Investigation of jewelry powders radiating far-infrared rays and the biological effects on human skin

J Cosmet Sci. 2002 May-Jun;53(3):175-84.

Abstract

Far-infrared rays have certain kinds of effects on the human body, especially on skin, blood circulation, and skin cell vitalizing. Some jewelry powders radiate far-infrared rays. Jade has powerful far-infrared ray radiation, and tourmaline has pyroelectric and piezoelectric properties and radiated far-infrared rays. The jewelry powders (fine powdered jade and tourmaline powders) were screened by far-infrared rays for radiation properties and tested for the effects of far-infrared rays on the human skin by temperature observation using an infrared thermal analyzer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infrared Rays*
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Powders*
  • Reference Values
  • Skin / radiation effects*

Substances

  • Powders