Can flax seeds really replace Botox?

Has TikTok found the latest miracle ingredient? fight the effects of aging on the skin? According to @victoria__benitez, author of the very first video talking about the flaxseed mask, it seems so. Viewed over 6.5 million timesthe latter literally created a stir on the Chinese platform.

Since then, many people have already tested the water + flaxseed mixture to form their own opinion on the matter. The hashtag #flaxseedmask just reached 16 million views. Noteworthy !

But ultimately, what to expect from the latter? According to Victoria he would act like a homemade botox but it would not only have anti-aging properties. By being able to replace shampoo, it would help keep hair healthy. Used on the skin, it would increase brightness and limit inflammation. While all these claims are promising, are they really true?

Short-lasting anti-aging effects

The flaxseed mask helps boost the hydration, elasticity and firmness of the skin. Viscous, it tends to act like when you apply an egg or aloe vera to the surface of the epidermis. And if the tightening effect is interesting (and allows you to avoid resorting to aesthetic medicine), it is still important to specify that its effects are only short-lived. (about a day). The name natural botox should therefore be taken with a pinch of salt, since the botulinum toxin injected into the face tends to limit muscle contraction for a period of between 4 and 6 months.

A recognized anti-inflammatory

The anti-inflammatory effects of flax seeds are well known. Add to boiling water, they are rich in essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and therefore helps fight redness, irritation and acne. Since they are rich in antioxidants, they fight free radicals and allow the epidermis to defend itself from numerous external attacks such as pollution, UV rays or even oxidative stress.

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