Jack Sparrow might have found the fountain of youth, but for mere mortals its bubbling waters (and mermaid’s tears) are pretty unattainable. But, here are equally out-there beauty inventions that keep your youth locked firmly in butter-soft skin and a thick, glossy mane; except they will intimidate and intrigue you all at once. Procedures at owner’s risk only.
Vampire facial
There will be blood. Yours. In this facial, the platelet-rich plasma is separated and injected into your skin to stimulate collagen production that banishes fine lines, opens pores and plumps skin.
Celeb champ: Kim Kardashian, remember that Insta pic?
Cash crunch: Rs 15,000
Get it here: Skinfiniti Clinic, Mumbai
Raktamokshana (Leech therapy)
The thought of a blood-sucking parasite can make our skin crawl, but for panchakarma Ayurveda therapy loyalists, these bugs detox and purify blood, improve circulation, effectively cure psoriasis and other skin ailments and leave you with a glowing, radiant complexion.
Celeb champ: Demi Moore
Cash crunch: Rs 2,500
Get it here: Dhanwantri Kerala Ayurved, Mumbai
Vinotherapy
A glass of red wine a week is good for your heart, but some wine lovers channel their inner Cleopatra (minus the milk) and bathe in it! Grape seeds and skin are rich in polyphenols (with 5000 times the potency of vitamin E) and fight free radicals, encourage collagen production and promote skin elasticity.
Celeb champ: Eva Longoria, Kirsten Dunst
Cash crunch: Rs 1,500
Where to get it: Touché by Sula Vineyards, Nashik
Skin needling
Heard of sweet pain? This therapy takes it to a whole new level. Also known as microneedling or dermarolling, it involves rolling a small device with fine needles ranging from .5 mm–3mm all over your skin to induce tiny puncture wounds. In turn, the brain signals the skin to produce collagen and elastin to fill these up, which minimises scars, wrinkles, pore size and stretch marks.
Celeb champ: Jennifer Aniston
Cash crunch: Rs 4,500
Get it at: The Ageless Clinic, Mumbai
Cryotherapy treatment
This chilly treatment involves temperatures as low as -196 degrees. The surface of your skin is frozen with liquid nitrogen, which treats inflammatory diseases and helps clear it of toxins. The treatment’s also great for cellular regeneration and collagen production, which reduces wrinkles and improves skin texture.
Celeb champ: Mandy Moore
Cash crunch: Rs 3,500
Get it at: Skinfiniti Clinic, Mumbai
Urine therapy
What if we told you that there’s a drink out there, championed by Ayurveda, that boosts energy levels, increases immunity, has anti-ageing properties, improves skin quality and fights diseases? Hint: You produce it—urine! Before you get grossed out at the thought of ingesting it, remember, it is actually a highly sterile fluid rich in life-sustaining components.
Celeb champ: Kesha
Cash crunch: Free!
Geisha facial
They say when a bird drops its private business on you its good luck—especially when it’s used for clear, youthful skin. The dropping of choice for this Japanese facial is from the nightingale, in which an enzyme-rich mix of the bird poo, rice bran and water is smeared on your face to exfoliate dead skin cells, brighten skin and banish blemishes.
Celeb champ: Harry Styles, Tom Cruise, Victoria Beckham
Cash crunch: 180 GBP (approx. Rs 18,000)
Get it here: Spa To You, London
Bee venom moisturiser
No, it doesn’t involve bees attacking your face, although the components of this product do contain bee venom. The tingling sensation fools the body into thinking it has been stung, which in turn catalyzes the production of collagen and elastin—key components in keeping your skin firm and sag-free.
Celeb champ: Kate Middleton
Cash crunch: Rodial Bee Venom Moisturiser, 50ml, Rs 12,000
Get it at: Rodial.co.uk
Snail mucin facial
Escargot now has more humane, beauty uses—the snails are placed on your face and left to slither around for an hour! Why? The mucin from these slimy creatures contains high levels of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and protein, which work as an anti-aging treatment to remove dead skin cells, increase collagen, help retain moisture and treat skin damage.
Celeb champ: Katie Holmes
Cash crunch: 25,000 JPY - Japanese Yen (approx. Rs 13,000)
Get it at: Ci:z Labo, Tokyo
Bull semen hair treatment
Yes, bull sperm—on your hair. Known as ‘hair Viagra’ it gives your mane an instant and noticeable lift and tons of volume. Bull semen contains a high concentrate of protein which penetrates deep into the hair follicles leaving your hair nourished, smooth, glossy and revived.
Celeb champ: Lindsay Lohan
Cash crunch: 90 GBP (approx. Rs 9,000)
Get it at: Hari’s Salon, London
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