Or is it just a gimmick? I read in the New York Times recently that a day spa in Midtown is giving the Geisha Facial, whose main ingredient is bird poop! I am not kidding! The article said the treatment originated centuries ago when Japanese entertainers damaged their skin from the high lead level in their white makeup. As a remedy, they used a mask containing nightingale droppings that had enzymes said to break down dead skin cells. In the modern day facial, it is sanitized under ultraviolet light, then mixed with rice bran, an exfoliant and brightener. It said because the poop contains guanine, a nucleobase, it supposedly shines the skin as well.

So, what do you think? Is this really a benefit to your clients or is it just "shock" appeal?