PRICEY injections and Botox that can go horribly wrong – these are the two treatments many of us think of when it comes to a youthful glow.
But according to one 60-year-old – who people say looks decades younger – there’s no need to fork out a fortune on skincare.
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Sharing her beauty secret on TikTok, Vicky Derosa revealed how two cupboard essentials could slash years off your face – and the unusual snack is super healthy too.
The 60-year-old stunner told her 547k fans on the platform: ”You don’t need Botox – you just need garlic.
”Garlic eaten every day with a little bit of honey.”
While the combination of the two may seem bizarre, Vicky claimed it works wonders for your skin and complexion.
She explained that the humble garlic ”helps with blood flow” – which then gets the nutrients and the oxygen to the cells in the skin.
”It helps plump up your skin naturally,” she said in the video.
The US-based beauty also shared a simple trick to get rid of the nasty breath after snacking on garlic – and you can easily tackle this with fresh parsley.
Raving about the affordable skincare tip – which costs around 5p per serving – Vicky revealed that this has been passed down from generations.
”I had an aunt who died at like, I don’t know, 95. Her skin was amazing, her health was amazing – she ate garlic every single day.
”When we were kids, we would look at her and be like ‘Oh my God, how gross’ – but now I do it.”
According to the experts at Gold Coast Dermatology, the strong anti-oxidants present in garlic help in reducing the free radical build up in the skin thus keeping it firm and youthful.
It also contains sulphur, which helps the body to produce collagen – which in turn helps in fighting wrinkles and fine lines.
Garlic also contains a large number of skin-protective polyphenols.
How is celery juice an anti-ageing potion?
Celery juice is packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids, which combat free radicals that cause cellular damage and aging.
Its high water content keeps your skin hydrated and plump, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
The anti-inflammatory compounds in celery, such as apigenin and luteolin, help reduce chronic inflammation linked to ageing.
Rich in essential nutrients like vitamin K and potassium, celery juice supports overall skin health and body functions.
Drinking celery juice regularly can complement a balanced diet and skincare routine, promoting a youthful glow from within.
Meanwhile, honey can hydrate your skin, boost collagen production, fight acne, and improve overall skin texture – and it works wonders when applied directly to the face too.
Since being posted on the platform – where Vicky regularly shares anti-ageing tips and tips under @vicky.derosa – the clip has racked up close to 500k views.
As 12k social media users gave the video a like, over 600 others flooded to comments – where the response was mixed.
One wasn’t so sure about snacking on garlic and wrote: ”The smell, I work with people. I can’t do it..”
Another warned: ”My stomach couldn’t, before you do that make sure you haven’t got a sensitive stomach.”
A fellow beauty lover wrote: ”I get a jar of organic honey and put a full knot of garlic and let it rest and eat a spoonful daily.
”It helps the skin and the immune system in the winter time. I swear by it, you’re right.”
”Garlic goes perfect with my antisocial tendencies,” someone else joked.
”I can see how this can be effective for your overall health,” a viewer commented.
