Once upon time, the only place that you were likely to find a diamond was set in jewelry. While that still holds true to an extent today, things are changing. While industries have long used gemstones, diamonds specifically, in their processes and products, new applications are being developed for these stones. Enter the diamond and gemstone infused skin and body care products? What’s that? Yes, skin care with gemstones. How does that work, you ask? Well, let’s take a look:While herbs and infusions have been used for thousands of years in cosmetics and skin treatment formulas, gems have also played a role. This may come as a surprise to modern consumers, but gemstones have long been treasured for their intrinsic properties and they way these properties can benefit the skin. While science may not be able to prove whether a stone brings good luck, it can show that negative ions found in many gemstones will benefit the skin, especially that on the face.
From foaming cleansers to spritzers and even exfoliating cleansers, you’ll find a wide range of products coming onto the market infused with powdered gems. Amethyst, pearls, diamonds and many other popular gemstones all have their place in this line up and bring something different to the table. If you are looking for a way to relax and de-stress, you can try one of the herb and gemstone infused spritzers that are designed to calm the mind and promote better skin circulation. If you are in the market for something to wake you up in the mornings, a mixture of carnelian, orange, sage and other herbs will help get you going (ColorScience offers a great line of these spritzers).
Diamond makes a great exfoliant (not surprisingly!). You can find a number of products on the market that incorporate diamond powder or dust into their mixture. When combined with holistic herbs and treatments like oatmeal and aloe, you get a product that not only exfoliates, but helps with healing and beautifying, firming and circulation. In addition to cleansing and healing, you get the benefits of a day treatment at a spa, thanks to the salicylic acid and glycolic acid found in some of these products.
Each gemstone used supposedly imparts a different aspect to the user, from clarity of mind to tranquility or energy. This is attained through the combination of gemstone and aromatherapy. Some products use pearls to add an amazing luster to the skin, while others rely on the quality of the gemstones to help strip away makeup, oil and dirt, leaving the skin refreshed and clean, but not dry and cracked.
Most of these products are priced extremely reasonably, as well. While you may not be able afford to cover your skin with diamond jewelry, you most certainly cover it with diamond skin care products! Quite a few of these products have been used by the Hollywood elite, to obvious benefits and dramatic effects. One of the best kept secrets of these stars and starlets is the negative ions found within the gemstone dust. While it might sound like nothing much, these ions can actually help condition your skin, as well as allowing it to absorb more of those all important vitamins and nutrients for a healthier glow.
In fact, these ions play a large role in many of the formulas mentioned above. Negative ions have been found to do everything from promoting calmness to helping you focus your thoughts. For instance, falling water (like your shower) causes negative ions to form in the air around it. Have you ever noticed you clearly you think in the shower? Another example is that of the ocean. Is there anything more peace inducing that the sea? Experts say that this is because of the negative ions produced by the waves. Diamonds and other gemstones found in these products do a fantastic job of producing negative ions to help with whatever mood you are trying to achieve.
So, are these products worth the cost? According to several highly rated experts, they do indeed work as claimed. Several testers from different companies sampled a number of these products and found that they felt renewed, rejuvenated or relaxed, depending on the product. Additionally, the facial exfoliating products with diamond were remarked on heavily for their quality and the way they work. You’ll find a number of gemstones and semi-precious stones in the lineup. Quartz, amethyst, diamond, pearls, opal, turquoise and many more are beginning to make their appearance known.
These products might look new and innovative, but they are actually a throwback to ancient remedies known to civilizations like the ancient Egyptians and the Chinese. Science agrees, for once; gemstones have the power to transform your appearance, as well as the way you think and feel.
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