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Miranda Kerr keeps the leeches from her leech therapy as pets

Former Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr revealed that she is a big fan of leech facials, leaving even Gwyneth Paltrow, who is famous for her love for bizarre beauty trends, in shock.

During GOOP’s first ever wellness summit in Culver City, California, Paltrow revealed that her and Kerr frequently swap numbers of healers and doctors. But when Kerr shared her love for leech therapy, even Paltrow believed it was weird. “Wow,” she said Paltrow, laughing. “I thought I was bats*** crazy.”

“Wow,” said Paltrow, laughing. “I thought I was bats*** crazy.”

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The technique involves placing leeches on your face, letting them suck out some blood and then smearing it over the face, as the Independent reports. It is supposed to make your skin tighter and brighter. “Health is wealth. They’ve been doing leech therapy for thousands of years,” Kerr said.

“Health is wealth. They’ve been doing leech therapy for thousands of years,” Kerr said.

The leeches cannot be used twice for hygiene reasons. They are usually killed after being used. However, the former Angel decided to protect her leeches and keep them as pets. “I kept the leeches, they’re in my koi pond. You’re not allowed to reuse them and if you don’t take them home then she kills them and I didn’t like that idea.”

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