Banana peel facials hailed as a natural alternative to Botox

While Botox injections are effective in relaxing muscles in the face and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, it’s not a permanent solution, and treatment lasts for three to four months before top-ups are required. If Botox is not administered correctly, it can also lead to botched results. A TikTok creator has claimed that using a banana feel as a facial is “better than Botox” and a skincare expert has weighed in on the suggestion.

Shelly Bailey shared a video with her 10,100 followers of her using a banana peel as a facial.

She explained: “Back by popular demand – and sure there’s no scientific proof, but I’m seeing results, it’s working for me and I want to share it again with you.

“Better than Botox! Banana peel facials,” she remarked. “Get yourself a very, very, very ripe banana – one you would use for banana bread – and use it on your face.

“Peel it, you can save the banana for a smoothie, it’s the cheapest facial you’ll ever purchase in your life!

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“Take the peel, it does feel good when it’s cold, and you put it all over your skin, like this.

“That’s right, banana peel is better than Botox, it’s yucky, but if you lick your lips it tastes really good!” Shelly joked.

“If you look up online the benefits they’re claiming – not scientifically, that work with banana peel facials, you’re going to do this once or twice a week. More vitamins than I can count in bananas – helps to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, it helps with inflammation, puffiness, redness.

“I leave it on for 30 minutes – I actually go do the elliptical machine while this is on, let it set, then take it off and do my normal routine for moisturisers,” she explained.

“Then, with the peel left, put it through a blender or liquidiser and make a smooth. This creates an easy-to-apply, fruit mask/serum.

“Apply to your face using a soft brush or cosmetic sponge – close your eyes and relax for 30 minutes.

“Rinse with tepid water, pat dry and add an SPF moisturiser. Check in the mirror to see a fresh, rejuvenated you, and you won’t have any slip-ups!”