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These Two Anti-aging Beauty Treatments Are Set to Rival Botox and Cosmetic Surgery

Admit it. You’re as likely as the next person to sneak a peek at that anti-aging cream on the drug store shelf, or to browse the latest “Stay Young Forever” article in a magazine. The obsession with staying young is not new.

For centuries people in various cultures around the world have sought the fountain of youth. The thing is there’s little evidence that the latest lotion, potion or diet will really stop aging in its tracks. That doesn’t deter us from trying.

Here are two increasingly popular anti-aging treatments women around the globe are using.

Acupuncture
The idea of having needles poked into your face isn’t appealing for most people. So it may be hard to believe that acupuncture facelifts are growing in popularity. Today the Chinese are most associated with acupuncture. However, several cultures around the world, such as the African Bantu, Eskimos and Brazilians, have also used this prickly practice to treat numerous diseases and conditions for centuries.

For anti-aging purposes, an acupuncturist inserts about a dozen to 40 hair-thin needles (depending on the extent of aging on the face) into the patient’s wrinkles and other facial depressions. By most accounts, there’s very little pain during the procedure.

So how does acupuncture delay aging? According to practitioners, needles get chi (or energy) flowing, which in turn stimulates collagen production. Wrinkles appear smoother and facial skin becomes firmer. It will take about 8 to 12 sessions before results can be seen, depending on how much your skin has aged. One final benefit? The results will appear more natural than if you have a surgical facelift.

Bird poo
Don’t let this anti-aging ritual fly right by you. In 2007, CNN reported that an old custom geishas and kabuki actors used to remove makeup and purify skin was finding new acclaim in London. It’s a facial treatment using the feces of birds (supposedly nightingale birds) mixed with clay and water. Applied for 90 minutes, the facial makes skin appear more youthful and glowing for at least a week.

If you’re brave enough to give this one a try, you may be reassured to know that there’s some scientific basis: The bird droppings contain a nucleotide, guanine, which is known for its bleaching and healing properties. And guess what? The facial is odor free.

While there are numerous anti-aging rituals on the market today, it’s probably wise to take each one with a grain of salt until there is long-term research to support their claims.

Source: Core Content Media
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