Nowadays, though, some are using animal ingredients as the star in their treatments.

This is especially the case with certain luxury facials due to the beneficial properties of said ingredients.

The Bee Venom facial is an excellent example.

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But apparently, there’s some scientific credibility to it.

Some celebrities who love this facial include Kate Middleton, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the Kardashians.

Cosmetics, according toGlamour.

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Soon after the image surfaced around the world, everyone was intrigued by the vampire facial.

So what is it, exactly?

Two things go into the vampire facial: Microneedling and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

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PRP is a bit more complex, but essentially, it consists of extracting blood from the client.

“It’s a favorite for the female celebrities for that perfectly plump skin and pre-event glow.

Some of the benefits of sheep placenta include boosting skin’s immunity and combatting inflammation.

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“It’s actually pretty close to the most perfect treatment.”

The client then receives an oxygen infusion with vitamin water, before the sheep placenta mask is applied.

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