What is the face taping TikTok trend and can it really banish wrinkles?
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“We know that accepting our wrinkles as a natural part of ageing should be the norm, but a simple hack on TikTok promising to help banish fine lines has piqued the interest of those wanting smoother skin.
A quick search of the hashtag #facetaping on the social media platform throws up clips which have clocked up over 35m views.
The trick is thought to have started gaining traction after one user documented her results from sleeping with pieces of tape across her forehead for a week, where her skin appeared to be noticeably smoother.
However, the technique goes back way further, pre-dating social media altogether. According to Amy Peterson, founder of Skincare by Amy Peterson, the method was often used in old Hollywood, on actors and singers, in an attempt to create a more lifted and defined appearance to the face, cheeks and eyes.
"It’s also a very popular technique used in the drag community," she adds.
But what actually is face taping and can it really deliver the wrinkle-free skin it promises?”