How to determine stone or plastic?
We often receive questions about how we differ from other stores that sell gua sha scrapers and other facial massagers. Today we will answer questions regarding cost, manufacturer and quality. We invite you to discuss why there are many variations on the market with different prices. As in any other industry, the priority is the quality of the product, hence its final cost. Low cost gua sha scrapers mean no organic ingredients or quality certification. Artificial materials not only do not provide the expected massage effect, but also have negative consequences for the skin. Guasha scrapers, made from a mixture of pressed quartz and plastic, have a detrimental effect on the entire human body. For many years, scientists have been conducting research that each time presents more and more shocking facts about the impact of plastic on people and nature. The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) in its report “Plastic and Health: The Real Cost of Plastic Addiction” provides a justification for the harmful effects not only from the use of plastic, but also from its production, disposal and recycling. Of course, the last 3 listed facts affect a person not directly, but through the environment, but its use directly harms a living organism. Plastic contains such deadly substances as:
- benzene;
- biscenol A and its various analogues (biscenol S);
- heavy metals;
- polyaromatic hydrocarbons;
- styrene;
- persistent organic pollutants;
- carcinogens;
- dioxins;
- furans.
CMEP has scientifically proven and substantiated the fact that when plastic comes into contact with human skin, all of the listed substances accumulate in the body and cause diseases such as:
- swelling;
- cancer diseases, mainly: skin cancer and blood cancer – leukemia;
- decreased human reproductive function (infertility);
- genetic mutations that lead to the birth of sick children.
Often, budget companies deceive people by passing off plastic products as natural rose quartz, while setting a low price. You can often come across scrapers and rollers made from pressed stone with the addition of glue and plastic. This type of product is distinguished by the fact that it is very fragile and can break during the massage procedure and cut your skin.
What is the difference between BLOOR and other manufacturers?
The products we present are organically pure and meet environmental standards. That’s why we specialize only in organic facial massagers made from natural rose quartz.
The production of BLOOR scrapers and rollers is distinguished not only by the use of natural rose quartz of the highest grade, but also by partially manual manufacturing technology. At the first stage of production of scrapers and rollers, we personally select samples so that they are even and smooth, without various inclusions and small cracks. After selecting the natural material, we cut the stone to the required size, and then file the scraper and roller sample, giving it the desired shape and gentle angles that will not harm your skin.
What are the advantages and features of rose quartz:
- It has a positive effect on the emotional state: relieves stress and relaxes the body;
- It prolongs the youth of the skin, preventing the appearance of wrinkles;
- It eliminates swelling, because rose quartz itself is a cold stone, the slight chill from which helps eliminate swelling;
- By accelerating microcirculation, natural stone has a lifting effect that strengthens the facial frame and tightens the skin.
Quartz gouache set Roller and scraper Heart
Rose quartz is called a stone of “rehabilitation”, because it can also have a healing effect. You can easily see for yourself that we truly use natural rose quartz. Natural stone is easy to distinguish from plastic or glass at home thanks to the following rules:
- natural quartz always has an uneven color: on one side the stone can be bright pink, and on the other – pale or even colorless;
- Natural stone has air bubbles and miniature cracks, which, when polished, create the effect of a star with six rays. This is the so-called “cat’s eye”, which is impossible to achieve in an artificial fake;
- natural quartz can easily scratch glass;
- As we mentioned above, rose quartz is a cold stone by nature. It gains heat very slowly, while a plastic or glass fake quickly heats up from the body;
- A natural quartz specimen will fade over time; fake – no;
- The naturalness of a stone can also be determined by its sound even from small taps on glass: stone and glass will give a duller sound without a chime, glass on glass will give a ringing sound and with a ringing;
- natural rose quartz is also distinguished by its high vitality; it will last you for many years (of course, subject to proper storage).
Scrapers or rollers made of natural stones will always be much more expensive than plastic or glass ones. But ONLY natural stone can have a truly positive effect and will not harm you, your skin and your body as a whole, unlike plastic, the use of which will cause irreparable damage to your health.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that all BLOOR products have laser engraving, which once again indicates that our company and our employees are responsible for their brand and are responsible for the quality of the products.
Facial massage is a ritual of love for yourself and your body, so it is important to treat the process with attention and care.
Emphasize your natural beauty of your skin with organic BLOOR massagers.
BLOOR Skincare is a treatment with ambition, where the goal is to show and celebrate the mastery of natural beauty and inner harmony.
The DNA of our brand always contains natural beauty and femininity, which we try to emphasize with the art of light touches.
Natural stones are natural works of art, each of them is individual and unique. Any jewelry made from semi-precious stones looks unusual, expensive and stylish. Agate, coral, amethyst, jade, alexandrite, turquoise, opal are easy-to-process materials with different characteristics and appearance.
Natural stone or fake. How to distinguish
- Plastic fakes are lightweight, while natural beads are heavy. To compare, you don’t have to use a scale – take a real pebble in one hand and a plastic bead in the other, the difference in weight will be felt immediately.
- They also differ in appearance. Natural stone may have natural marks, while plastic is most often perfect and without flaws.
- Natural stone beads heat up more slowly, maintaining their natural coolness for some time. Whereas plastic jewelry will instantly become warm upon contact with the body.
So, before you buy a product you like, check to see if they are trying to sell you a plastic counterfeit.
Turquoise beads
One of the most popular stones for making beads. Turquoise is very much loved by the fair sex, regardless of age. Turquoise jewelry comes in all shades of blue and blue – from the color of the sky on a sunny day to the rich blue of twilight. Natural turquoise is very soft and difficult to process. Therefore, it is usually crushed, mixed with other components, pressed and made into beads. Earrings, pendants, rings and bracelets are made from turquoise. The most common imitation of turquoise is tinted blue howlite (turkenite)
Photo: Turkenite (Blue howlite)
Agate beads
Natural agate is almost never counterfeited because its price is low, and counterfeiters have no benefit in distributing counterfeits made from it. And the products made from it are beautiful – agate beads vary in color, the gradation is great – from blue to black with various shades. Blue agate is in demand among girls who want to emphasize their femininity and tenderness. Black agate hides a mysterious shine that makes the stone a stylish and effective addition to your look. Ceramics are often hidden under white agate.
Jade beads
Lovers of costume jewelry and jewelry value items made from jade, as their color tints have a special originality and mystery. Most often, jewelry is made from green jade, combining it with pearls, coral beads, silver-plated or gold-plated metal. Jade beads of blue or soft green color look very beautiful in necklaces and necklaces.
Coral beads
Coral is not a stone, but also a natural material. Its colors and shades come in all colors of the rainbow; most often, warm tones are used to create jewelry – peach, red, pink. A classic is bright red coral beads. Costume jewelry is quite versatile and fits almost any style of clothing and makeup. The combination of coral and natural turquoise in bead necklaces looks very interesting.
Opal beads
Not everyone can afford natural opal, as it is quite expensive. But the production of artificial opal has long been established (not to be confused with plastic fakes), from which all kinds of beads are made. Opal inserts are in perfect harmony with necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
Amethyst beads
Amethyst is a semi-precious natural stone; it is valued among admirers of good jewelry for its shiny surface and at the same time discreet aristocratic appearance. Amethyst can be very light or almost black. The main colors are violet-red, pink-blue or purple. Refers to a variety of quartz. It looks very harmonious in combination with white pearls and other natural stones of contrasting colors.
Amethyst jewelry has long been produced for the royal family, so it still bears the stamp of exclusivity and a subtle haze of aristocracy. A very popular stone among jewelers due to its beauty, relatively low cost and compatibility with various other natural materials, gold and silver.
How to choose jewelry made from natural stones
A large number of jewelry and high-quality exclusive costume jewelry are produced with beads made from natural semi-precious stones. The choice is great – these include pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, necklaces and rings of all kinds of colors, shapes and sizes. To create a unique image, you should prefer ready-made sets that are made in the same style and color scheme. Such sets will be appropriate in combination with a strict office style, a romantic look, evening wear and in everyday life. You just need to place the accents correctly and not combine incompatible things.
If you want to have unique and exclusive jewelry made from natural stones, then you should look towards designer works. The master will make custom-made jewelry, and no one else will have such cute and stylish sets. Or you can go the other way – create a necklace, bracelet, necklace or earrings yourself. You need to purchase all the components – connecting fittings, tools for making jewelry and, most importantly, beads from the stone that is preferred. There are also ready-made kits on sale with instructions and recommendations on how to create a stylish and unique piece of jewelry with beads made from natural stones.
