When it comes to the list of ingredients on our much-loved skincare products you’re probably used to seeing words like peptides and collagen, but if you’re part of the Hollywood elite the chances are things have been taken up a notch.

Recently US singer Halsey revealed she added breast milk to her daily skincare routine, claiming the all-natural substance had given her radiant skin and a clearer complexion after giving birth to her son, Ender.

Speaking to Nylon magazine, the 28-year-old hit-maker called it ‘the best ingredient ever’ and went on to praise its benefits, including being loaded with antioxidants.

She said: “I’ve always been really conscious about what goes on my skin, but when your baby is kissing you or snuggled up against you, you become hyper-cognisant of what’s on your face. I started breastfeeding and I figured out that breast milk is the best skincare ingredient ever because it’s so full of antioxidants and good fats and stuff that speed up the healing process.”

But what do the experts think? Leslie Kenny, the co-founder of The Oxford Longevity Project, says the pop star is actually right in assuming breast milk is packed full of natural skin-boosting properties and can even reverse the signs of ageing.

“Breast milk contains a wonder molecule called spermidine, which has been shown to reverse 9 of the 12 hallmarks of ageing, including stem cell dysfunction, inflammation, and a cellular renewal and recycling process called autophagy, so it is great for overall health.”

“When used on the skin specifically, where it is made by a healthy dermal microbiome, it regulates the production of collagen and elastin, giving us that youthful glow and plump firmness.”

“In terms of topical application, we know from scientific studies that human breast milk works just as well as hydrocortisone (1%) to alleviate eczema in babies and that it also works on other inflammatory skin conditions such as nappy rash, so it makes sense that it could reduce other types of inflammatory skin conditions in adults, too.”

We want to know: would you use breast milk as part of your beauty regimen?