I have ‘porcelain skin’ after trying a 20p anti-ageing hack that tightens everything – it’s basically nature’s Botox
EXPENSIVE Botox and high-end skincare – some of the things we usually associate with keeping the wrinkles at bay.
But according to one thrifty beauty buff, there’s no need to fork out a fortune to maintain a youthful glow – and the secret to radiant skin is already sitting in your cupboard.
Daniella Martinez, from the US, took to TikTok to spill the beans on the purse-friendly solution which she dubbed ”at-home Botox”.
According to the dark-haired beauty, who is ready to do ”anything and everything to slow down ageing”, she had stumbled across a hack that recommended using flax seeds on skin.
High in fiber, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E, which can help with hydration, eating flaxseeds can also reduce inflammation, and protect against UV damage.
But a growing number of thrifty people on social media also claim that this cupboard essential also tightens the skin when applied in a gel-like consistency.
For the at-home remedy, which costs approximately 20p per use, the stunner used two tablespoons of flaxseeds and boiled them in water for around 15 minutes.
Once the time was up, she demonstrated in the video, she grabbed a cheesecloth and run the mixture through.
”Right when you get it cool, you’re going to squeeze as much as possible out – this is so satisfying.”
With the gel now cooled down, Daniella applied the mixture onto her face, where she let it work its magic for 30 to 45 minutes – ”and that was sufficient”.
Raving about the jaw-dropping results, Daniella said: ”My skin almost looks like porcelain.
”It is so tight and so radiant.
”I couldn’t move it – it’s just like Botox.”
Daniella’s video has clearly impressed many, as it’s racked up a staggering 3.5million views and more than 150k likes.
Hundreds of fellow beauty lovers flocked to comments to share their thoughts, with many sharing how they use the affordable buy in their routine.
One said: ”Use this gel on ur hair, may be face tightening would be temporary but results on hair will defo gonna shock u.”
Biggest beauty mistakes
Fabulous' Beauty Editor Tara Ledden has shared the do's and don'ts when it comes to beauty.
“No matter how much time and money you spend on your beauty routine, if you’re not getting the basics right, the rest is wasted.
“There aren’t many non-negotiables, but these are the biggest beauty mistakes sabotaging your regime.”
- Not wearing SPF: Sun-damage is the main cause of premature skin ageing, so if you want to keep your skin looking plump and glowing, sun cream is vital.
- Using expired products: Best case, they’re ineffective and don’t deliver the results they promise, worst case they cause irritation and infection. The shelf life of beauty products differ – for example, mascara is usually good for 3-6 months while lipstick can last for 9-18 months. Check the ‘POA’ symbol on the packaging (it looks like a jar and will have a number inside for how many months it’s safe once opened. If you can’t remember when you opened your product, throw it away and start again, marking the month and year with a permanent marker on the packaging.
- Not knowing your undertones: If you’re using make-up with the wrong undertones, it’ll never look natural no matter how much you blend it! An easy trick to work out whether you have cool, warm or neutral undertones is to check the veins on your wrist – if they look blue, you have cool undertones, if they’re green, you have warm and if they’re a mix you have neutral.
- Skipping heat protector: It might feel unnecessary, but much like sun damage on the skin, excess heat is the most common cause of hair damage. So, if you want shiny, healthy hair, or you’re trying to grow it longer, using a heat protection product is key.
- Not washing your face before bed: it’s as simple as this, if you’re not washing your face before you go to sleep, everything that’s been on your skin during the day is sitting there for even longer, clogging your pores and drying out the surface. Any skincare applied on top isn’t going to be effective with a layer of dirt underneath, and you’re probably going to end up with dirty pillows too – yuck!
Someone else chimed in: ”Flaxseed is high in omega acids. You can also add or only use use linseeds.”
Another couldn’t wait to give the at-home remedy a go, writing: ”Omg, I have flaxseeds. I’m going this tomorrow.”
However, not everyone was entirely convinced by the hack, as one sceptic said: ”ur not supposed to boil the water cus it burns out the benefits.”
”You are not supposed to boil it since it’s going to loose all of its vitamins, just put warm water in it, keep on the fridge “et voilà” ready to be use,” another agreed.