What is face taping on TikTok? Anti-aging trick goes viral TikTok: officiallyval, dannaomariTikTok\u2019s latest skincare craze has users taping their faces at night to combat the effects of aging \u2014 a new trend that\u2019s scored approval from celebs like Julia Fox. TikTok is known for spawning the latest crazes in beauty, skincare, and fashion \u2014 but sometimes, these trends can seem pretty strange to outsiders. The latest fad taking over TikTok is called \u2018face taping,\u2019 and although it\u2019s not exactly a new practice, its purported anti-aging effects are sparking rave reviews that are taking over social media. So, what exactly is \u2018face taping?\u2019 As it applies here, it\u2019s the practice of pulling back one\u2019s face using tape to combat wrinkles. TikTokers have been placing tape anywhere on their face where they\u2019re seeing gravity take hold \u2014 from their foreheads to smile lines, and even crows\u2019 feet. TikTok users have been using a wide variety of tape to achieve these anti-aging results; Scotch tape is commonly used, as well as kinesiology tape (a type of tape used for treating injuries and swelling). There are even brands of tape specifically made for face-taping that folks can buy in stores. Is TikTok\u2019s face-taping trend safe? Is face-taping safe, though? According to ABC News\u2019 chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jen Ashton, face-taping \u201ccan smooth out those superficial wrinkles\u201d \u2014 but the effects might only be temporary. \u201cIt\u2019s possible that when you remove the tape, those wrinkles can re-form in minutes to hours,\u201d Dr. Ashton explained. \u201cSo, it\u2019s going to be a very transient effect.\u201d Dr. Ashton also warned users about the possibilities of an allergic reaction to certain kinds of tape, as well as urging them to be careful when removing the tape from their skin to avoid lesions and irritation. Although face-taping is making a resurgence, it broke onto the scene in 2022, catching the attention of Hollywood socialite Julia Fox. The \u2018Uncut Gems\u2019 actress admitted that she also tapes her face at night, hoping to achieve a more youthful look by combating gravity. This is far from the only skincare trend to take TikTok by storm; in 2021, a viral \u2018hack\u2019 took over the social app by claiming sea salt could help cure acne.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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