A woman in her mid-thirties claims that she’s often mistaken for a teenager due to her savvy anti-ageing hack.
Krystn Walmsley is constantly batting off comments saying she shouldn’t be sharing tips to get rid of wrinkles as she’s too young.
But in fact, the content creator is 35 years old.
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While she thanks her youthful looks for having a “round face and full cheeks”, there’s another trick up her sleeve.
In a clip, racking up 2.2m views and over 123,000 likes, she reveals the $17 (USD) (£12.99) hack.
“I started noticing wrinkles around the age of 33, but only when I wore makeup,” she told What’s The Jam.
“So I researched home remedies and treatment.
“I’ve been using silicone sheets after my doctor recommended them.
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“I’ve only been doing this for a few months, but the results are immediate.
“Sometimes it’s annoying [being mistaken for a teen] because I don’t really like to talk about myself.
“I recall being denied purchasing [alcohol] on several occasions.
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“But I try to be thankful because I know so many women wished they were younger looking, too.”
In the viral video, she speaks about how the tapes work.
She starts by saying: “Stop wasting your money on expensive face tape.”
Silicone scar tape works by preventing the use of facial muscles that are commonly moved when frowning or smiling.
It also promotes collagen production, which helps to fade and soften scars and traps moisture underneath, adding a layer of hydration.
Not only that, the tapes are reusable.
Krystn advises wearing them at night, as this gives enough time to retrain the muscles not to activate.
She says: “Remember, the uglier you go to bed, the prettier you’ll wake up.”
Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.
“I swear this app educates me more than anywhere else,” Becks said.
In another video, with 1.9m views and 64,000 likes, she demonstrates how to apply them to the face – which takes less than two minutes.
Krystn says she puts hers on after doing her skincare, but notes it only works with water-based products, not those with oil.
She relaxes her face, places one strip across her forehead to prevent deep wrinkles, then puts another two on the sides of her mouth to keep smile lines at bay.
Finally, she places one more in between her eyebrows – but suggests also placing them on the neck if needed.
“Your skin is SO GLOWY AND GORGEOUS!!!” Karen commented.
Another user added: “Sis, could you show us a whole bedtime routine? I’ll follow it, fingers crossed, bc you are lookin’ AH-MAZING!”
“You look amazing,” Dante said.
Krystn, from Alabama, US, said: “I try to do it up to five days a week, for maybe three hours at a time, [or overnight], but that doesn’t always happen.
“I’ve always had a young face [and people] are usually shocked [when telling them my real age].
“Most of the time, they say it as a compliment: ‘You’ll appreciate that when you’re older.’
“I really try to overlook any rude comments on my videos, because the negativity can be overwhelming.
“I [try to] laugh it off, though.”
Krystn’s other anti-ageing hacks include microderm needling and dermaplaning, as well as applying SPF daily.
She’s also recently delved into cosmetic procedures – and is open to trying out more in the future.
She added: “I recently got a lip flip, which is done with Botox, and I will use treatment [such as this] on my skincare journey in the future.
“I’m open to any options that are safe and effective.”
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