When
it comes to innovation, nothing beats the Japanese. Our
Asian friends often leave no stone unturned in their quest for beauty
and perfection. That’s probably the reason why they’ve come
up with lots of unusual – and sometimes silly – inventions.
To give you an idea of what I mean, here’s a brief overview of
bizarre beauty products from the Land of the Rising Sun courtesy of UniqueDaily.com
and 3yen.com. The products featured here are not guaranteed to work but
I promise they’ll give you plenty of laughs.
Are you bothered by the size of your nose? Many Japanese women are and
want to do something about their small, flat noses. The Hana Hana Nose
Stretcher will change all that.
This beauty accessory is nothing more than
an industrial-strength clothespin. Wear it for just a
few minutes for a couple of days and it will supposedly make your nose
bigger and longer. The manufacturer claims it stretches the nose cartilage
to give the user a beautiful and balanced face - whatever the heck that
means! At less than $7, this natural nose lift is a real bargain. Perfect
for those who are afraid of plastic surgery!
Fans of the ax-wielding maniac Jason Vorhees in the Friday the 13th film
series can now look like their favorite horror icon with the Face Slimmer.
In Japan, a slim face is a mark of beauty. Put on this rubber mask and
it supposedly massages and melts away fat from your face. No batteries
required.
The Head Bath Cap looks like it was made especially for Marquis de Sade,
the French aristocrat and writer of violent pornography. Put the cap over
your head and fill it with water. The trapped water is said to be good
for the scalp and will help you grow thicker and fuller hair. Since the
cap covers the entire face and only has one opening on top, don’t
wear it tightly or you could drown in the damned thing!
Want to look taller? Then the Neck Stretcher
is for you! Just place this accordion-like device around
your neck and fill it with air with the included hand pump. In minutes,
it will stretch your neck and hopefully increase your height. Warning:
overuse of this product can make you look like a giraffe!
The Slim Mouth Piece supposedly exercises the muscles around the mouth
to help you lose fat. The manufacturer said it tones your face by expanding
and contracting flaccid facial muscles. Use it for only 2-3 minutes a
day to "sharpen your features.”
“Despite its misleading name, this gadget is supposed to make your
mouth bigger, not smaller. Bigger? Yes, bigger. Who on earth would want
this? Well, the theory is that if you widen your mouth, you will have
the appearance of a small face, so prized by the Japanese,” said
an unnamed English teacher in “Fungus Mungus’ Weird Stuff
in Japan.”
Exercising the mouth sounds like a good
idea. But if you ask me, that area gets all the exercise
it needs from smiling, talking and eating. Still, the Slim Mouth Piece
would make a good conversation piece. Get yours for $9.50.
If you’re looking for a natural way to eliminate fine lines and
wrinkles without having to go through the pains of costly plastic surgery
or cosmetic injections, don’t waste time going to Japan. The solution
is right here with the Rejuvinol AM/PM Botox Alternative Age-Defying System.
This powerful anti-aging formula consists of the Rejuvinol morning moisturizer
that nourishes and strengthens the skin; and the Rejuvox night cream that
relaxes tense, tired facial muscles.
Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author.
Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news
magazine http://www.healthnfitnesszone.com
