The Fresh Beauty Catch of the Day: Caviar

Next time I go out for sushi, I may just be tempted to order some roe (those little brightly colored fish eggs) just for my laugh lines. That's because over the last few years there's been a spike in the number of skin care and hair products that feature caviar with promises that those little balls of DNA will make you look like a teenager all over again. In fact, there have been rumors of celebrities using fish-egg-spiked potions to turn back the clock. And when there's buzz, I'm there to check it out.

First up: Skin care. The great news is those little suckers are just full of protein and good-for-you vitamins C, D and A. And it doesn't hurt that they also contain amino acids which help cells repair themselves. Another plus: They're chock full of marine DNA, which triggers cell turnover so you actually make new skin faster. It also helps retain moisture, so you get a glow while also temporarily plumping up your fine lines. And finally, since they're 50 to 70 percent water with many of the elements found in your skin, it should be accepted by and absorbed in with little fanfare.

And the benefits for hair largely lie in the eggs' Omega 3 fatty acids, which help retain moisture to up shine and increase the look and feel of your locks overall. Don't believe the claims that it can help with your hair's health -hair itself isn't alive, which means you can't mend split ends. But the more moisture you can pack each strand with, the more resistant it will be to new damage.

The bottom line: I'm not sure if smearing yourself head to toe with fish roe will truly get you miraculous results (especially because there isn't much in the way of hard evidence to back it up), but I will say this: It sure does feel decadent to cover yourself in a delicacy usually served with a glass of champagne. Just beware that most of these products come with a caviar dreams price tag, though some are more in reach than others. Check out the options below:

• Perle de Caviar is a complete skincare line started in France that's been hard to find in stores, but is luckily easy to order on line.
• Pevonia's Caviar Line features a cleanser, lotion, cream and serum, all free of parabens. And there's a new men's eye balm launching soon as well.
• La Praire's Caviar Collection is said to firm skin and help with elasticity. This is the highest price of the bunch, since they range from $125 to $2,000.
• Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging hair care line is a seriously hydrating-perfect for that end-of-summer dry out.