Gold and its benefits
The virtues of gold are numerous. The mineral is known for its biocompatibility with the human body and for adapting to all types of skin, even the most sensitive.
Medicine has long used gold for dental crowns, pacemakers, surgical tools, etc.
Gold a treasure for our skin
The benefits of gold on our skin
Gold has multiple antioxidant and antibacterial properties that help fight premature aging of the skin. Its ability to penetrate deep into the epidermis helps to stimulate the production of collagen which, in turn, maintains the firmness and elasticity of our skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
It stimulates the skin's metabolism, improves blood circulation, and protects cells from free radical damage.
Thanks to its antibacterial properties, inflammation, acne and allergic reactions are greatly reduced. One of the best effects of gold in skin care is that it makes our complexion radiant, glowing, and fresh.
Study
In 2017, MAKANAI sponsored the study "The evaluation of gold flakes affecting skin fibroblast cells" at Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Health Sciences.
Fibroblasts are the most common connective tissue cells for elasticity in young skin. The results showed that gold leaf helps to increase the production of normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDF) by up to 137% compared to the control group.
Gold Leaf to upgrade the beauty routine?
The most optimal way to benefit from gold is to use it in the form of gold leaf. Gold leaf is made from 24-karat gold, the only gold suitable for food since its purity level is always over 99.99%.
In modern manufacturing, gold leaf is made using a roller press that produces leaf refined to a thickness of 1/10,000 millimeters. The material is so fine that it can disintegrate like a fine powder between our fingers.
Kanazawa, the birth place of gold leaf
Since the late 16th century, Kanazawa City in Ishiwaka Prefecture has been world-famous for its gold leaf production. The name Kanazawa, which translates to "Valley of Gold Leaf", is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To date, Kanazawa produces 99% of Japan's gold leaf.
The art is recognized as a true craft and his fine gold can be used in decorative arts for the home and for objects used in places of worship. A secret recipe of gold leaf in skincare that has been passed down by artisans for generations at the Makanai workshop whose origins date back to the Yoshitaka Gold-Leaf Foundry, 1899.
Recommendations
24K Gold Leaf Mask from Makanai
24K Gold Leaf Mask from Makanai is the ultimate gold standard facial care. This facial sheet mask immediately gives the entire face a radiant glow while the antiaging properties penetrate deeply, accelerating cell renewal and providing anti-inflammatory benefits.
24K Gold Leaf Mask from Makanai is the ultimate gold standard facial care. This facial sheet mask immediately gives the entire face a radiant glow while the antiaging properties penetrate deeply, accelerating cell renewal and providing anti-inflammatory benefits.
MAKANAI - Skin Jewel Oil Serum
Take 1-2 drops of a lightweight oil such as MAKANAI jewel oil serum and massage the fine particles into your skin. You will be left with a radiant and naturally healthy glow from within.
