Lithotherapy is an increasingly popular science. According to its beliefs, semi-precious minerals have therapeutic virtues for our physical and energetic bodies. For centuries, certain crystals have been used in the practice of alternative medicine, but also to boost our beauty. Let's take a closer look at this trendy practice! 

What is lithotherapy? 

Its origins are so remote that we can't really date them... Lithotherapy is part of the history of our planet and our cultures. From time immemorial, mankind has dedicated virtues to minerals, but these have been forgotten over the years. In recent decades, this science of nature has resurfaced, and the craze for semi-precious stones continues to grow. According to Wikipedia, lithotherapy is a "pseudoscience" that uses stones to heal. The term ltihothérapie can be broken down as follows: Lithos comes from the Greek (stone) and therapeia (cure). According to this science, stones emit vibrations capable of interacting with and enhancing those emitted by our bodies. 

What are the benefits? 

In alternative medicine, stones are placed on the body according to the ailment being treated. Each stone holds a particular virtue capable of acting on the indicated ailment. Emerald soothes the heart, amethyst calms the mind, rock crystal dispels negative thoughts, rose quartz amplifies the vibrations of love, lapis lazuli promotes communication... Other stones also have the ability to tone, regulate, balance and so on. Stones are said to help us overcome various trials of our psychic states, such as : 

• stress
• exhaustion 
• grief 
• anxiety
• sleep disorders
• concentration problems 
• lack of self-confidence 

To take advantage of their benefits, they can also be worn as jewelry or displayed around the home.

How to use lithotherapy for beauty?

Lithotherapy has millions of followers worldwide. While its benefits are not officially recognized by the medical profession, many agree that believers experience real benefits. Placebo effect or real impact? The answer lies within each and every one of us! When it comes to beauty, stones are also recommended, and this time we find them in more concrete form, notably in our cosmetics. Several renowned brands use them in their skincare products. 

• The Lighstones brand has made this its spearhead, offering stone-infused lip oils. Their aim? Soothe and de-stress with a moisturizing roll-on to the lips. 
• Botanicals offers a scrub with crushed amethyst extracts for renewed skin and a clarified aura. Try it out! 
• Galénic has used the precious ruby to create its Booster d'Éclat cream.
• The PRAI brand has made hematite the star of its anti-aging serum.

Beauty accessories in stones for top skin 

Les accessoires beautés fait de pierres sont de plus en plus nombreux. En occident, c’est par la renommée du fameux rouleau de jade (attention, il ne s’agit de véritable Jade mais plutôt d’aventurine) que la pratique s’est étendue. Le rouleau de pierre est utilisé depuis des siècles en Chine. À l’époque, il s’agissait d’un accessoire de beauté de privilège. Il était dédié aux femmes nobles de l’Empire et était fait de Jade, une pierre précieuse (et donc très chère) dont les vertus detoxifiantes promettait une peau parfaite et un teint de porcelaine. Le principe de cet accessoire est surtout d’activer la microcirculation sanguine par l’action mécanique de son rouleau… La peau massée par les aller-retours de la pierres est repulpée, revigorée, renouvelée. Le grain de peau affiné, la production de collagène boostée. 

On a different note, the Gua Sha, fashioned from a stone (rose quartz, amethyst or obsidian), is excellent for lymphatic drainage. These manual methods are the perfect complement to a natural beauty routine.

Notre sélection d’accessoires beauté en pierres : 

• The amethyst scroll at 
• The obsidian scroll at La Femme Institut
• The Gua Sha in rose quartz at Jaderoller
• Crystal bath salts at Crystal Cactus 
• The mushroom Gua Sha in rose quartz from Face Kult

The energetic action of stones on the skin

Every stone has its own energy, and there's no better way to radiate from within! Beauty isn't just a physical matter. A calmer, clutter-free mind will inevitably be reflected in our features. It's by acting from within and realigning our vibrations that the stones have a positive impact on our beauty. This almost magical ritual can quickly become addictive... 

The different stones to include in your beauty routine: 

• Howlite for its decongestant effect. 
• Rose quartz to slow down the effects of time.
• Amethyst for its anti-inflammatory effect 
• Ruby for a luminous complexion.
• Aventurine purifies and heals. 
• L’obsidienne noire qui lisse et unifie le teint.