Ever since the days of Cleopatra, people have been looking for ingredients that could not only enhance natural beauty, but also prolong it. There are promising creams and serums out there today. But most of these products are useless, they are not able to return the promised youth. Today, there is an adequate attitude towards plastic surgery, but chemical peeling of the face or injections of Botox, designed to delay aging for several years, still seem barbaric. We will introduce you to what women go to preserve or return youth in this article.
13. Leeches
Would you agree to put blood-sucking leeches on your face if there were a few wrinkles at stake? Demi Moore is said to have believed in these creatures and agreed to the procedure. It is believed that leeches remove toxins from the blood and rejuvenate. If only it were that simple.
12. Bird droppings
Victoria Beckham is not alone in her decision to stay young. Ever since taking the stage and appearing on posters in the 90s, she has been on a strict diet. And for the masks, she uses a very strange ingredient that gives her skin elasticity and radiance. In addition to nightingale droppings, the mask includes rice bran and water. A similar remedy was used by Japanese geisha for a healthy complexion. Each mask needs to be kept on the face for 60 minutes, and this procedure costs $ 200.
11. Placenta
Everyone knows that the substances contained in the placenta are characterized by an extraordinary therapeutic effect. Actress Eva Longoria is considered a supporter of just such a treatment, since the placenta promotes rapid cell regeneration.
10. Cat litter
Experts say pets can help us cope with depression and stress. But some people think you don't have to have a cat to look young, you just need to use cat litter as a scrub for skin peeling. Supermodel Christie Brinkley uses it to maintain her skin's beauty. None of the scientists came forward with a refutation of this idea, and Brinkley, with his appearance, proves that the tool works.
9. Caviar
Today you will not surprise anyone with caviar, although earlier, and today, this product was considered the lot of the rich. At one time, Cleopatra, and today Angelina Jolie, use her as a face mask. Today they pay $ 300 for a small portion, using caviar as a moisturizing body mask, and since it contains vitamins A and D and other beneficial substances, it is also nutritious. However, you can replace the caviar with a $ 15 jar of fish oil, as it contains the same ingredients.
8. Don't smile
For some, this may sound funny, but, in addition to health, laughter contributes to the formation of wrinkles on the face around the mouth and eyes. Many decided to give up smiles and try not to express any emotions on their faces. The woman who calls herself the modern Mona Lisa hasn't laughed in 40 years. The more famous person, Kim Kardashian, has been criticized for this demeanor. But Kim, posting photos of her laughing with friends on Instagram, comments that she laughs, but not often, as it causes wrinkles to appear.
7. Consumption of collagen
Another controversial remedy used to prolong youth came to us from Japan. It is collagen, a substance of animal origin. Women not only practice collagen injections, but also drink it, believing that the concentrated collagen will help the skin stay firm thanks to the influence from the inside. This is why women in restaurants in Japan prefer dishes that have collagen added.
6. Purple foods
Antioxidants have been shown to fight premature aging. They are found in expensive creams, purple fruits and berries, such as blueberries or goji berries. That is why many introduce them into their diet. Courtney Love claims that she has been adhering to this particular menu for a long time, but since the singer has gone through many plastic surgeries, it is now difficult to argue that the berries helped her.
5. Botox
The most popular beauty treatments are Botox injections. They are much more affordable and safer than plastic surgery. But that's not the whole truth about them. If the injections are made incorrectly or with a poor-quality drug, the person can be paralyzed. In addition, the patient sits down on the injections, since the time of their action is short. The faces of many Hollywood stars have completely changed due to such injections, often not for the better.
4. Neck lift
It doesn't matter how many injections are given to get rid of facial wrinkles as long as the neck is showing true age. This is what a neck lift is for. This is a surgical procedure as the skin is trimmed and stretched. Do not think that the neck of a twenty-year-old girl will return as a result of the operation. The operation will only slightly improve the look.
3. 24-karat gold mask
Face masks have been used at all times to maintain beauty. They mainly contain ingredients such as honey, milk and other nutrients, but not gold. This very expensive mask was proposed by a Japanese company as a very powerful antioxidant. Today, with a strong desire, such a mask can be made in any country if you pay $ 250.
2. Remedy for hemorrhoids
One of the secrets of the youthfulness of supermodels, including Christy Turlington among others, is the use of H under the eyes to combat wrinkles and bags. In fact, this drug, which contains phenylephrine, is used to treat hemorrhoids. It is not recommended by specialists for frequent use on the face, as the skin can thicken in the area of application and premature wrinkles appear.
1. Stem cells
Today the attention of scientists is focused on research of stem cells, which can help the skin to regenerate and heal and, in addition, to cope with skin diseases, aging and resorption of scars. Theoretically, the effect of using the cream comes in an hour, although no special studies have been carried out. Over time, it will become clear whether stem cells can be considered a new botox.
However, this is not a complete list of strange ingredients added to cosmetics. There are even worse options.
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