What Makes Gem Skincare So Special?

While it’s common to see them used in jewelry or spiritual/medicinal practices, did you know that gemstones also make fantastic skincare ingredients? Thanks to modern technology, gemstones can now be ground up into the finest of powders, after which they can be incorporated into various skincare formulas.

However, why exactly is this done in the first place? What makes gem skincare so special?

If those are the questions on your mind, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Lionesse, gem skincare is our specialty, and once you know how those precious stones can benefit your skin, you’ll probably want to give them a try for yourself!

Gem Skincare 101           

There are more than 300 different gemstones out there. Each one varies when it comes to the properties that they offer. As a result, some are better than others when it comes to formulating effective gem skincare.

So, which gemstones offer up the most skin benefits?

Luckily, when it comes to determining that, Lionesse has done all of the hard work for you. We’ve created seven spectacular gem skincare collections. Each one contains a different gemstone, meaning that each collection is able to address different visible skin concerns. Let’s take a closer look at each one:

Amber

Amber has always been a popular component of folk medicine due to how it leaves the body feeling healed and nurtured. It does the same for the skin too, effectively repairing the look of damage to give the skin a healthy glow.

The Lionesse Amber Collection makes the most of this, with the Amber Eye Serum being one of our bestselling products. This gemstone’s gentle nature makes it perfect for the delicate skin around the eyes.

In this formula, we’ve combined amber powder with other ingredients that strengthen and support the feel of the skin. A peptide duo will moisturize your skin and leave it feeling thicker, while hydrating humectants and botanical extracts, including calendula, aloe, ginkgo, and green tea, revitalize the complexion.

We’ve also added vitamin C to our exquisite eye serum. It’s a hardworking antioxidant that quickly brightens the appearance.

Black Onyx

People rave about the shielding effects provided by black onyx. It blocks negative energy to leave the body feeling protected. Again, these properties translate to the skin, which is why our Black Onyx Collection is all about reducing the visibility of aging to restore a supple and youthful appearance.

If you’d like to make the most of how black onyx can bring back the complexion of your youth, there are two products in particular that we would highly recommend using.

The first is our Black Onyx Line Eraser Syringe. This is a revolutionary formula that can immediately reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, two of the most common aging-related concerns.

In addition to black onyx, this gem skincare product features a number of cutting-edge ingredients. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, hyaluronic acid, DMAE, and vitamin A all come together to correct the look of aging. This leaves your complexion smoother, firmer, and tighter.

Another black onyx-infused formula that produces dramatic results is our exquisite Black Onyx Mask. It’s a clay-based mask, making it ideal for giving the skin a detoxified and purified feel. Thanks to the inclusion of vitamins A, C, and E, along with a cocktail of potent botanicals, this mask, which gradually heats up as it’s massaged onto the skin, will leave you looking luminescent.

Diamond

They may already be known for being a girl’s best friend, but treat your complexion to diamonds and it won’t be long before they’re your skin’s best friend too, no matter your gender! 

Diamonds signify prosperity and wealth, strengthening their wearer. When it comes to gem skincare, diamonds do the same. They strengthen and fortify the feel of the skin while also illuminating the appearance. Diamond powder in particular is known for its light-reflecting properties. This makes it a fantastic ingredient for brightening the overall complexion.

You can experience this for yourself with Lionesse’s Diamond Lift Collection. The products in this collection are all designed to illuminate, lift, and tighten the look of the skin. This makes diamond-infused gem skincare ideal if your skin has been feeling a little dull, rough, or wrinkled.

One product that really exhibits the skin-loving properties of diamonds is the Diamond Neck & Face Lift Cream. This rich moisturizer is loaded with diamond powder to give your skin an instant glow. It also contains collagen, oat protein, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin A, and vitamin E. Together, they’ll help to strengthen and firm up the feel of your skin. If you’ve noticed that your neck or face has been looking a little loose or wrinkly lately, this cream will bring back your youthful bounce.

Morganite

It may not be as well known as diamonds or amber, but morganite, which is a pale pink gemstone, is just as spectacular. It’s loved for its energizing and restorative feel, which seamlessly translates to the skin through our Morganite Collection.

We designed this collection for dry skin that is starting to look a little creased. Our morganite-infused gem skincare formulas will help to give dry and rough skin a soft and supple feel while erasing the look of fine lines at the same time.

If you really want to go all out, treat yourself to the entire Morganite Collection set, which consists of four gem skincare products. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to keep things simple to start with, check out our Morganite Transforming Serum. This serum is packed with ingredients that moisturize and soften the complexion. It also contains a sprinkling of diamond dust to illuminate your appearance after every use.

If moisturizers are what you need, then the Morganite Reinforcing Cream won’t disappoint. Brimming with plant oils, waxes, and vitamins, this rich moisturizer will target the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your face looking noticeably smoother and firmer.

Opal

Opal is created when seasonal rains drench dry ground, which is why the unique climate of Australia enables the country to be one of the biggest producers of this gemstone. Due to how it’s formed, opal has quite a high moisture content, which makes it a fantastic addition to gem skincare formulas. It helps to quench dryness while also calming and soothing the complexion, leaving the skin feeling balanced.

We’ve made the most of these qualities with our Opal Collection. If your skin has been feeling dry, tired, or stressed, Lionesse’s opal-infused formulas will give it the boost that it needs. This collection will leave you looking beautifully dewy.

One product that does this particularly well is the Opal Sheer Melting Mask. Inspired by the natural transformations that take place when opal is created, this mask looks like a cream to begin with. However, it then turns into hydrating droplets as you massage it into your skin. It’s different from many other face masks because it doesn’t need to be rinsed off. It boasts a leave-on formula, which is filled with superfruit extracts and vitamins. They’ll give your skin the soft and supple touch that you’ve been seeking.

If serums are more your style, give our Opal Sheer Collagen Serum a try. As you can tell from its name, this serum is extremely lightweight. It boasts a sheer finish while still pampering the skin with hydrating compounds, including sodium hyaluronate and amino acids.

Golden Sapphire

Golden sapphire is a relatively rare gemstone that’s loved for its calming effects. It has historically been used to maintain happiness and mental peace but it can also help to bring harmony to the complexion, which is exactly what you’ll experience with the Lionesse Golden Sapphire Collection. 

One of our favorite formulas from this line is the Golden Sapphire Cream. The sapphire powder in this blend will help to calm the feel of your skin. It’ll also reduce the appearance of inflammation and irritation. It’s a great ingredient for rejuvenating the complexion too.

In this moisturizer, golden sapphire is accompanied by a number of other high-performance ingredients. A triple peptide blend helps to moisturize and strengthen the feel of the skin while vitamins and antioxidant-rich natural extracts combat the appearance of skin aging. We’ve also added some licorice root extract into this formula to brighten the look of the skin. It will also help to fade the visibility of discoloration.

White Pearl

Last but definitely not least, we have white pearl. It’s believed to help maintain mental health, which is why our White Pearl Collection is all about maintaining healthy-looking skin.

This is the biggest Lionesse gem skincare collection. While our other collections focus on enhancing a routine and targeting specific visible skin concerns, our White Pearl line features several essentials that you can use to create a full skincare routine.

You’ll find pearl powder in each one of these formulas. In addition to keeping your skin feeling its best, pearl also boasts light-reflecting properties. These smooth and brighten the appearance while softening the visibility of fine lines. It’s an ingredient worthy of a spot in every stage of your skincare routine. And this is easy to accomplish if you treat yourself to the products in our White Pearl Collection.

One of our daily go-to’s includes the White Pearl Facial Cleanser. It effectively clears the skin of impurities, dirt, and makeup without leaving it feeling dry or tight. Follow it up with our White Pearl Skin Toner and this duo will have your skin looking super refreshed.

The collection also contains a couple of exfoliants; the White Pearl Facial Peeling for the face, and our Body Scrub to ensure that your skin feels decadently smooth from the neck down. 

Round off your skincare routine by picking from our range of moisturizers. Again, we have a selection of gem skincare formulas for both the face and the body!

Is Gem Skincare Worth Trying?

Gem skincare is nothing new. After all, gemstones have been used for beauty purposes for centuries. However, combine all of that ancient knowledge with advanced, modern-day skincare ingredients and magic is created. Not only can gem skincare deeply enhance a person’s complexion, but it can also instill them with the confidence that they need to radiate beauty from the inside out.

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