Why do some claim Gold is good for the skin and some claim Gold has harmful side effects?
Pure Gold (metal) and Gold containing chemicals (Gold compounds)have very different chemical properties. We all know that Pure Gold metal is extremely inert and is an excellent anti-oxidant and that is why it has been commonly used for dental repair for over one hundred years. Gold metal has remarkable anti-aging properties and health benefits, and is well known for treating Sunburn very effectively. Gold speeds recovery from UV damage by encouraging the skin’s DNA repair mechanism to self-correct. Gold also reduces the signs of collagen degradation. Nano-sized pure gold particles have been proven to be very effective in treating various diseases including mycobacterial-, collagen- and pristane-induced arthritis without side effects. On the other hand, Gold compounds, depending on the exact elements in the Gold Compound, are NOT inert. Gold compounds can easily react with oxygen and other chemicals, and can be toxic. These reactive and toxic Gold compounds can cause serious side effect
