Sounds fishy to us.
There’s a new trend swimming into the beauty scene: the salmon sperm facial. Yes, you read that right. That flaky, omega-rich fish you grill for dinner is now the hottest ingredient in skincare. Forget cucumbers on your eyes; it’s time to slap some fish on your face.
Celebs have boasted about it, including Kim Kardashian.
Jennifer Aniston also gave it a try but reported that she wasn’t sure it made any difference.
Why salmon? The nucleotides in salmon DNA are similar enough to humans that they are generally well tolerated by the body and don’t cause an inflammatory reaction.
Overseas, you can have the salmon sperm directly injected into your face, but since it’s not approved in the US yet, doctors usually perform a microneedling treatment First to increase absorption.
Dermatologists are divided as to whether they actually work.
A 2024 review of the use of polynucleotides in aesthetic medicine found that some studies demonstrated “significant improvements in skin elasticity and hydration”, while others “reported limited or no benefits”.
Salmon facials are sure to be a splash hit, at least until the next bizarre trend. So if you’re ready to fish for compliments (sorry) — and you’ve got some spare cash — give it a try.