Good as Gold...the 24-karat Gold Facial

I was reading an article in the Baltimore Sun newspaper this morning that grabbed my attention! It was called "The Midas Touch" written by Tanika White. Basically a Japanese skin care company called UMO introduced the concept of 24K gold facials within the past year here in the States! During the process thin gold sheets are applied to the client's face until it is full covered in gold. After that application the gold is then steamed and massaged into the skin until the gold almost disappears. This has been research over the years in countries such as; Europe, Asia, and the Middle East according to the article. It is perfectly safe (people who tend to be allergic to gold are allegic to that which has been mixed with some other element such as nickel~i.e. 10K, or 18K) and it hydrates moistens, and tightens the skin in ways that many other treatments can't. If you are able to locate an aesthician that is properly trained and offers this 'golden' service it can hit your wallet anywhere from $250 to upwards of $550. I will be scheduling my appointment in the near future, I've just got to know what that feels like afterwards! All the reviews have been very favoring. Though there hasn't been much research yet, there is talk that Cleopatra recieved these golden facial treatments which I'm sure contributed to her flawless appearance! If any of you out there have had this done let me know all about your experience!


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(photograph: http://baltimoresun.com/goldfacial; photographer Lloyd Fox [Sun Photographer])