When I was looking out for a nice affordable scrub, I saw the VLCC gold scrub & found it to be inexpensive & thought of giving it a try. Though I don’t usually fall for Gold & fairness claims, I just did a little research on Google to understand why Gold is used in skin care products & how did this trend start & this is what I found.
Throughout ancient times, gold has been recognized for its luxurious and beautifying properties for the skin: a daily part of Egyptian skin care and anti-aging. It has been said that Cleopatra slept in a gold mask almost every night. In ancient Rome, gold products were applied for treatment for a wide variety of skin problems. In ancient Chinese medicine, gold products were a key to youthfulness and smooth skin tone, the queen of the Chiang dynasty used a gold massager every day.
Ayurvedic records contain references to the use of gold and other minerals in treatments of various ailments. For instance, gold was used for cardiac problems, as it was said to promote blood circulation. In olden days, pregnant women were made to wear a gold chain around the abdomen, to influence the foetal’ heart and body fluids of the mother. Gold was even prescribed as an oral medication.
Research has revealed that gold not only has anti-bacterial properties, but actually helps to transport oxygen molecules directly into the skin, influencing cellular functions and providing a new energy level. This helps to revitalise and rejuvenate the skin.
I’m not sure if the gold used in the skin care products is authentic or pure! So I’ll go ahead & let you all know about the VLCC Gold Scrub.
What does VLCC Claim about this cream: Exposure to environment factors like pollution and dust make skin look dull and lifeless. This unique scrub, enriched with 24 Carat Pure Gold, Turmeric and Sandalwood, has a deep pore cleansing action that gently exfoliates dead skin cells, superficial white and black-heads. It leaves the skin fresh and glowing with a radiant complexion.
Ingredients : Extracts of Alovera, Sandalwood, Raisin, Turmeric, Gold Leaf, Xantham Gum, Dimethicone, Triclosan and Vitamin E.
How to use: Take an appropriate amount and apply all over face and neck with wet fingertips. Scrub for a few minutes with circular and outward strokes to exfoliate impurities. Rinse off thoroughly.
Price: Rs.135 INR for 70g
Shell Life: 36 months from the Manufactured Date
My Experience: The VLCC gold scrub comes in a see through tube with a flip cap. The scrub is runny in texture; it has tiny yellow colored micro granules which according to VLCC are a mixture of Gold Leaf, Turmeric & Sandalwood. The fragrance of the scrub isn’t too overwhelming, I can’t describe the smell but to put it precise I would say it’s a combination of Men’s shave gel & perfume :stars: But I don’t have a problem with the fragrance because it doesn’t linger & fades soon. The scrub isn’t too abrasive but it’s very effective in removing dirt & dead skin.The only problem with the scrub is it’s too drying for my face. I tried this to scrub my hands but the hands don’t become dry!
A friend of mine who has oily skin tried this & she likes it! All told, this will not suit normal, dry skin because it strips away the moisture!
Pros of the VLCC Gold scrub
• The micro granules aren’t too abrasive.
• It does provide a deep pore cleansing action that gently exfoliates dead skin cells.
• Gives radiance to the skin after scrubbing.
• Doesn’t leave a soapy film & rinses off easily.
• The scrub comes in a see through tube, so you get to know when you would need another before it runs out.
• Fragrance is mild & not too over-powering.
• Affordable at Rs.135 INR for 75g
Cons of the VLCC Gold scrub
• Makes the face dry after scrubbing.
• VLCC hasn’t mentioned which skin type this would be suitable for.
• The flip cap fits loose & may result in spillage in the bag.
• Doesn’t remove superficial white and black-heads as per the claims.
Will I repurchase this? No!
Will I recommend this? If you have Oily skin, you might like this. But this will not suit dry & normal because it’s too drying.
Also Read:
Nature’s Essence Gold Facial Kit
Pond’s Gold Radiance Day Cream SPF 15
Oriflame Milk Honey Gold Moisturising Shower Cream
All About Gold & My Personal Gold Jewellery Collection
Giordani Gold Rejuvenation Foundation
VLCC Skin Defense Indian Berberry Face Scrub
VLCC Diamond Facial Kit
VLCC Skin Defense Sandal Cleansing Milk & Rose Water Toner
nice review…Thanks for the review Uzma..any idea about gold creams?
:thanks: Meenakshi, No idea about gold cream :nono:
yay…um the frst one to comment :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
should work for me.
oily.
:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:
but does to remova any black heads at all
:stars: :stars:
nice review uzma :toothygrin:
:thanks: FG, it doesn’t help in black head removal :nababana:
try the Body shop tea tree blackheads remover scrub. pretty good
:waiting: :waiting: :waiting: :waiting: :nonono: :nonono: :nonono: :nonono:
me an oily/combination skin…but I dont think I’d buy it still!! 😐
i loved the Lotus walnut scrub and the TBS tea tree blackheads scrub. i have oily/combo skin too.
:methinks: :methinks:
i like the gold idea.. But i have normal skin so it’s nt for me..
:nababana: Rupam
Uzma I will definately give it a try next time…….and the tube looks so attractive….how could I miss it……as always Uzma….your reviews always help me to pick the correct things :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
:thanks: Jomol :high5: yeah the tube looks attractive
hi uzma.. nice review :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: .. gold scrub :woot: .. nice name but not such a nice product :haanji: .. well i ‘m HAPPPPYYY wid my amway’s scrub.. dont find any need for a chg.. :love: :jiggy1: :jalwa:
Nids, it isn’t bad but will only work for oily skin :))
Have u written an article on Amway scrub? I guess I missed it, glad it work for you bcoz Amway products are so expensive :))
i hav.. chk it out in the amway category… its costly but a superb product.. :pompom: :pompom: :pompom: :pompom: :pompom: :pompom:
Not for me then !! good review !!!! :waytogo:
:thanks: Tapaswini
Hmmm… If it doesnt remove blackheads, I don’t see much point. Thanks for the review.
:thanks: Shai
vlcc products never seem to work for me…
anyways nice review.. :waytogo:
:thanks: Nandini
Nice review… i hav oily skin so i ll give dis one a try …
actually asli hakh – JOMOL ka banta hai iss product per … hehehehehehe …gold scrub naaa hahahahahahaha
:thanks: Rids, Sona ke scrub par hakh :shutmouth:
khikhikhikhikhi …me was kiddin abt jomol’s sona prem
:toothygrin: :toothygrin:
Wow good for oily skin huh…nice review uzma 🙂 :thanks:
:thanks: Varshini
seems like a good one except for the drying part …. nice review Uzma 🙂
:thanks: Ramya, yeah it dries out :haanji:
they always lure u with gold and diamonds and pearl…hehe
I wont purchase this now.
Thanx for review Uzma :thanks: :thanks:
Yeah Jinal VLCC aur Shahnaz have gold, diamond, pearl stuff,I guess :stars: someday they would come up with rubies, sapphire etc wala products
goood for oily skin… i go get this :jiggy1: :jiggy1: thnkx for the review uzma :thanks: :thanks:
nice review uzma.. :yes:
hey Uzma…I don’t really think they use authentic gold dust…imagine using 24 carat gold dust in a product which just 150 bucks….nice review 🙂