It was revealed this week that Katie Holmes keeps her skin in tip top shape thanks to snail slime. The actress, 34, is said to use face creams containing mucin - an extract from snails.
'Last year was hard for Katie. She knows she has got a lot of catching up to do in terms of her career and is trying anything she can to stay looking her best' said a friend.
'A friend recommended she used snail gel and she is really happy with how smooth her skin looks.'
But, it's not just Katie that has resorted to the extraordinary for a perfect complexion.
Angeline Jolie: Dragon’s Blood
The 37-year-old Hollywood star is thought to be a fan of Dragon’s Blood, Rodial’s popular sculpting facial gel. Dubbed the ‘Liquid Facelift', the beauty product works by adding essential volume to hollow skin. It claims to plump, sculpt and lift the complexion whilst protecting against ageing and reducing skin sagging.
Gwyneth Paltrow: Snake venom
Gwyneth Paltrow once revealed that she uses a face cream containing snake venom to keep her skin looking fresh and youthful. The venom-containing cream, which costs a whopping £87.50 for a 1.00oz bottle, from the Sonya Dakar Spa in Beverly Hills, as it is said to help stop wrinkles forming by temporarily freezing the muscles. Advocates say it works even better than botox!
Jennifer Aniston: Crystals from planet Mars
Jennifer reportedly uses a £572 Euoko neck cream made with crystals from the planet Mars. The cream prevents wrinkles and protects the skin from daily wear and tear, boasting to be the best on the market.
Victoria Beckham: Sheep placenta
Victoria Beckham, 38, is said to regularly enjoy a facial containing sheep placenta and gold flakes. The £320 treatment is said to be a Beverly Hills favourite. The treatment is thought to stimulate collegen production and slow down the ageing process.
Halle Berry: Coffee
In order to keep cellulite away, 46-year-old Halle Berry adds ground coffee to her body wash as caffeine and mild exfoliation is said to increase blood flow and smooth the skin. This is a cheaper option which we can try at home, hooray!!