So this week was an interesting week, starting from creepy crawlies in my house, to hiking on a trail and being “chased” by a snake, and then to top it off I ate raw fish for the first time and nearly gagged in this beautiful restaurant. Need I say more?! So I take all these interesting moments and share them with good ol’ mom. She then proceeded to tell me that most of the old remedies from way back when, all come from these interesting creatures, and the sea world.
I took that conversation very seriously actually and like all of you would, became obsessed to see where and how. So I did some serious hunting…and here is what I came up with.
Did you know that snail slime helps in improving your skin texture?! It reduces skin scars and it also helps in reducing ingrown hairs. It’s actually also used in treating fractures and sprains. It apparently has some powerful stuff that helps in setting the fractures.
Bioskincare Cream has 80-percent snail secretion (slime) and is an all natural cream. Runs for about 60$ Cdn.
Okay ready for this one? Snake venom…oh boy. Yes apparently this venom has great amounts of protein, toxins, and enzymes. These enzymes help in reducing wrinkles; it diminishes fine lines and keeps the skin hydrated.
UltraLuxe-9 Age control complex is one of the best products out there for using a synthetic version of this venom. It runs for about $185 Cdn.
The best I found was Wasabi…yes what we eat with good ol’ Sushi. (Should have had some at that dinner) L Anyway, Japanese horseradish has powerful enzymes that kill all nasty germs. Such is the reason wasabi is served with raw fish. Those enzymes have also been used to treat acne and rosacea. It also increases circulation.
Naturopathica’s Green Tea Wasabi Mask is the top runner for this type of product. It goes for about $60 Cdn.
So here you go if anyone dares to try any of these products, please email us and share your results. The young and sassy would love to hear your thoughts on this bizarre piece.
– Shivani
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