he Nightingale birds
are farmed on the
Japanese Island of Kyusha and fed an organic diet. The droppings are scrapped from the cages, and an ultraviolet light is used to kill the bacteria and sanitize it. It is then dried with a dehydrator or sun-dried for weeks and finally, ground into a fine white powder. Prior to application, it is mixed with rice bran (exfoliation properties) and water. This extreme face mask is said to have many benefits, such as balancing the skin tone, treating skin affected by hyperpigmentation, illuminating the complexion, preventing acne, and reduces the appearance of pores while fading scars.
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So is there any scientific data supporting the benefits of the Nightingale Poop Facial?
Would you follow in the beauty steps of Victoria Beckhman, Oprah, or Harry Styles? What is this facial treatment that celebrities are raving about and hitting spas from Japan to London, New York to Santa Fe?
One may ask…What is the science behind this or is it just a bunch of s***? Literally. The main in ingredient in Uguisu-no-Fun is a natural compound called Guanine. It is one of the four nucleobases found in the DNA ladder. Damage to DNA’s Guanine is the major cause of chronic conditions of skin aging and photo-aging. Exposure to the sun’s UV rays causes skin damage by the oxidation of the Guanine molecule. While it won’t work by altering your DNA, there could potentially be some benefits of it properties.
What is the bottom line? While bird poop may have the superstition of good luck and riches. You will need the riches, about $200, if you are curious to try the Geisha Facial. It has been popular for centuries, so science could uncover benefits, yet.
By Dawn Grotta
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