I've heard somewhere that semen is good for a woman's complexion.

Is this just an old wives tale, or is there some truth behind it?

Hello alan2000-ga,

It seems that it just may be good for skin and complexion. In addition
to the resource Pink mentioned in the comments, I have came across
another which says that semen contains protien, which tightens the
skin helping with wrinkles. Also, "contains an abundance of natural
lipids and essential amino acids and prostaglandins, natural
substances which aid in skin repair and increase blood flow bringing
in more nutrients to the to the skin."
http://www.tomigion.com/phpshop/sun_tip.html

While I'm sure it's been used to many man's advantage, I think there
may be some truth to it.

Google Search:
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=semen%20good%20for%20the%20skin%20face&btnG=Google+Search


If this answer requires further explanation, please request
clarification before rating it, and I'll be happy to look into this
further.
Nenna-GA
Google Answers Researcher

Very quick answer, and not only can men use the question as a great
excuse, we now have something to back it up with! I honestly thought
it was an old wives tale so well done!!!

There's a lot of interesting discussion of the matter here (warning -
highly sexual content):

Oil of Man vs. Oil of Olay  
http://satanosphere.com/story/2003/10/22/124231/39

YES

hardhat...

We know YOU would think it's great for the complexion, with a name
like hardhat, we don't have to wonder... ummmm...never mind... Your
endorsement would be taken more seriously if you had a user name like
Monica, ...LOL!!

Sorry, I just simply could NOT resist!

~~Cynthia

Would the skin of women and men respond differently?

Of course, that's what I tell them all the time. (NOT, I'm not that desprate.)

Better put some preservatives in there, girls. Somehow I doubt that
your guy is going to want to kiss you if your face smells like rancid
man-juice.

Hmmm!  I was trying to combine at least three terribly witty thoughts
into one horribly witty comment, but it was getting out ...   ! almost
did it again!

Look at it as a placebo, if you think it works it probably will  ;-)

I KNOW THIS QUESTION HAS ALREADY BEEN ANSWERED AND RATHER RECKLESSLY I MIGHT ADD!!!

Nenna-GA you might notice that on the website you referenced the
section on semen "having an abundance of natural lipids and essential
amino acids and prostaglandins" is under the ANTI-AGING **MYTHS**
section!!

I have a degree in medical science and studying medicine, and I can
tell you now with a 99% certainty that yes while semen has all these
attributes (proteins and lipids and prosta-glandins) none of these are
able to penetrate the skin without an adjuvent to aid in penetration
WHICH SEMEN DOESN'T HAVE!

Sorry don't get your hopes up - sorry guys!.

:)

He he he...

I showed my girlfriend the answer and she was curious.

So we tried it! I get to come on her face (which she now doesn't mind)
and, believe it or not, her skin HAS actually started to clear up!

Her diet, habits etc haven't changed, only this.

baz2121-ga,

Thanks for your comment, however, it states that a reader's feedback
challenged the myth, so they said to use your best judgement. While it
may work for some, it may not for others. So, hey, as you can see from
the comment from Alan2000-ga, maybe it does work!

Nenna-GA

Hey Nenna-GA,

I guess so! I just can't explain it scientifically! Doens't make sense
chemically, but if it works it works! Could be a psychosomatic thing
though LOL.

:)

Maybe some skin problems are psychosomatic, caused by contemplation of the cure
(however contemplated ...).

Yes it works well! My face went dry and crispy, leaving the remains of
protein and minerals, the only thing that put me off was the smell.
You have to be careful what direction you shoot it though. I had a
clumpy eye for a while. It makes you wonder what benefits it has for
your eyes aswell. When I smell bleach it reminds me of my partner so I
have now turned to savlon disinfectant.

My partner has seen the benefits aswell but tends to make his beard
look mattered. His work mates tend to steer clear of him.

i know guys like this myth to entice their girlfriends to let them
unload all over them........i hate to break to bubble but i don't mind
if my man does it but if i don't wash my face immediately i am broke
out the next day! My answer is if you like to do that let your freaky
side out ;-P but don't do it cuz your man says its good for your skin
:-D in fact it really clogs your pores LOL