According to VH1, diamond facials are a favorite of beauty Kate Winslet. Praised by Ayurvedic principles for their ability to “oxygenate and purify the skin,” the diamond facial supposedly gives a glow to skin, although it may be too harsh for those with sensitive skin.
In a diamond facial, a licensed dermatologist or aesthetician uses a wand to deliver a stream of fine crystals that polish the skin. And no, diamond facials do not contain diamonds; according to Katy Slater, 42, a licensed aesthetician who owns Palma Ceia Facials, ”It’s called a diamond facial because of the machine, but also the combination of ingredients, the procedure involved in delivering them, and how it leaves your face looking radiant, like a diamond,” Slater says. ”The business of beauty has a lot to do with how something is marketed.”
Unfortunately, the effects of diamond facials have not been compared in any independent, double-blind, multi-center, peer-reviewed published study to microdermabrasion or light chemical peels [at least, not in any study that I can find.] However, some women have noted softer, more glowing skin after the facial, including Cloe Cabrera, a reporter for the Tampa Bay Tribune.
Check with your dermatologist or physician before this procedure, which is not recommended for those with sensitive skin. At any rate, it seems to be promising!
A special “thank you” for this post goes to sponsor Abazias.com, an awesome website that specializes in diamonds. (So awesome, in fact, that I allowed them to be the first non-skin care sponsor on FutureDerm.com!) Abazias.com is a reputable company that sells over 120,000 certified diamonds and settings at a discount of up to 50% less than traditional jewelry stores and up to 25% less than other online companies. One of the most unique features of the site, however, is its specialized ring builder that lets you customize and build a ring by color, clarity, carat, and, of course, price. Definitely fun to use, and perfect you are planning a special occasion!
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