From salmon sperm to liquid nitrogen, these unconventional facials could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Sometimes, the most unexpected procedures yield the best results. It is farfetched to imagine facials using esoteric ingredients, but they can be surprisingly beneficial for your skin. Exploring the wonders of unconventional facials may just broaden your horizons when it comes to skincare and self-care.
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Though these facials are relatively new and undergoing further research, trying them out might work for you. From salmon sperm to liquid nitrogen, these unconventional treatments might just be what you’re looking for.
Boosting The Cells
Salmon Sperm Facial, yes you read it right. A treatment that involves injecting salmon sperm into your skin, arguably one of the most unconventional and unimaginable facials yet. However, beyond its shock value, the procedure is backed by extensive research.

The salmon usually served raw for sushi apparently has excrements that are good for your skin / Photo by Eva Bronzini via Pexels
Salmon sperm contains Polydeoxyribonucleotide, a small fragment of DNA that stimulates the production of newer cells and blood vessels. Moreover, clinical trials yielded positive results when the bodily fluid was used in skin treatments. The Polydeoxyribonucleotide procedure’s benefits include anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, anti-osteoporotic, anti-melanogenetic, anti-allodynic, anti-osteonecrotic, bone regenerative, tissue damage preventive, anti-ulcerative, and wound healing properties.
Raw And Natural
From one animal excrement to another, the humble snail’s mucin or slime is used as an agent for skincare and facials. Found to be full of beneficial chemicals, the snail mucin is often used for wound healing and prevention of bacterial infection. Moreover, snail slime also contains proteins that induce cellular regeneration.

Snail slime is a key ingredient in some of the most sought after skincare products today / Photo by Somchai Kongkamsri via Pexels
Snail mucin is also now found in many skincare products. Beauty enthusiasts are fond of using products that contain snail excrement because they are effective.
Bloody Good
The Vampire Facial or Platelet-rich plasma facial takes the saying that “beauty is pain” to a whole new level. The procedure is a form of microneedling wherein blood is extracted from the patient to be put in a centrifuge. After being spun at high speed, the plasma that separates from the red blood cells would be injected into your skin through microneedling.

An alternate procedure to a surgical facelift is a vampire facelift / Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels
Though the facial sounds painful, it effectively addresses multiple issues. It addresses acne scars, fine lines, large pores, pigmentation, and rough skin texture. Furthermore, the procedure brightens the skin, smoothens unwanted texture, reduces acne scars, and overall creates more plump-looking skin.
Cooling Lift
For two to three minutes, liquid nitrogen is blasted all over your face during a cryotherapy facial. Giving the skin a radiant, youthful, and balanced look. The facial is ideal for minimizing redness and downtime following laser treatment or removing comedones and reducing irritation.

A cryo facial is a relaxing procedure after a more invasive one / Photo via Belo website
The skin can be effectively tightened and brightened with cryo facials. Furthermore, the facial improves blood flow to the face, which promotes the appearance of plump, healthy skin.
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