Period-Blood Face Mask for Glowing Skin? Cosmetologist Explains Cons of the Viral Beauty Trend

Among the many bizarre beauty trends, one that shocked the internet was using menstrual blood as a face mask. Many social media users and TikTokers were seen smearing blood on their faces claiming that they’ve achieved clear and glowing skin. As weird as it may sound, the viral beauty trend is real that has left many disgusted and confused. Now, Cosmetologist Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta has debunked the pseudo-scientific claim in an Instagram reel stating that menstrual blood is contaminated and can lead to severe skin infections.

In the clip, the cosmetologist highlighted a series of articles that claimed period blood can be used for developing glowing skin. She specified, “Using menstrual blood for facials is the most recent skincare trend. People believe that period blood nourishes their skin, clears acne, and benefits the skin in a lot of ways. But this is not true and has no scientific evidence.” In the video, she explained the composition of menstrual blood has dead skin cells.

She explained, “There is a lot of pseudo-scientific information when it comes to using menstrual blood. Menstrual blood is in fact contaminated. It has dead skin cells. It also has a dead inner lining known as endomysium. It is contaminated with all of those and it is not fit to be used on your skin. So be it the blood collected from the menstrual cup or from the pads, it is contaminated and can cause infections on the skin.”

She further highlighted the reason that has led to the confusion. Seemingly, many have confused period blood with PRP which is clinically used to enrich growth factors. She added, “Some people are also confusing period blood facials with PRP. Platelet-rich plasma is a clinical treatment enriched with growth factors that not only rejuvenate the skin but also heal wounds.”

The cosmetologist suggested that people should be careful of following online content blindly. Instead, she suggested consulting a skin doctor before trying any beauty trend. “Be careful of the content you see or read online. Consult your skin doctor before trying anything new,” she concluded.

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