Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is taking no chances when it comes to caring for her skin. The 34-year old is said to use products containing snake venom as part of her regular skin care routine.

According to online reports the Hollywood star was seen leaving the Sonya Dakkar spa with Ultra Lux 9 products. The cream containing the snake venom is said to help combat wrinkles and laugh lines.

The Academy award-winning Paltrow has starred in movies such as Shallow Hal, The Talented Mr. Ripley and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. She will also be in the much anticipated Iron Man movie which will be released in 2008.

The mother of two is married to Chris Martin, British rock musician of the band Coldplay.