How far is too far, when it comes to bizarre beauty treatments? We’ve talked about unusual skincare ingredientslike snail goo, donkey milk, and horse oil, but have you ever thought of using bird poop on your face?
We first came across bird poop facials a few years ago thanks to Victoria Beckham, and the horrific yet strangely intriguing beauty treatment was deeply repressed in the recesses of our mind. Recently, however, we came across a product called Uguisu Poo Illuminating Mask, which allows you to give yourself a bird poop facial in the comfort of your own home.
Made from the droppings of Japanese Bush Warbler nightingales (uguisu no fun), the mask purportedly brightens, illuminates, and gently exfoliates your skin. The mask contains proteolytic enzymes, which gently removes skin surface debris. There’s also guanine, which is known for its glow-inducing properties. Although the concept of putting bird poop on your face sounds gruesome, rest assured that the mask is made from sanitised material and has absolutely no smell.
It seems like uguisu no fun, also known as geisha facials amongst those who are fond of cultural appropriation, isn’t that popular in Japan. There are plenty of other alternatives and treatments without the ick factor. Would you give this a try?
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