As a cosmetic gold leaf producer for the past 15 years, we frequently receive inquiries about the safety of using gold in cosmetics, whether cosmetic gold leaf can be utilized in skincare products without any concerns, and how the material will impact the skin’s appearance in the long run. This article summarizes the essential information for you.
Before we proceed, it is important to note that all tests and studies referenced in this article were conducted using cosmetic gold leaf produced by GoldCosmetica.
Our gold leaf is manufactured under cosmetic GMP standards using a specialized process, ensuring that it is free from heavy metal and non-cosmetic contaminants. This guarantees the product’s effects and that it has been tested for cosmetic use.
What we know about cosmetic gold leaf
In human patch tests performed by the Fresenius Institute in Germany, cosmetic gold leaf from GoldCosmetica was found to be non-irritating to the skin. No reactions of concern that might indicate a primary irritating effect of cosmetic gold leaf on the skin were detected.
But there is more ...
Studies conducted by the Swiss Skin Test Institute revealed that cosmetic gold leaf is highly effective in combating skin aging. These studies were conducted on healthy skin, and the effects were documented after 4 and 8 weeks of application. The results demonstrated significant improvements in skin firmness, scaliness, and smoothness, as well as reductions in the erythema and melanin indexes, indicating a reduction in pigmentation and dark circles.
It is important to note that these studies were performed using cosmetic gold leaf produced according to cosmetic GMP in a special process, ensuring that the product is free of heavy metals and other non-cosmetic substances.
*Very significant result versus baseline. **Extremely significant result versus baseline.
Compared to the baseline, these were significant improvements achieved by using cosmetic gold leaf on the skin.
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