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Ingredients for beauty concoctions can be found in different corners of the world. Here are a few of the world's most exotic and expensive ones.
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The world's most precious stone is used to polish the skin and even as a dust, to lend its incredible radiance.
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1. Diamonds
Also renowned as the world's most expensive spice, saffron makes the skin glow and aids in moisturisation.
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2. Saffron
Fish eggs are filled with Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and are a famed beauty ingredient for hydrating and repairing properties.
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3. Caviar
From one of the finest roses, it takes thousands of pounds to steam distill and extract even a pound of this soothing rose oil.
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4. Bulgarian Rose Oil
The highly priced precious metal is known for anti-aging properties and used in creams, facials and lotions.
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5. Gold
A by-product of silk worms in the cocoon creating process, it aids in skin elasticity and reducing signs of ageing.
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6. Sericin
The rare ingredient is foraged from the wild in Italy and comes packed with fatty acids that's good for skin hydration.
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7. White Truffles
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