Microneedling in a sperm facial!

August 25, 20233 yr

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Once upon a time, Kim Kardashian told The New York Times that she would consider eating poop if it made her look younger — and it's still not the weirdest thing a celebrity has done in the name of anti-aging skin care. The latest celebrity skin treatment to enter the chat? Sperm facials, courtesy of Jennifer Aniston.

In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, the "Friends" actor revealed that she underwent a salmon sperm facial at the recommendation of an aesthetician. "First of all, I said, 'Are you serious? How do you get salmon's sperm?'" Aniston told the publication. She added that she's not sure if she saw a difference after the treatment, which, for something that requires the extraction of a fish's reproductive cells, seems disappointing to say the least.

Though Aniston's sperm facial experience is currently causing a stir on social media, the treatment has been studied since the 1980s and is a steadily rising beauty trend in South Korea. As with most buzzy skin-care ingredients, the use of fish semen, or milt, claims to be a breakthrough anti-aging solution.

"When it comes to skin care, the quest for a holy grail ingredient will always continue," New York City-based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, tells POPSUGAR. "Salmon milt has been shown to improve skin, hydration, plumpness, texture, and wrinkles. The effects on the skin are thought to be due to high DNA levels. DNA is composed of amino acids, which have long been used in skin care for their hydrating and cell-renewing benefits."

The treatment is typically carried out via injections or microneedling in order to get the best results. "The advantages are countless," says celebrity aesthetician Ildi Pekar. "To ensure the serum penetrates deeper into the skin, we utilize a microneedling technique. This method amplifies the efficacy of the treatment, promoting healthier and more resilient skin."

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