The Slightly Bizarre Hippie Secret That Could Actually Heal Your Skin

To some people, the mere possibility that gemstones can act as some kind of panacea for our skin ailments seems pretty unlikely. But even though there's no proven scientific theory at work here, there is a relationship between skin issues and the healing power of gemstones. You see, gemstones and crystals have in fact been around for many millennia — AKA thousands of years — as a means of warding off negative vibes, cleansing the mind, promoting inner peace, et cetera, et cetera.  So how, exactly, can they help our complexions? Good question! According to the founder and chief sorceress of Gemstone Organic, Sara Clement, gemstones and crystals have high vibrational properties that work to balance the body’s needs, which in turn, help to target all kinds of skin problems. “Every gemstone has unique effects on the skin, so we formulate our products with different combinations of plants and gem essences to give specific skin types what they need most,” Sara said.

Additionally, the co-founder of Själ Skincare, Kristin Petrovich, explains that as the gemstones vibrate at a higher frequency, their energy travels towards the weaker energy or cells in the body. In simpler terms, gemstones basically work to restore and harmonize us both inside and out. The Själ line uses an impressive array of precious minerals in their products, including gold, copper, and silver, which Kristin says act as natural antimicrobials, anti-bacterials, and are believed to help with regeneration, too.

Interested in finding out whether your complexion would benefit from gemstone-infused skincare? We are, too. Try out any of the products ahead to give it a go — and be sure to let us know your thoughts on this holistic (i.e. New Age) method of healing in the comments below.