Colloidal gold
Colloidal gold is a solution of gold colloid particles in water, independently of which the particle is in a liquid phase. These have been applied in medical, electrical and cosmetic applications because of their special characteristics. In cosmetics it has been brought to the limelight for its skin healing, regeneration and potential anti-aging properties.
BENIFITS :
The colloidal gold assists in creating a youthful skin appearance as it is well known in enhancing skin and collagen elasticity to prevent furrows and wrinkles. It also provides brightness, highlight skin tone making it look mild in complexion. Colloidal gold has a healing attribute; it may possess anti-inflammatory properties when it is used for calming sensitive or inflamed skin. Also, it helps the skin in that it is antioxidant and helps to minimize the skin stress caused by free radicals. Colloidal gold may also assist in skin repair and shedding, which can strengthen the outer layer of the skin. More significantly, it improves the penetration of other active substances in scrub preparations and makes the entire product more effective.
SKIN TYPES :
Colloidal gold is an agent that can be applied on every skin type but most especially on aged skin since its components have astringent properties that works as a skin firming and skin lightener. It is usually used in serums, creams, masks and other high end skin care products that want to give anti-aging and skin improving properties. It is also preferred where the product formulation is to be lanolin free because of the gentle nature of this ingredient.