TikTokkers reveal the latest 'better-than-Botox' hack

TikTokkers reveal the latest 'better-than-Botox' hack

If you’re too scared of needles or just looking for a natural lift, this might be for you. 

People don't rinse their bananas and it shows
People don't rinse their bananas and it shows/ iStock

The year has just begun, and already social media users are sharing their ideas for how you can improve your life. As we have learned over the years and as social media’s influence has grown, it’s clear that if you’re looking for the best tips and tricks, there’s someone, somewhere that can help you out. 

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TikTok has quickly become the number one go-to site for all things beauty-related and while some of these videos can be eye-opening and even life-changing, some are more questionable than others. 

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In the last few years, we’ve seen bananas have their moment when baking banana bread became the hottest trend, but would you believe us if we told you that this time bananas could be the key to anti-aging? 

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As it turns out TikTok user @alaynaryan1979 has been using banana peels as part of her skincare routine for years and she’s finally decided to share her secret. 

She claims that rubbing a banana peel on your face can have the same effects as Botox and it’s a great natural alternative. 

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You can watch her demonstrate her technique below: 

@alaynaryan1979 #natural #botox #gonatural ♬ original sound - alaynaryan1979

As it turns out she’s not the only one who has discovered bananas natural anti-aging abilities. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@jnitav/video/7186076359091883307?embed_source=121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.iol.co.za%2Flifestyle%2Fstyle-beauty%2Fbeauty%2Fare-banana-peels-the-new-botox-tiktokers-are-using-them-to-keep-wrinkles-at-bay-38324b22-84af-41c1-92aa-cd3a81a39ef0&referer_video_id=7186076359091883307

Although the banana peel hype might be real, users are quick to point out that using it in practice is still pretty gross.  

In the end, whether you’re a Botox babe or a banana peel advocate, the year is still young and this is probably not the weirdest trend we’ll be seeing in 2023. 

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