Brazilian Influencer’s Unconventional Skincare Routine Sparks Outrage

Brazilian model and social media influencer Debora Peixoto is once again the center of controversy, this time for an unusual skincare practice involving her own feces. In a recent Instagram reel, Peixoto demonstrated her so-called "poop face mask," which she claims has anti-aging benefits. The video, now viral, shows Peixoto removing a container of her poop from the refrigerator and applying it to her face, all while using a nose clip to mitigate the smell.

In the video, Peixoto explains, “The craziest thing I’ve ever done in my life, I smeared my faeces on my face, now he doesn’t want to be near me lol I saw a study about it and decided to try it! It worked for me, my skin stopped flaking!” The revelation has drawn widespread criticism from both social media users and skincare experts.

Critics argue that Peixoto’s method is not only unsanitary but also misguided. One Instagram user commented, “Wth, there is nothing nutritious in this, this is everything toxic that is left of the food you ingest!!!!!” Another expressed concern about the potential influence of such trends on younger audiences, stating, “Now we will be getting children putting shit on their faces because this so-called 'influencer' did it.” A third user suggested that Peixoto should be embarrassed and seek professional help, asserting, “I mean…we can all agree that our intestines eliminate the toxins and that our body does not need.”

This bizarre skincare trend follows a previous controversial practice where influencers applied menstrual blood to their faces, citing claims about its supposed benefits based on the presence of stem cells and nutrients. Both trends highlight a growing phenomenon where extreme and often unhygienic practices gain traction online, fueled by the desire for viral fame and the promise of unconventional beauty solutions.

In response to the backlash, Peixoto has yet to address the criticism directly. However, her latest video underscores a broader discussion about the boundaries of beauty practices and the responsibilities of influencers in promoting safe and scientifically-backed methods.