10 Weird Beauty Routines of Famous Celebrities That Leave Fans Baffled

Some celebrities would do anything to keep their youthful glow, even if it means doing some of the most mind-boggling beauty routines. From using sheep placenta to undergoing bee sting therapy, here are some of the weirdest skin and hair care regimens celebrities swear by.

With more advanced research findings and technology at our hands, the cosmetics industry has discovered many different ways to keep human skin looking fresh, radiant, and youthful. Some of the most widely accepted skincare products include the use of collagen, special herbs, and even snail mucus!

However, some celebrities have chosen to go beyond the norm as they bank on their appearances to assure them of work. They go to great lengths and even take extreme measures to maintain, and even enhance, their looks.

Read on to discover the most baffling celebrity beauty routines that have caused many people to scratch their heads wondering: "Why would you do that?!"

1. Madonna Drinks Her Own Pee

Back in 2019, Madonna stunned the internet when she revealed that her usual beauty routine involves drinking her own pee from a cup. She claimed drinking pee had given her many health benefits, like healing quickly from injuries and maintaining great health.

People thought it was a joke, but when Madonna mentioned it again, they were stunned to discover that it was truly part of the superstar's routine. Despite being a powerful icon, not a lot of people were convinced to try the strange routine themselves.

2. Gwyneth Paltrow Undergoes Bee Sting Therapy

For over a thousand years now, people have used bee sting therapy to remove scars and inflammation. Gwyneth Paltrow is one of those who vouch for the procedure, claiming it has its benefits.

While Paltrow suggests the research behind bee sting therapy is incredible, she warns people that it is painful. Ultimately, proper research and preparation should be done before choosing to undergo bee sting therapy, as there are potential risks to consider.

3. Kim Kardashian and Sandra Bullock Use Hemorrhoid Cream on Their Undereyes

Being a famous celebrity means going through long stretches of work, resulting in puffy eyes. Kim Kardashian and Sandra Bullock both swear by an unconventional cream to keep it at bay – hemorrhoid cream.

According to these two icons, applying hemorrhoid cream on their undereye area relieves inflammation and keeps the area smooth and wrinkle-free. Of course, it doesn't come without a catch, as the hemorrhoid cream allegedly has a stench.

4. Eva Longoria and Simon Cowell Use Sheep Placenta on their Skin

The placenta is known to be rich in amino acids and protein, which are nutrients that help retain youthful complexions and skin elasticity. People also swear by the benefits of the placenta in improving the skin's texture and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Two famous celebrities who undergo a sheep placenta facial every so often are Simon Cowell and Eva Longoria. While Cowell admits the idea seems "quite out there," it's something he decided to try for the sake of beauty.

5. Demi Moore Gets Leech Facials

The idea of blood smearing her face doesn't scare Demi Moore, who credits leeches for keeping her looking good. She regularly undergoes leech therapy, wherein aestheticians remove the blood from leeches and smear it on the patient's face, which allegedly results in glowing, youthful skin.

"These aren't just swamp leeches, these are highly trained medical leeches," Moore once clarified. She isn't the only celebrity who vouches for this type of therapy, as supermodel Miranda Kerr is also into it.

6. Victoria Beckham and Tom Cruise Rely on Bird Poop Facials

Forget the smell that comes with it – Victoria Beckham chooses to undergo bird poop facials to keep her glowing complexion. She doesn't just use any type of bird poop: she uses expensive nightingale feces flown all the way from Japan.

The bird poop, which is already in powder form once imported, is turned into liquid form to be used as an exfoliant to cleanse the skin. Beckham swears by nightingale feces so much that she reportedly has a face cream infused with it.

Like Victoria Beckham, Tom Cruise also prefers shelling out a lot of money on nightingale facials rather than Botox. He credits smearing nightingale poop on his face to stay young, even going so far as to admit that his skin has never looked better.

The procedure was recommended to Cruise by a fellow Hollywood star, and he hasn't looked back. He chooses not to undergo Botox or other cosmetic surgeries, as nightingale facials seem to do the trick.

7. Kate Moss Takes Snake Venom Shots

Botox? Nope! Kate Moss would rather inject snake venom into her skin. Using synthetic viper venom, the shots have similar effects to Botox, smoothing out wrinkles on the skin without leaving the facial muscles paralyzed.

8. Nicole Kidman Pours Juice on Her Hair

Nicole Kidman has cranberry juice to thank for her gorgeous reddish locks. The A-list actress doesn't drink the juice, but rather, she rinses her hair with it to preserve its color.

Using cranberry juice to maintain one's hair color isn't just for redheads – it works best for any light-colored hair. The anthocyanins in berries provide pigment in the hair, giving it a certain tint.

9. Margot Robbie Uses Breastfeeding Cream to Moisturize Her Lips

Margot Robbie ditches regular lip balm for something a lot more moisturizing: nipple cream for breastfeeding moms. This decision is backed by a theory suggesting that lip balms actually have certain components that dry the skin in the long run.

The "Wolf of Wall Street" actress swears by nipple cream and believes it does the job perfectly while being less harmful to her skin, too.

10. Catherine Zeta-Jones Uses Beer as Conditioner

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a beer lover, but not the way many people around the world do. She uses it as a hair conditioner, vouching that it's her long-kept secret for keeping her hair smooth and silky.

Zeta-Jones once revealed that she makes her own conditioner using a mixture of beer and honey. It's not in her daily shower routine, but it's something she does once in a while to keep her hair healthy.

While Zeta-Jones' hair is kept smooth for days thanks to her DIY concoction, she did admit that it had some bad side effects: "I smell like the bottom of a beer barrel for days afterward, but it's very good for the hair," she admitted.

With so many out-of-this-world beauty routines available nowadays, it's intriguing to find out whether or not they work. As some of them are tried and tested by some of the world's most famous celebrities, the question remains: Would you be willing to try them yourself?

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