Gold
for skin care
Gold and beauty are two words which seem to go together, especially in the
Asian context. Traditionally, gold has always held value and significance,
in terms of enhancing beauty. Adorning the body with beautiful gold
ornaments is very much a part of the Asian culture and
heritage. Interestingly enough, gold is also a part of Ayurveda, the ancient
Asian system of natural healing. It contains enough evidence of the usage of
gold infringing about cures.
In other ancient civilizations too, particularly of ancient Egypt , the use
of gold was prevalent, for its potent curative properties.
Ayurvedic records contain references to the use of gold and other minerals in treatments of various ailments. For instance, gold was used for cardiac
problems, as it was said to promote blood circulation. In olden days,
pregnant women were made to wear a gold chain around the abdomen, to
influence the foetal' heart and body fluids of the mother. Most traditions
have their basis in Ayurveda and in the medicinal properties of ingredients.
Gold was even prescribed as an oral medication.
Research on Gold for skin care
Research has revealed that gold not only has anti-bacterial properties, but
actually helps to transport oxygen molecules directly into the skin,
influencing cellular functions and providing a new energy level. This helps
to revitalise and rejuvenate the skin.
The youth of the skin is dependent on the efficiency of the cell-renewal
process, which is hamp e red by many factors. The build-up of toxins and
wastes in the system, along with exposure to ultraviolet radiation and
chemical air pollutants, slows down the regeneration of new regeneration of
new cells.
It also hastens the aging process by causing oxidation damage to the
collagen fibres, the supporting tissue of the skin and by undermining the
skin's normal functions. Pure gold actually helps to reverse oxidation
damage, making the skin more firm, resilient and youthful.
Gold also helps stimulate lymphatic drainage and blood circulation, thus
facilitating the removal of toxins and wastes and purifying the skin. All
these actions help to improve the skin's normal functions, particularly that
of regeneration of healthy new cells.
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