Tuesday, 25th March 2008 (1263 views)

A facial containing gold leaf is continuing the precious metal's history of involvement in beauty treatments, a new report suggests.

The Observer notes that the Luxe 24 Karat Gold Facial, available at the Charleston Palace Hotel in South Carolina, is no new development.

According to the publication: "Throughout history gold has been revered for its beautifying properties."

Examples offered by the news provider include the belief held by some historians that Cleopatra slept in a gold mask, as well as the use of gold massage rollers on the face by royals from the Ching dynasty.

The Luxe treatment involves gold being massaged into the skin, where it is believed to remain, fighting free radicals, for up to 28 days.

Combining Japanese innovation with "the purest gold", claims made by the treatment include firmer, brighter skin and reduced wrinkles.

A gold facial is also provided by La Prairie at the Ritz Carlton in New York, reports the Times.

 

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