Viral Video: Many people use a variety of skincare products, from turmeric powder and rice water to home remedies, to achieve healthy and glowing skin. However, one influencer recently surprised her Instagram followers by sharing a video of her new skincare routine.
Brazilian influencer Debora Peixoto recently shared an Instagram reel with her 657,000 followers, revealing that she uses “poop” as a face mask in her skincare routine.
She decided to try the “poop” mask after reading on the Internet that it could “prevent aging.”
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In the video, Ms Peixoto is seen opening a container of “poop” and spreading it over her face as if it were a typical mud mask. To combat the smell, she uses a clothespin to pinch her nose and leaves the mask on for several minutes before rinsing it off.
“It worked for me and my skin has stopped peeling!” she wrote in the caption.
The video sparked outrage on social media, with netizens and medical professionals alike criticizing her skincare routine in the comments sections.
“Of all the ‘trends’ in skincare, this is one of the strangest I’ve come across,” said Dr Sophie Momen, consultant dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic in London. “There is no scientific evidence that using ‘poo’ as a face mask is beneficial for the skin.”
Dr. Momen added that this unorthodox method could expose users to bacterial and viral infections, food poisoning and skin irritation.
Plastic surgeon Tunc Tiryaki echoed these concerns, pointing out that “poop” contains harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites such as E. coli, Salmonella and helminths, which can cause serious infections and illness. He warned that applying “poop” to the face could introduce these pathogens through small cuts, abrasions or mucous membranes, potentially leading to serious skin infections or systemic illness. He strongly advised people to use modern skin care products.
How Internet users react:
“People are getting too extreme on the internet. This is worrying,” one user commented, while another added: “This is why aliens aren’t talking to us.”
The Brazilian influencer previously gained attention for using menstrual blood as a skin treatment.
This isn’t the first time she’s done something outrageous; the Brazilian influencer had already gained attention for using menstrual blood as a skincare treatment.
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