22 Surprising Skincare Ingredients

From Caffeinated Shaving Products to Starfish Extract Creams

— August 22, 2015 — Fashion
Women worldwide accepted long ago that bizarre-sounding skincare ingredients like seaweed, charcoal and clay are in fact completely essential. (Yes, of course we rub dirt on our faces. It's the only way to get them clean.)

These exotic creams, lotions, masks and serums take it a step further, using skincare ingredients from quinoa to powdered gold to take away shine, add glow, buff, cleanse, exfoliate, extract and moisturize. There are products for both women and men. There are skincare ingredients that are anti-aging and ones that are totally vegan and even gluten-free. There are outrageously expensive treatments and butters that can be made at home.

The world pays attention to skincare ingredients: think about Kim Kardashian's highly publicized blood facial or Diane Keaton's black soap in Annie Hall. Pop culture (and these unusual skincare ingredients) prove that the limit of what goes on our faces is always subject to expansion.
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Caffeinated Eye Creams
Caffeinated Eye Creams
This DIY Eye Cream Tutorial Features Organic Ingredients
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Whipped Tea Moisturizers
Whipped Tea Moisturizers
This Homemade All-Natural Skin Cream is Made with Green Tea and Coconut
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Cannabis-Infused Massages
Cannabis-Infused Massages
The LoDo Massage Studio in Denver Offers the Mile High Massage
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Caffeinated Facial Serums
Caffeinated Facial Serums
The Morning Glory Firming Serum by One Love Organics is Java-Powered
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Anti-Aging Plant Serums
Anti-Aging Plant Serums
The New Anti-Aging Serum from ARTISTRY is Revolutionary
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Starfish Extract Creams
Starfish Extract Creams
Mizon's Miracle Anti-Aging Cream is Made with 70% Starfish Extract
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Vegetable-Based Beauty Products
Vegetable-Based Beauty Products
The Osmia Organics Luz Facial Brightening Serum is Natural
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Bacteria Skin Care
Bacteria Skin Care
The Line of Skin Products Douses You With Beneficial Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria
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Platinum-Infused Eye Serums
Platinum-Infused Eye Serums
The la prairie Cellular Eye Essence Platinum Rare Uses Precious Metals
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Vegan Male Beauty Products
Vegan Male Beauty Products
The Portland General Store's Black Willow Bark Toner is All Natural
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Cheesy Face Creams
Cheesy Face Creams
The Bounce Cheese Cream is Full of Beneficial Natural Proteins
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Tea-Infused Cosmetics
Tea-Infused Cosmetics
David's Tea Beauty Products Are Vegan, Cruelty-Free and Organic
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Crystal-Infused Creams
Crystal-Infused Creams
Gemstone Organics' Healing Beauty Products Are Infused with Gem Essences
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Caffeinated Beauty Products
Caffeinated Beauty Products
The Fig + Yarrow Cardamom + Coffee Body Scrub Incorporates Grinds
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Herb-Infused Skincare
Herb-Infused Skincare
The New 'Elemental Herbs' Products Feature Natural Medicinal Herbs
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Powdered Gold Facial Treatments
Powdered Gold Facial Treatments
This Luxurious 24K Gold Face Mask is for Anti-Aging Purposes
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Food-Based Skincare
Food-Based Skincare
The Skinfood Skincare Brand Uses Natural Food Items in its Products
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Anti-Aging Cannabis Cosmetics
Anti-Aging Cannabis Cosmetics
Cannabis Beauty Defined's Anti-Aging Beauty Products Are All-Natural
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Superfood Face Serums
Superfood Face Serums
Goji Beaute's Cosmetic Product is Made with a Gem of Nutrition
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Bizarre Mammal Lotions
Bizarre Mammal Lotions
Hippo Milk Body Lotion Uses Actual Hippo Milk as Its Main Ingredient
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All Natural Australian Products
All Natural Australian Products
The Organic Project Merges Pure Ingredients with Beauty Lines
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