Face Taping Called Can Be A Natural Botox, This Is An Expert Explanation

JAKARTA - Recently, the face taping or facial band trend has gone viral on social media such as TikTok and Instagram. This method is referred to as a natural botox, with the aim of reducing wrinkles and tightening the skin without medical procedures.

Quoted from Byrdie, on Monday, June 2, 2025, the taping face involved a special adhesive band placed on a certain face area. Starting from the forehead, around the eyes, jaw, which aims to pull and the skin looks tight.

Another purpose of using taping faces is to limit facial muscle movements that can cause wrinkles. This is similar to how Botox works that inhibit muscle contraction.

Face taping is used to help remove the skin instantly and disguise wrinkles in certain places. By attaching a taping face will provide an instant facelift effect," said dermatologist, Dr. Ivy DeRosa.

However, the use of taping faces is similar to makeup or makeup, which provides instant and short effects. The effect of taping faces cannot last long like doing Botox, which can last a long term.

"This can provide a temporary improvement effect in removing fine lines, but again it is temporary," he said.

If you want to remove fine lines or wrinkles in the long term, experts suggest doing Botox. You can also perform laser therapy and other beauty procedures.

In addition, continuous taping is also not recommended. Taping face can potentially cause irritation of the skin due to glue on the duct tape used.

"Physical attachments when installed and removed can cause damage to the external skin, cause irritation, dryness, and can worsen skin appearance over time," said Doctor DeRossa.