India, April 23 -- Beauty hacks have been around for generations, and with the rise of social media, they have been spreading faster and wider than ever. Applying various food items and natural products to the skin is among the most popular; however, not all of them work as promoted by influencers.

Taking to Instagram on April 23, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine, explained the truth behind the popular skincare hack of rubbing a banana peel on the face to get smoother skin, much like Botox.

According to the Cleveland Clinic website, Botox is a widely recognised brand of botulinum toxin injection used cosmetically to improve appearance by relaxing muscles that cause wrinkles.

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