Virtuoso Life - May/June 2008 - (Page 140) DESTINATION SPAS Gold Standard The return of precious-metal treatments for modern Cleopatras. BY SHIVANI VORA All that glitters: Layers of 24-karat gold sheets perform facial alchemy. 140 V I RT U O S O L I F E Franck robichon/epa/ corbis H ot stone facials, caviar face creams, and other glamorous treatments and lotions are standard fare for spa regulars and beauty product junkies. the latest skin-care trend, however, redefines luxury and might even have the “been there, done that” set doing a double take: spa services using 24-karat gold and a slew of goldinfused products to match. Proponents such as high-end beauty companies la Prairie and orlane tout gold as a miracle ingredient and swear by its anti-aging and antiinflammatory benefits. they also claim that it stimulates the production of collagen and leaves the skin especially radiant. sure, the idea of drenching your body and face in pure gold sounds extravagant and
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