Medical experts were quick to criticize the bizarre beauty treatment
Brazilian influencer Debora Peixoto has caused outrage and disbelief online after revealing that she uses her feces as a face mask. Ms Peixoto, 31, even shared a video of her unconventional skincare routine, which sees her apply her feces to her face.
“It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” Ms. Peixoto told Jam Press. The influencer, who previously gained attention for using menstrual blood as a skin treatment, said she decided to try the fecal mask after reading online that it could “prevent aging.”
In the Instagram video, Ms. Peixoto, who has more than 658,000 followers, can be seen opening a container of her feces and smearing it over her face as if it were a typical mud mask. To combat the odor, she pinches her nose with a clothespin and leaves the mask on for a few minutes before washing it off. The video ends with Peixoto showing off her radiant skin.
“It worked for me and my skin 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 up public opinion.
Medical experts immediately criticized the bizarre beauty treatment, warning that the health risks far outweigh any supposed benefits.
“Of all the skincare trends, this is one of the strangest I’ve ever come across,” says Dr Sophie Momen, a dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic in London. “There’s no scientific evidence that using feces as a face mask is good for your skin.”
Dr. Momen added that this unorthodox method could expose users to bacterial and viral infections, food poisoning and skin irritation.
Plastic surgeon Mr. Tunc Tiryaki voiced these concerns, noting that feces contain harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites such as E. coli, Salmonella and worms, which can cause serious infections and diseases. He warned that applying feces to the face can introduce these pathogens through minor cuts, abrasions or mucous membranes, potentially leading to serious skin infections or systemic diseases. He strongly advised people to use modern skin care products instead.
Social media users also expressed their disgust at Peixoto's extreme beauty regimen. “People are getting too extreme on the internet. This is worrisome,” one critic noted, while another joked, “This is why aliens don't talk to us.”
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