Forget about using botox: this natural beauty trick could do the job: “It’s a wrinkle reducer”

Kirti Tewani doesn’t like eating bananas. But she’s happy to rub one on her face. The New York-based Ayurvedic therapist and makeup artist went viral for a TikTok video showing her massaging the inside of a banana peel onto her skin, calling it “a wrinkle reducer.”

Tewani says the peel’s lutein – an antioxidant – can brighten, hydrate and soothe skin. “The riper, the better,” she tells her near half a million followers, insisting she’s seen her smile lines plump up after a month of use. The video has drawn more than 2.2 million views, joining a wave of so-called “nature’s Botox” hacks where pantry staples become skincare.

“I did this but I couldn’t stop the amount of flies on my face"

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Does banana peel skincare actually work?

DIY beauty has surged on TikTok, often fueled by cost concerns and curiosity. Alongside banana peels, users tout yogurt, flaxseed and even beef tallow as skin boosters. Some see results. Others, find such methods greasy, pore-clogging or irritating.

Dermatologists, however, are skeptical. Dr. Muneeb Shah via CNN warns that no topical product comes close to Botox’s effects, and that most of these food-based treatments lack strong evidence. Aesthetician Dija Ayodele adds that fruit acids can cause chemical burns in sensitive skin, especially without sunscreen.

“I don’t play with my food”

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Should you try it yourself?

From what I’ve read, I’d be cautious. What works for Tewani might inflame someone else’s skin. Still, for those intrigued, it’s low-cost and low-commitment. Just patch test first, and remember: if you start smelling like a smoothie, you may have gone too far.

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