Viral Banana Skin Is Considered To Be Able To Eliminate Dredging In The Face, Here's An Expert Explanation

JAKARTA - Recently, the beauty trend on TikTok was viral, called banana peeling. This is a method of removing wrinkles on the face like Botox by applying banana peels to the face.

The beauty trend of banana peeling then caught the attention of dermatologist Helen He, MD, who denied the claims. He mentioned that no research shows that applying banana peel to the face can improve skin appearance and function like a botox.

Helen said that the trend claims occurred because banana peels contained various vitamins. However, high nutrients for the body's health from bananas are obtained by eating them directly, not always applicable to skin care.

The source of this trend most likely stems from the fact that bananas and their skins have a lot of nutrients, vitamin C, vitamins A, and other nutrients, said Helen He, quoted from Verywell, on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

"However, there is nothing in the banana peel that has that effect (botox)," he added.

Botox injections work by weakening or crippling facial muscles. This blocks certain nerves on the face to reduce wrinkles temporarily, and cannot be done with banana peels.

However, Helen said that it is okay if you want to follow the beauty downwards trend.

However, the benefits are not tightening the skin like a botox, but hydrating and moisturizing the skin.

If you have certain skin conditions, it is recommended not to follow these trends. This is because it can cause allergies that lead to harm to facial skin.

"If you have a skin that is prone to allergies or eczema history, you should be more careful," he concluded.