Are foreskins used in makeup?
Are foreskins used in makeup? Foreskin has also made its mark on the cosmetics industry. A wrinkle treatment from the U.K. made from HFFs promises to “improve the structure, function and appearance of skin damaged by scarring or aging.” More broadly, a number of beauty products include baby foreskin.
How much does a foreskin sell for?
Paul Tinari estimated that a single male foreskin can be worth upwards of $100,000. He argued that men who are circumcised have a right to the revenue made off the resale of their foreskins (just as someone who sells their hair for wigs would, for example).
Is foreskin used for anything?
The functions of the foreskin include protecting the head of the penis and contributing to sexual sensations. While recent research suggests that circumcision may bring some medical benefits, some doctors believe these are too small to justify surgery.
Does SkinMedica use foreskin?
However, if you’re thinking this is a little hard to believe, you might be right. In an interview with a San Diego newspaper a few years ago, the founder of SkinMedica stated that the company hasn’t harvested a foreskin in 20 years; instead the cells needed are grown from a single foreskin sample.
