JCKstyle - March 30, 2007
The words used to describe a healthy complexion—glow, sparkle, shine—are ones used often in the jewelry industry, as well. So perhaps it is fitting that skin care regimens continue to get more decadent with a growing number of precious metal– and stone-based skin care treatments. Here, a sampling of the latest in precious procedures.
What: Diamond FacialWhy: Diamonds are said to help remove toxins from the skin, especially when used to exfoliate. The result, according to some, is regenerated cells and younger-looking skin.
Where: Available at Shahnaz Husain (an Indian beauty guru) centers or purchasable online at www.shahnaz-husain.com. What: The (D.I.Y.) Gold Facial
Why: Gold is said to smooth and moisturize skin, as well as minimize lines. It also—no surprise—gives the complexion shimmer and shine.
Where: Gold treatments are offered at spas and now, in bottle form, at home. Estrusé Skin Revitaliser With Gold can be purchased on www.estruse.com. A 1-ounce bottle costs $129.99. What: The Turquoise Facial
Why: Rough gemstones exfoliate and their mineral qualities are said to balance and relax the skin. And why not turquoise (it’s pretty, and also happens to be the name of the spa that offers it)?
Cost: At $110/hour at Turquoise Medical Day Spa in Fairfield, Conn., (203) 319-1900, the signature turquoise gemstone facial is a deal among precious gemstone skin care options.
Weekly Gem
The first televisions featured black-and-white images. Then viewers watched programs in color. Today’s sets are an impressive mix of high definition, plasma, digital, and diamond. (Yes, diamond.) Philips and A. Link recently unveiled a 42-inch Ambilight FlatTV—numbering the 1 millionth of its kind made by the electronics maker—featuring 225 cts. t.w. diamonds. Diamonds are visible in a stylized floral pattern along the sides and edges of the Ambilight canvas. No word on the glitter status of its remote.
