We look into face taping as users claim the cheap method gives 'Botox-like' results
ok.co.ukSocial media is full of 'Botox alternatives' that, quite frankly, don't measure up even slightly to the needle-based treatment.There is, however, one particularly interesting hashtag that's currently going viral on the app that users say is a promising alternative to muscle-freezing injections: #facetaping.
The term #frownies is also doing the rounds, which is a branded form of face tape that the bulk of TikTokers seem to be using.
Now, with over 30k views in the UK alone under that tag, it goes to show just how much interest there is in more natural ways to prevent lines and wrinkles from forming.
So what are Frownies? The facial patches are non-invasive wrinkle-reducing strips of tape-like material that are worn while you sleep, or for a minimum of three hours.They act to form a cast, holding the facial muscles flat and ultimately preventing expressions that can cause wrinkles.They also claim to release tension in the muscles, which helps to smooth existing lines.
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