gold skincare products from the inside out.
Skin Perfection contains 75 critical minerals, edible 24-karat gold, and exclusive, clinically-proven technology that can find the source of redness, inflammation, and blemishes. It not only balances digestive causes of rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, but also neutralizes skin toxins, as well.
Price: $48 Best for: Those looking to reduce inflammation and blemishes
Wildcrafted Organics Everlasting Beauty Balm Concentrate
This decadent golden-hued balm melts on touch, transforming into a delicious, nourishing and skin-loving potion. The blend of exotic butters, precious oils and 24k gold fuse work together to bless your skin, leaving it soft, hydrated and radiant beyond belief.
The unique element of this concentrate? It delivers the benefits of gold skincare products wherever you need them. Dab this on to skin conditions like psoriasis to reduce inflammation, or on the face to slow the signs of ageing, for ea
Price: $100 Best for: A treasure for a dry, damaged skin
Makanai Goldays 24K Gold Protector Sheet
Ever wished you could just slather your face with gold? Now you (kind of) can! Makanai is helping you take indulgence to the next level with their 24k gold sheet masks. The pure Yoshitaka 24K Gold Leaf mask works to accelerate cell renewal and deliver brighter and beautifully glowing skin.
And the best part? If you’re looking for the benefits of gold skincare products but don’t have much budget, this is one of the most economical products on offer.
Price: From $25.00 Best for: Those looking for the ultimate pampering experience
Omorovicza Gold Eye Cream
When applied regularly around the delicate eye area, this nourishing, anti-ageing, gold eye cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles, brightens the skin tone and helps to undo sun damage, such as sun spots and fine lines, that are often seen around the eye contours.
Price: Around $190 Best for: Mature or sun damaged skin
Sassou Gold Lather Bar
Sassou’s best selling, all-natural cleansing bar contains lots of pure gold to pamper your skin every time you wash. Coconut oil pulls out skin-blocking impurities, whilst honey hydrates and kills bacteria – in fact, the combination of honey and gold in this bar makes it the perfect choice for those with blemish-prone skin.
Price: Around $65 Best for: Oily to normal skin
Sweet SXM Beauty 24 Karat Gold Rose Clay Rejuvenation Mask
We all wish we could drink the elixir of youth. But Sweet SXM Beauty’s signature face mask may be the next best thing!
This product really delivers some of the best benefits of gold skincare products. It’s the perfect luxury treat for your face that will not only leave your skin silky smooth but also encourages an all-around rejuvenation for a fresher, younger appearance.
The mask is made from two natural ingredients: rose clay and rosehip powder, and is suitable for all skin tones. The sustainable botanical skincare line is packaged in 24 karat gold flakes and real rose petals. While the rose clay buffs away dead skin and impurities, the rose powder treats inflammation and soothes redness.
This treatment can also help to combat UV damage and dark spots.
Price: $22 Best for: Everyone who wants to have soft, youthful skin.
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