We’ve always looked to the natural world for beauty tips and new ideas; but some recent discoveries seem… well… a little crazy. We’re talking ingredients from far-flung locations and some frankly bizarre beauty treatments – here’s a look at some of the weird and wonderful beauty products available today:
 | Snake VenomA new anti-ageing miracle cream, Rodial Snake Serum, claims to take inspiration from the Temple Viper snake. No actual snakes or snake venom is in the cream – instead, in its synthetic form, it’s a peptide that apparently helps to stop facial muscles contracting. The buzz around this product in Hollywood is that it could be a needle-free alternative to Botox. |
 | Dragon’s BloodAnother one from British company Rodial, claiming to add volume to skin – and has been called the “liquid facelift”. Lady Gaga is reportedly a fan, but we’re a little disappointed to see that Rodial didn’t slay any dragons to seek the ingredients. Instead, the ‘blood’ is actually the red resin from the Amazonia croton lechleri tree. Still, that’s pretty impressive! |
 | Bee VenomDanni Minogue and Victoria Beckham were reported to be fans of this ingredient, which tricks your skin into thinking that you’ve been stung. Warning though, unlike Snake Venom, Bee Venom Lip Plumper does actually come from bees, so avoid this one if you’re allergic! |
 | BladderwrackNot as bad as it sounds! It’s a type of seaweed that’s often used to treat thyroid disorders as it’s a great source of iodine. Some anti-ageing creams containing Bladderwrack claim to help tighten up skin, and there is even some scientific evidence to back this up. This wonder ingredient is found in The Body Shop Ionic Clay Mask. |
