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The best perk of breastfeeding is using it as ‘free Botox’ – I’ve saved thousands but people are disturbed
Scroll down to see what social media users had to say about Monica's skincare hack
A WOMAN has revealed her unconventional "natural Botox" hack, and it has left some people feeling disturbed.
Monica Murphy shared her skincare tip via a video posted to her TikTok channel @monica__murphy.
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"Whoever said you can’t get Botox while breastfeeding clearly hasn’t tried my ‘organic baby-approved’ skincare routine", she said.
In the video, Monica can be seen opening a bag on frozen breast milk, and rubbing it on her face and neck.
"The best part about breast-feeding is the free Botox", she said, showing off her smooth skin proudly.
Doctors do not recommend that mothers get Botox during pregnancy or whilst breast feeding, as it is unclear whether the toxins can be passed on to the baby.
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Breast milk does contain anti-inflammatories, however, Monica's natural Botox alternative hasn't been backed by scientific data.
Health expert Helen Bell, a health told The Mirror: "Breast milk does have benefits such as antibodies, vitamins, and anti-inflammatories, which can be soothing and potentially beneficial for the skin.
"However, applying expired breast milk could also pose risks, such as bacterial growth, which, for me, outweigh any potential benefits.
"There isn't enough scientific evidence to support the claim that it works like Botox in reducing signs of ageing."
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Despite this, Monica seems pretty chuffed with her skincare hack, and, with Botox costing around £200 per injection, she will be saving herself a lot of cash.
Monica's video has likely left many open-mouthed, as it has gone viral, racking up 3.4 million views on the video sharing platform.
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TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts and, people were left divided.
Some people were grossed out by the thought, with one person stating: "This is disturbing".
A second said: "But I hate smelling like sour milk all day."
A third said: "The smell is so gross".
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There are a number of habits you can take up to care for your health and wellbeing as you age.
Age UK shared the following tips:
- Do things that you enjoy everyday - whether that's cooking, seeing friends or enjoying a good book
- Stay hydrated - drink six to eight cups of water a day
- Eat plenty of fruit and veggies to lower your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, have beans, pulses, fish, eggs and meat to repair your body after injury, starchy carbs for energy dairy to help keep bones strong
- Manage long-term health conditions to prevent them progressing or having a greater impact on your health
- Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake to no more than 14 units a week
- Make mental health a priority and get treatment for it, as it can also impact physical health
- Make sure you're getting quality sleep
- Keep socialising - and call a friend or loved one if you can't make it out the house
- Be physically active to lower the risk of depression and dementia, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and some cancers
However, others couldn't wait to try it out.
One person said: "Trying this immediately".
Another person said: "Breastmilk facials are the best".
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A third said: "Breast milk is truly magical".
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