Ursula Wastl
Depending on the country of origin, the most varied beauty rituals are maintained. Especially from Asia, there are always cosmetic trends that cause a shake of the head. So also the "Geisha Facial", which in Japan since the 18. Century is applied. The effect should be especially brightening complexion. - Especially in Japanese culture bright, flawless skin is a "beauty-must".
Meanwhile, the face mask from bird droppings has arrived in Europe and America. A big fan is Victoria Beckham, who is said to have got her recurring acne problems under control. But what exactly is included in this face mask? The peculiar answer: Mainly Nachtigallenkot. The excrement is sterilized, dried, made into powder and then mixed with water and rice bran. Through the excrement mask, the upper skin layers are replaced, so pigmentation should disappear and give users the desired peach skin.
Vampire Lifting
Anyone who has wondered about the bloody faces that It-Girls like Kim Kardashian have tweeted lately, here's the explanation: They have subjected themselves to a supposedly unbelievably effective procedure in which many pinpricks inject their own blood into the face , More specifically, platelet-rich plasma centrifuged out of the blood is injected under the facial skin. Scientifically proven, the effectiveness is not here, but the users swear by it. Whether as a prevention of skin aging, or just to activate the self-healing powers of the skin. The method is said to increase collagen and elastin production, making the skin look younger and firmer again. However, those treated in this way must exercise patience. The effect occurs, unlike a hyaluronic acid or Botox treatment only after weeks, but it looks supposedly much more natural.
Slug, honest?
A relatively new cosmetic trend that also comes from Asia is the snail slime cream. Actually disgusting, but maybe just because of that a big hype on the cosmetics market. Maybe there is something to it, since supposedly already Hippocrates has prescribed crushed snails, mixed with sour milk, as a remedy for dermatitis. Cosmetic expert Claudia Vanicek-Wixinger is also a fan of the slimy treatment. She is convinced: "The skin improves in no time and thanks to the allantoin effect, the signs of scars, skin spots and burns often disappear. In addition, the aging process slows down. "It attests the snail slime thanks to allantoin, collagen, vitamins and mucopolysaccharides, a healing, soothing and cleansing effect. The mucus components should be able to not only deeply nourish the skin, which promotes the elimination of the dead epidermis cells on the skin and thus a smoother skin, but also to fill the skin fibers.
I love gold and silver very much ...
While Uncle Dagobert hoards these treasures in his money storage, they have been used in cosmetics for decades in skin care. Gold has a soothing, anti-inflammatory and cooling effect and makes the skin look younger, because it breaks the light on the surface. Silver is often used in acne products because it has an antibacterial effect.
Also a luxury product: caviar. Its components are trace elements such as zinc and copper, proteins and lipids, vitamins E, B, and D as well as iodine. Claudia Vanicek-Wixinger: "These ingredients reduce inflammation and help against blemishes. They regulate the moisture balance of the skin, stimulate their metabolism and slow down skin aging. "
Gluten-free cosmetics
In the diet, "gluten-free" has already become a true cosmetics trend. Cosmetics are also beginning to establish products that promise extra gluten-freeness. But does that make any sense at all? Expert Patricia Pecourt from the natural cosmetics manufacturer Weleda: "Gluten-free cosmetic products only make sense if the cosmetics reach the gastrointestinal tract through contact with the oral mucosa or the teeth, as would be the case with mouthwash, toothpaste or lip care products. There they can cause discomfort in those with gluten intolerance (celiac disease). Gluten-containing cosmetics on the skin have no harmful effect. Only in children, we advise extra caution, as they may inadvertently swallow cosmetics or suck it and this could get into the digestive tract. "
Each his poison
Some of the ingredients described may seem rather disgusting at first glance. However, they all have one thing in common, they are pure natural products that achieve results without chemistry. So: Better bird droppings and slug as paraben and silicone, right?
Other cosmetics trends
- Bee venom: the ingredient Apitoxin stimulates the blood flow and the production of endogenous collagen and elastin and should be a true wrinkle killer. The poison is either injected, or applied as a mask or cream on the skin.
- Snake venom: Instead of injecting Botox, the trend has recently begun to smear snake venom on the face. This paralyzes the facial muscles and should smooth the skin within minutes.
- Placenta: Here, active ingredients such as hormones, zinc, iron and glycerol, which are found in high concentrations in afterbirths, used. However, this ingredient is not new, he has been around since the 60er years in cosmetic products.
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