When you hear the words 24-karat gold, you automatically think luxury. And while beauty products made with the ingredient seem glitzy, the results will make your skin sing. According to Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, an N.Y.C.-based cosmetic dermatologist, "Gold is used as an anti-aging ingredient, as it can help reduce inflammation, which is a cause of acne and hyper pigmentation. When applied topically, it also helps brighten the skin."
If you're looking for ways to incorporate 24-karat gold into your beauty routine, one of my all-time favorite products is Peter Thomas Roth's 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches ($75); they make me look like I've gotten 10 hours of sleep after wearing them for just 25 minutes. I'm also a huge fan of Tatcha's Gold Camellia Beauty Oil ($95), which you can use anywhere on your body, from your hair to your cuticles. (Technically this one is only 23 karats, but I'll count it anyway.) You can also try out Jillian Dempsey's Gold Sculpting Bar ($195), which is plated in 24-karat gold to help carve out the contours in your face.
And if you're looking for the ultimate superstar treatment, Joanna Vargas (whose hands have graced the faces of people like Mandy Moore, Mindy Kaling, Emily Ratajkowski, and more), offers the Super Nova Facial at her NYC and LA salons. The hour-long facial covers your skin in a gold gel mask to help the skin retain moisture.
