Today, we’ll talk about gold facials, which entail dousing your face in actual gold and skin-soothing ingredients. Companies who provide these facials claim that gold offers several benefits for the skin. I’m open-minded when it comes to facials and am willing to try almost anything. A Signature Qi Facial with Synergy I happily traveled to Madalaina Conti’s Manhattan studio a few weeks ago to receive the procedure. The only esthetician providing Synergistic Qi Facials in New York is Conti, one of the few in the United States.
What is Qi Beauty?
An Australian skincare company called Qi Beauty uses acupuncture theory and quantum technologies. Its micromagnets are the star of the Synergistic Qi Facial and the brand’s flagship product. They essentially stimulate cellular activity. The improved hydration, improved cell turnover, and increased absorption of serums and moisturizers used during treatment can all result from this process.
How does Qi Beauty work?
- As cells get older, they inevitably lose some communication. Therefore, the skin will appear younger if we can get those cells to wake up and relearn how to operate efficiently, which can treat a variety of conditions. This is accomplished by strategically positioning 24k gold-plated tiny magnets along the skin.
- Although the gold itself has relaxing effects, according to Conti, it is the acupuncture points and magnets that act beneath the skin’s surface to support healthy skin function.
- Customers discover that even though the placement is unique to each patient, it will always focus on a few crucial acupuncture sites. The energy meridians will be the same for everyone. Three points, for instance, are where we start. One is on the top lip, one is on the chin, and one is in the space between the brows.
- These will function as the matrix’s control panel. You have such a peaceful feeling because they are also really calming points, says Conti. She wasn’t kidding when she said it was a soothing experience. The additional skin advantages were a bonus, but customers were so at ease that they would schedule another session just to experience that feeling of peace.
The benefits of Qi Facial
- Enhances the balance and efficiency of the skin.
- Decreases swelling and redness
- Clear up breakouts.
- Diminishes fine lines.
- Increases skin volume and plumpness.
After the initial facial, you’ll see a change in your skin, but continuing treatments will yield longer-lasting effects as cellular and muscular memory develops, according to Conti. The amount of water retention is greatly reduced, the tissue is re-densified and firmed, fine wrinkles are diminished, and volume is added where it is needed. Additionally, it can detoxify and clear acne. In addition, because of the energy meridians we tap into, it puts your body into a parasympathetic state, so you’re sure to get the nicest night’s sleep afterward.”
Does it work?
A few typical components that are frequently added to gold to maximize its potency include:
- Proteins in your skin are built from amino acids that are found in peptides. According to research, peptides may help restore sun and aging skin damage and enhance the barrier function of your skin.
- To cure UV damage, skin aging, and inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis, antioxidants like vitamin C have been demonstrated to neutralize naturally occurring free radicals.
- To renew and thicken skin and treat acne, scars, dark spots, and age spots, skincare peels typically utilize alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic acid and lactic acid.
- According to a source, hyaluronic acid may improve the hydration of your skin and lessen the visibility of wrinkles. It might also help alleviate mild to moderate eczema by enhancing the barrier function of your skin.
Gold facials are in, but they tend to be flashy. To give a washable glow to serums, facials, and cosmetic products, gold can be a pleasant addition. Although putting gold leaf on the skin is fantastic for Instagram-worthy photos, its health advantages are not evident.
