Beauty And The Blog

I don’t get it. Really, I don’t. I am totally into Wrinkle Reducing Skin Care, but puuuhleez, what is going on here? As an Esthetician I have performed a variety of different types of facials. And I’ve always believed and still do believe in  science based anti-aging skin care.

I began today thinking I would take a look at a new trend in facials that I personally find rather questionable. Gold Facials. This is a facial I have never performed. It is something that has become popular recently, claiming to assist in lymphatic drainage, removal of toxins, the regeneration of cells and improvement of elasticity and smoothness in the skin. All of these things are good. This is based on Ayurvedic, an ancient health regime of India.

But I do have a problem with it. Reports have been made that it can also cause an itchy rash and a blue-gray toned discoloration of the skin. Yuck. The other thing is this. Why would you spend $400 for one facial that has a result lasting only a couple days? That just doesn’t make any sense unless you have more money buried in your back yard than you know what to do with! If you do and the possible side effects don’t bother you, well go for it. Plenty of spas are touting it as the best thing ever.

But you won’t see me there, I’ll stick with my proven system, it works, it’s cost effective and I look great. Oh, did I mention it stimulates collagen and elastin production? That too.

So Gold Facials, not too weird. Just too expensive and maybe a rash or funky skin tone…. But as I was doing some research I came across some truly bizarre things being done in the name of skin care.

These were my favorites of the weird.

First we have the lovely Bird Poo Facial. Heck, I had one of those for free, two actually. At the beach. One was a back facial and one treated my forehead as I lay enjoying the warmth and sound of the waves (with my sunscreen on!). Those seagulls sure can aim. Bird poo contains guanine, an enzyme that is supposed to heal and tighten the skin. Since I noticed no tightening effect, I’m going to try to pass on another one of those.

I have heard about, not tried, the Nightengale Facial. This facial does contain the bird poop, sterilized, and is reported to be good for the skin. Your call….

Next up~ Noodles. Yup, noodles. This can be for the face or the whole body. The noodles are mixed with garlic and collagen. Said to soften and smooth the skin. Okaaaay……

And lastly~ The Snake Massage Facial. Oh mercy, noooooo! Nothing in particular against snakes. But I really don’t want them slithering around on my face, thank you very much. This facial is recommended as good for the muscles of the face. Not mine! Yours perhaps?

I also found something unique and different for those of you wanting to deep condition unruly or damaged hair. It’s called the Bull Sperm Hair Masque. I kid you not. Go ahead, try it, I dare you.

Well ladies, some pretty weird stuff, huh? What is the beauty business trying to prove with this? 101 ways to rip you off?

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