The Benefits of Gold-Infused Skin Care

May 4th, 2021

Hannah Fink

Gold is everywhere from moisturizers to serums and oils and even eye patches.

Gold is everywhere from moisturizers to serums and oils and even eye patches.

Gold-infused skin care can seem somewhat gimmicky but according to Shape, that's not entirely the case.

Shape discussed the benefits of gold in skin care with Corey L. Hartman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist.

Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, benefits of gold skin care include:

Protecting against free radicals,
Minimizing fine lines and wrinkles,
Soothing,
Calming redness from rosacea and acne,
Boosting firmness, and
Brightening.

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