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Banana peels is the new botox, according to Tik-Tok

TikTok has become the go-to place for beauty trends and although some beauty trends may seem rather out there. It looks like this beauty trend of banana peels could be replacing Botox injections. 

TikToker Alayna Ryan claims that banana peels have the same effect as Botox injections.

The TikToker posted a video which has over 1.9 million views which continues to grow. The mom of three showcased in the video how she uses banana peels to rub all over her face while explaining the benefits of it.  

She starts by telling viewers that it’s really gross but it’s something she has been doing for years.

“It’s disgusting but it’s natural Botox. The inside of a banana peel. No wrinkles,” she adds.

“The grosser it looks from the outside (referring to the banana peel) the better your skin’s going to look.

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


After the video went viral many people jumped on the trend, as they started showcasing the rubbing of their faces with banana peels while using the original sound audio from Alayna Ryan to recreate the banana peel videos.

TikTok user @jnitav’s video shares her own beauty tutorial using the banana peel and offers the following advice: “The worse the banana looks the better. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, rinse with cold water then moisturise. You can do this three to five times a week.”

@jnitav @alaynaryan1979 and to think I almost made banana bread! ? #bananas #bananamask #fyp #natural #botox #skincare #diyskincare #bananapeels #knowledgeispower #educateyourself #fypシ #jnitav ♬ original sound – alaynaryan1979

Along with many more who jumped on the trend:

@isabelle.lux Anti aging banana peel hack! Rubbing an old banana peel on your face before cleansing can naturally exfoliate the skin and reduce wrinkles! This all natural free skincare hack seems too good to be true I’m going to try it for 30 days! #bananapeels #bananapeel #bananapeelsbenefits #skincarehack #ancientskincare #skincaretest #skincare101 #skintok #skinfluencer #skincare2023 ♬ original sound – Isabelle Lux ⚡️ Skincare

@philomena_valentina I must say my skin has been glowing since I started doing this and I’ve started sleeping through the night ?❤️✨? #bananapeel #bananapeelbotox #botox #magnesium #potasium #bananapeeltea #tea #sleep #insomnia ♬ In The Forest (Acoustic Indie No Copyright) – Instrumental – Lesfm & Olexy

Also see: Experts urge to not follow these Tik-Tok trends

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