THE BLUE AMBER
HISTORICALLY
At the time of the Stone Age, man has conferred on amber supernatural properties.
For the Romans, amber was associated with eternal youth because it preserved plants and animals. It was thought to have therapeutic properties, real or illusory, for moods, balance, cell regeneration, detoxification and sun protection. It was also used to stimulate blood circulation, to calm the temperature and infections, to fight stress and fatigue or against skin irritations.
DO YOU KNOW THE BLUE AMBER ?
Blue Amber is part of the family of organic stones. Basically it is a tree resin (rich in sulfur) that has fossilized and mineralized over the centuries.Blue amber is still little known to the general public. It is a rare and expensive organic stone.
Blue Amber is normally a translucent yellow color. However, it has the unique property of turning blue when exposed to sunlight. The stone is also very sensitive to ultraviolet rays. It will fluoresce under the light of a UV lamp.
WHERE TO FIND THE BLUE AMBER ?
TheBlue Amber appeared between the Oligocene and the Miocene geological period, 25 million years ago. It is found in the Dominican Republic, which earned it the nickname of Dominican amber.Blue Amber comes from a tropical tree (family Fabaceae) known as carob tree.
WHAT DOES BLUE AMBER BRING YOU ?
For centuries, this legendary stone has been known to improve blood circulation and stimulate the immune system. It allows the regeneration and the desensitization of the skin.
The singular composition of this natural organic stone rich in sulfur gives it antibacterial properties that help activate a protective skin film.
HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE PROPERTIES OF BLUE AMBER ?
In the world of Gemology, we extract from theBlue Amber stone an active ingredient with antibacterial and stimulating properties. This active ingredient will act on the immune system and will promote microcirculation and skin regeneration. Its richness in sulfur provides a repairing and antioxidant action that reduces the reactivity of the skin.
Gemology highlights the properties and benefits ofBlue Amber in a range of "antioxidant" products:
- It strengthens the skin's immune system and activates its protective shield
- It stimulates the vital functions of the skin(oxygenation, protection, nutrition, hydration, revitalization)
- It slows down the reactivity and the oxidation of the skin
- It tones and firms the skin texture
