Could the secret to red carpet-ready skin really lie in a 24k gold facial?
According to some of Hollywood's favorites, it just might. Skipping the run-of-the-mill procedures, celebs are turning to unconventional beauty treatments to maintain their movie-star worthy glow.
A Twilight Worthy Facial
What it is: Vampire Facial
What it does: For those who want the look of a facelift without an overly invasive procedure and the OOO time, a Vampire Facial (a.k.a Vampire Facelift) may be just what you're looking for. A doctor draws blood from the patient, and then reinserts it into the face via a Dermapen, or micro-needling, to give skin a refreshed look. The procedure may help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and can help to even out complexion by reducing the appearance of acne scars.
Who loves it: Kim Kardashian
The Steam Heard 'Round The World
What it is: “V- Steam”, or Vaginal Steam, or Yoni Steaming
What it does: For the ladies who are willing to try the truly unordinary, this beauty treatment is said to be rejuvenating, healing, and hormone balancing, and good for uterine health, too.
Who loves it: Gwyneth Paltrow
Cups, And Not The Pitch Perfect Kind
What it is: Cupping Therapy
What it does: So, this treatment isn't totally out there, as it's become quite mainstream, but the after-effects do look pretty bizarre. Cupping is an age-old treatment used to treat muscle pain, detoxify the body, and stimulate circulation, among other things. A variety of cupping treatments exist—all of which will leave you with a red-carpet worthy (à la Gwyneth Paltrow) mark.
Who loves it: Jennifer Aniston, Michael Phelps, Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Bieber
Gold Rush
What it is: 24k Gold Facials // Face Masks
What it does: Aside from the obvious—making you feel luxe and bougie—gold facials are said to be anti-aging, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes. It's also said to be stimulating, giving your complexion a fresh, bright, reinvigorated look.
Who loves it: Bar Rafaeli, Sonja Morgan, Bella Hadid
This Vinegar Is Not Just for Salads Anymore
What it is: Apple Cider Vinegar
What it does: The gift that keeps on giving, this kitchen pantry staple has a ton of non-culinary uses. Being all-natural and toxin free, ACV is a great, gentle, addition to your beauty regimen. It can be used as an acne-fighting toner, a digestive and detoxifying aid, and even as a shampoo alternative.
Who loves it: Scarlett Johansson, Megan Fox, Blogger Lee Tilghman
De-Puffing with Plunging Temps
What it is: Ice Baths & Cryotherapy
What it does: Ice baths are a favorite among athletes for their ability reduce swelling, and sooth sore and overused muscles. Not ready to take the plunge? Cryotherapy may be a solid alternative. It's equally as chilling, but possibly slightly more tolerable (depending on who you ask!).
Cryotherapy has grown in popularity for pain management, and it's anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits. It's said to be a rejuvenating treatment, too, though it's hard to imagine not feeling more alive and alert after a treatment so cold.
Who loves it: Yolanda Hadid, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson
Must Love Leeches
What it is: Leech Treatments
What it does: Comparatively, it's similar to a vampire facial, but a bit more intense. Leeches are attached to the patients stomach to suck blood directly from them, and then the blood is extracted from the leech and applied to the patient's face.
As Heather Dubrow notes, on an episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, “It makes you young, and fabulous. Supposedly, the leech therapy brightens your skin, tightens your skin, and gives you a youthful glow.”
Who loves it: Heather & Terry Dubrow, Demi Moore, Miranda Kerr
Shine Bright Like a Diamond
What it is: Diamond Facial Treatments
What it does: Who wouldn't want sparkling skin courtesy of diamonds? These microdermabrasion treatments with diamond-tipped wands are stimulating, deeply exfoliating, and cleansing, too, clearing out clogged pores. As a result of the exfoliation, dead skin cells are removed taking skin from dull to dazzling.
Who loves it: Sofia Vergara, Kate Beckinsale
