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Health

15th Oct 2016

The most unlikely thing has been recommended for using on your skin

Would you try it?

Rebecca Keane

Who doesn’t love a wee beauty tip every now and again?

If you haven’t already been repulsed by that terrible pun, then read on.

We hear of hacks and tips for our hair and skin all the time but this advice is certainly something like we’ve never heard of before.

According to The Debrief, there’s a new form of therapy gaining traction called urine therapy.

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Yes, according to the rules of urine therapy, you collect your own urine and put it all over your face and body.

If you’re looking to wash yourself with the most nutrients and antibodies, you’re going to need to collect the contents of your first toilet trip of the day.

While you may be absolutely revolted at this idea, turn that frown upside down as urine therapy used on your skin can reduce skin conditions such as rashes, acne, dry skin and eczema. Urine is also reported to be good for increasing the elasticity of your skin – less wrinkles ladies!

As much as the idea of washing yourself with wee may freak you out, a component of urine is already used in many skincare products. Urea, a part of our skin and our urine, is known for it’s hydrating uses and can be found in many facial products.

At least it’s good to know what to use as moisturiser if you’re ever stuck on that desert island, eh?