On TikTok, some users have claimed that taping your face is like a “natural Botox.” beautyroams/TikTok “Facial taping only works when the tape is in place,” Dr. Zubritsky told The Post.

That’s right, some influencers are bidding farewell to Botox and slapping a Band-Aid on it. Well, scar tape to be more exact. It’s not exactly a new idea; celebs like Meryl Streep and Glenn ...

Nurse Uses Her Own Face to Show What Botox Really Does. Published Jul 03, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT Updated Jul 04, ... which causes lines to form as we age and produce less collagen.

As for the Botox claims, “rubbing banana skins on the face is simply not comparable to something which has scientific backing and has been used for over 20 years with proven results,” Prisk says.

While Botox had stronger effects than face-taping, I didn't necessarily love it. To make it last longer, I needed a higher dosage, which meant my forehead was frozen for a few weeks.