What may work in one culture, may seem simply bizarre to say the least. As the fairer sex, women from around the globe have always tried to accentuate their looks with folk remedies, weird animal products, or even so-called “magic” procedures.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the more wild items out there that will simply blow your mind and may make your stomach turn.

Ground Pig Placenta – Japan

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In case you didn’t know, placenta is tissue that grows inside of women when they are pregnant and is also known as afterbirth. Sounds exactly what you would want to put on your skin right?

There’s really not too much science to support this one but it remains quite popular in Japan. Ladies there believe it restores energy and youth to the skin. I’d rather take my chances with some good old Noxzema.

Bull Sperm Conditioner – UK

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Hari’s is an upscale salon in London that offers the Aberdeen Organic Bull Semen Treatment.  You would think they would figure out a way to cover up the term “semen” but they’re not pulling any punches with this treatment.

For $85, a “hair mask” is created with the protein-rich compound that results in incredibly shiny hair that restores body. The treatment is casually referred to as “Viagra for Hair”. Who cares how well it works..it’s disgusting.

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Snail Slime Cream – Chile

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Yes your read that right…believe it or not, this beauty item is popular with the ladies of Chile. It may seem pretty gross at first but actually Snail serum has been clinically proven to maintain beautiful skin as well as improve cell function. It prevents premature skin aging and wrinkles. Go figure!

And this product idea is also widely available on amazon, this cream even claims to have 92% snail mucus extract.

Bird’s Dropping Facials – Japan

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You knew something from Japan had to show up on this list. Putting bird poo on your face is not a most traditional of beauty treatments, but this technique dates back to 18th century geishas.

There is some science to support the fact that the amino acids in the compound reduce wrinkles and skin damage. Be warned is you think bird poop is for you, it will set you back $180 at Shizuka New York Day Spa, for  a 50-minute facial.

Ambergris – New Zealand

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One of the few things on this list that sounds less gross than it is, ambergris is is a solid, waxy substance originating in the intestine of sperm whales.

When the sperm whale releases its bowels, the ambergris is usually expelled through the rectum. The chunks float onto the surface where the sun sterilizes and cooks them.

Apparently someone thought this would make a good beauty treatment at some point and is usually powered and turned into an eye cream and is also used in many perfumes and oil.

 

As weird as some of these treatments are, some areas of the world have tapped into some brilliant beauty care ideas.  Here’s 5 beauty secrets from around the world you can try at home.

I don’t expect after reading this you are going to feel compelled to get yourself a bird dropping facial or a bull sperm hair mask.  BUT if you have tried any of these, please tell us how it was in a comment below!

 

 

 

5 Of The Weirdest Beauty Treatments From Around The World

Summary

We still have a lot to discover about our world, This post lists 5 weird beauty treatments you can find around the world that we probably wouldn’t try

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