Débora Peixoto, a 31-year-old social media influencer from Brazil with over 660,000 followers, has stirred controversy with her latest skincare video posted on 2nd August 2024. Known for her provocative content, Débora shocked viewers by applying her own poop as a face mask, claiming it helps reverse skin aging.

In the video, Débora is seen removing a small container of poop from her refrigerator and applying it to her face using an ice cream stick. She then rubs the poop all over her face and leaves it on for 15-20 minutes, using a clothespin on her nose to cope with the stench. She later washes it off with a foaming face wash, showing off what she describes as her "young, shiny, and soft" skin.

The video quickly went viral, garnering around 400,000 views, 2,500 likes, 900 comments, and 6,000 shares by 14th August 2024. However, most responses expressed disgust and disbelief, with many criticizing the extreme nature of the trend. One viewer commented, "People are getting too extreme on the internet. This is worrisome," while others called for Débora to seek psychiatric help.

Doctors and skincare experts have strongly condemned the practice, warning that poop contains harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, and toxins that are expelled from the body for a reason. Applying it to the skin can cause severe infections, diseases, and other health issues. A senior consultant dermatologist at London’s Cadogan Clinic called it one of the strangest trends she has encountered and emphasized the potential dangers of reintroducing these harmful substances into the body.

This isn't the first time Débora has promoted an unconventional skincare routine. In 2022, she gained attention for using her menstrual blood as a skin treatment, claiming it contained beneficial nutrients. 

While Débora's content may attract attention, experts urge people not to follow such harmful trends and to seek safe and scientifically-backed skincare practices.

Tags

• brazilian influencer
• Debora Peixoto
• Influencer

Advertisement