World's 5 Most Bizarre Beauty Treatments

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Check out 5 of the world's most bizarre beauty treatments.

Here are 5 of the most bizarre beauty treatments from around the world:

Number 5 - Bird poop facial. The facial is made out of nightingale poop and is known to act as an exfoliant, removing dead skin from the face and giving it a fresh, glowing look. lt originated in Japan hundreds of years ago and was used by geishas to mend their skin which often got damaged by the regular usage of lead based white makeup.

Number 4 - Bull semen hair mask. A few years ago, Hari's salon in London used bull's semen for hair treatment. Bull's semen is an extremely high source of protein and its application supposedly lead to beautiful, shiny, and bouncy hair that last for days.

Number 3 - Placenta facial. Yes, you heard it right the facial is another fad in skin care. According to a Time report, dermatologist, Dr. Harold Lancer offers a placenta facial that uses a protein derived from "FDA approved human placentas". Due to its anti-aging properties, the facial is particularly popular with many Hollywood celebrities.

Number 2 - Snake venom facial cream. This product is made of synthetic snake venom and is created to replicate the effects of the real venom. The cream is said to immobilize facial muscles reducing wrinkles over a period of time.

Number 1 - Snail slime face cream. If you are looking for a skin free of wrinkles, acnes, and blemishes, look no further, snail slime might be the answer to most of your skin woes. According to an NBC report, snail slime is a great source of proteins, removing dead cells and rejuvenating the skin.