Brazilian Influencer Uses 'Poop Face' Mask as Skincare Routine, Internet Reacts

Viral Video: Many people use a variety of skincare products, from turmeric powder and rice water to homemade remedies, to achieve healthy, glowing skin. However, an influencer recently surprised her Instagram followers by sharing a video of her new skincare routine.

Brazilian influencer Debora Peixoto recently shared an Instagram reel with her 657,000 followers, revealing that she uses "poop" as a face mask in her skincare routine.

She decided to try the “poop” mask after reading online that it could “prevent aging.”

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In the video, Ms. Peixoto is seen opening a container of ‘poop’ and spreading it across her face as though it were a typical mud mask. To combat the smell, she uses a clothespin to pinch her nose and leaves the mask on for several minutes before washing it off.

"It's worked for me, and my skin has stopped flaking!" she wrote in the caption. 

The video has sparked outrage on social media, with both netizens and medical professionals criticizing her skincare routine in the comment sections.

"Of all the skincare 'trends,' this is one of the strangest I've ever come across," said Dr. Sophie Momen, a consultant dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic in London. "There is no scientific evidence that using “poop” as a face mask benefits your skin."

Dr. Momen added that this unorthodox method could expose users to bacterial and viral infections, food poisoning, and skin irritation.

Plastic surgeon Mr. Tunc Tiryaki echoed these concerns, noting that “poop” contains harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites such as E. coli, Salmonella, and helminths, which can cause severe infections and diseases. He cautioned that applying “poop to the face could introduce these pathogens through small cuts, abrasions, or mucous membranes, potentially leading to serious skin infections or systemic illnesses. He strongly advised people to use modern skincare products instead.

How Netizens Reacts: 

"People are getting too extreme on the internet. This is worrisome," one user commented, while another added, "This is why aliens don't talk to us."

The Brazilian influencer previously gained attention for using menstrual blood as a skin treatment.

This isn't the first time she’s done something outrageous; the Brazilian influencer had previously gained attention for using menstrual blood as a skincare treatment.