Lost In Translation

February 12, 2009, 9:34 amwomenshealthnz

Beauty products that struck us as truly foreign

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Slime time


Babe de Caracol, a lotion and conditioner from the Dominican Republic, contains snail slime.

Nice nipples


In Thailand, you'll find finale Pinknipple Cream to bleach brown pigment, leaving nipples "pink and fresh."

No BS


We don't even want to know how they harvest the active ingredient in Britain's Organic Bull Sperm Hair Treatment. At least it's organic.

Snake skin


Based on snake peptide venom, Syence Skin Venom Memory Cream mirrors the effects of Botox to combat wrinkles.



Milking the effects


Nakoko Colostrum skin lotion contains milk from newborn calves (WTF? Do baby cows even produce milk?), because supposedly it has calming effects for itchy and irritated skin.

Oh, crap!


Getting pooped on is more than just good luck in Japan - it's a beauty regime. Geisha Facials uses Nightingale bird poo for skincare treatments.

Beer bath


After exploring the benefits of beer, Czech Republic firm, Chodovar, now offers the world's first beer spa, massages and wraps.

Blood, sweat and saliva?


Secretions Magnifiques artificially recreate bodily fluids, including blood, sweat, salvia and sperm, for, er, natural smelling perfumes.

Power of placenta


Waste not, want not... EMK Placenal Anti-Aging Serum contains placenta.

Cheesy aroma


Eau de Stilton perfume strays away from traditional fruit floral spritz, creating cheese-influenced fragrances.

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