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Some are horrified, some are intrigued, and some are diving in face-first into all things placenta-related.
In some cultures, consuming the placenta is commonplace.
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Wondering if placenta cream is your jot down of thing?
DermatologistsHarold Lancer, M.D.andHadley Kinganswer all of your hardest questions.
Meet the Experts
What Does Placenta Claim Do for the Skin?
Placenta creams are created with placental extracts, which are obtained by lysing placental tissues.
When placed in a cream, these extracts claim to moisturize, tighten and rejuvenate skin.
They also reduce redness, help equalize skin color and texture, and help attain a uniform complexion.
How Are Placenta Creams Manufactured and Sourced?
Is There Scientific Evidence That Placenta Skincare Works?
Not really, and thats due to a lack of scientific research and testing.
Are There Dangers to Using Placenta Skincare?
The key is to find a proper, high-quality product.
But really, if youre hesitant, King doesnt blame you.
What Can You Use In Its Place?
Unless you happen to like living on the edge, and on that, keep doing you.
