Vampire facial: A bloody scary beauty trend?
They say beauty comes at a cost, an adage that turned true for three women in New Mexico (USA) who contracted HIV after undergoing a skincare routine — the vampire facial. The procedure, touted to treat scars, even out lines and texture, was administered at an unlicensed spa in 2018, where the aesthetician flouted basic hygiene practices, like reusing the same needle for different procedures and storing blood in unlabelled vials, says a recent report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
