Polynucleotides have been proven to help skin glow and retain a youthful feel, but now it has been revealed many are going to extreme lengths to get their injections Charli xcx has praised the procedure (Image: Getty Images for the Business of)

British women, including Charli xcx, are racing to have trout sperm injected into their faces. The reason why, however, is more surprising than you may think.

Currently, there is a huge wave of demand for polynucleotides, tiny fragments of DNA, in the beauty market. The DNA is injected into the lower part of the face using a small syringe as part of the aesthetic treatment.

However, the method of sourcing polynucleotides is rather bizarre, as it involved taking sperm from fish including trout or salmon. Despite this, a slew of people

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