Brazilian influencer Debora Peixoto has caused a stir online after disclosing her unusual skincare method, which involves using her own feces as a face mask. The 31-year-old Peixoto even posted a video demonstrating her unconventional beauty routine, showing how she applies her feces to her face.
“It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” Ms. Peixoto told Jam Press. The influencer, who had previously garnered attention for using menstrual blood as a skin treatment, said she chose to experiment with the faecal mask after reading online that it could “prevent ageing.”
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In the Instagram video, Ms. Peixoto, who has over 658,000 followers, is shown opening a container of her feces and applying it to her face like a regular mud mask. To manage the odor, she clips her nose with a clothespin and keeps the mask on for several minutes before rinsing it off. The video ends with Peixoto displaying her radiant skin.
“It’s worked for me, and my skin has stopped flaking!” Peixoto exclaimed, adding to the controversy surrounding her skincare routine. Ms. Peixoto, who also made headlines last year for marrying her much older cousin, has once again stirred public opinion.
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Medical experts were quick to criticize the unusual beauty treatment, cautioning that the health risks far outweigh any potential benefits.
“Of all the skincare ‘trends,’ this is one of the strangest I’ve ever come across,” said Dr. Sophie Momen, a consultant dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic in London. “There is no scientific evidence that using faeces as a face mask benefits your skin.”
Dr. Momen added that this unconventional method could put users at risk for bacterial and viral infections, food poisoning, and skin irritation.
Plastic surgeon Mr. Tunc Tiryaki shared similar concerns, emphasizing that feces harbor harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites like E. coli, Salmonella, and helminths, which can lead to severe infections and diseases. He warned that applying feces to the face could introduce these pathogens through minor cuts, abrasions, or mucous membranes, potentially resulting in serious skin infections or systemic illnesses. He strongly recommended using modern skincare products instead.
Social media users also voiced their revulsion at Peixoto’s extreme beauty regimen. “People are getting too extreme on the internet. This is worrisome,” one critic commented, while another quipped, “This is why aliens don’t talk to us.”
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