Every week, TikTok content creators come up with a new bizarre skincare trend. This time, many TikTokers are claiming that using banana peels on the face acts as a “detox” for the skin.
The concept is based on taking the inside of a banana peel and rubbing it on the skin for a few minutes, which supposedly could improve the appearance of the skin by brightening it, treating redness, and improving skin tone.
Some have even claimed that the technique can replace Botox. However, skincare experts have weighed in on the trend and do not believe that banana peels can replicate the results of Botox.
“This trend originated from claims that banana peels contain ‘lutein’, an antioxidant that may help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” said Dr. Dave Reilly, Chief Scientist at Absolute Collagen.
“While it is true that banana peels contain this antioxidant, it will not be absorbed topically through direct application on the skin,” the expert further explained, adding: “the concentration of lutein in the peel is also not high enough to produce significant results.”
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