People are stunned when I tell them how I reversed my age – you don't need Botox or expensive creams to look younger

The Sun

16-07-2025

WHILE most of us are throwing hundreds at pricey skincare and Botox in a desperate bid to hold onto our youth, one woman has gone completely natural and looks incredible.
Zareefa, known to her 280k TikTok fans as @byzareefa, is turning heads online with her jaw-dropping beauty secrets that cost as little as 20p.
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Her hacks promise glowing, youthful skin without a single needle or luxury serum in sight.
The 34-year-old wellness guru says she's never had Botox or fillers, and swears by a handful of quirky, all-natural tricks passed down through generations and now she's sharing them with the world.
Here are her top tricks to shaving 20 years off your age.
Flax seed face lift
Let's start with her viral flax seed face mask, dubbed 'Botox at home' by fans, and for good reason.
Zareefa said: 'I took a TikTok face mask and made it 10 times better,'
'You're literally erasing dark spots and plumping up fine lines. I haven't had any injectables, and I'm 34!'
All it takes is one tablespoon of flaxseed meal and half a cup of boiling water.
Let it cool for 30 minutes to an hour until it turns into a jelly-like consistency.
Zareefa then adds a pump of Elmo Beauty Sea Spot Run serum to supercharge the mask, targeting hyperpigmentation, texture, and breakouts all at once.
After applying and rinsing, she's left with what she calls 'literal glass skin.'
I'm 50 next year & don't have a single wrinkle thanks to a product from Boots or TikTok shop - I've never had Botox
And the best part is this DIY treatment costs less than a supermarket meal deal.
Egg shells smoothies
Next up in Zareefa's age-reversing arsenal is eggshell membrane.
Yep, the slimy bit stuck to the inside of your boiled egg.
While most of us wouldn't think twice before binning it, Zareefa insists it's the secret to plumper skin, glossy hair, and strong joints , thanks to its powerful combo of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin.
She said: 'Sometimes I add it to my smoothies, but most of the time I just eat it with the egg,' she said.
And there's science to back it up, studies show this natural supplement can boost skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles in just a few weeks.
Ancient cultures even used it to heal wounds and regenerate tissue.
So next time you're peeling a boiled egg, think twice before chucking the magic membrane.
Banana peel Botox
If you thought things couldn't get any weirder, or cheaper, think again.
Zareefa has sparked a TikTok frenzy by revealing that the humble banana peel can work just like Botox.
Packed with lutein, a powerful antioxidant also found in spinach and kale, the peel helps brighten skin, reduce wrinkles, and fade dark spots, all for around 25p.
'My mum used to do this every time we had bananas,' she told her fans.
'She'd make us eat the banana and use the peel on her face!'
Zareefa recommends rubbing the inside of the peel on your skin and leaving it on for ten minutes before rinsing.
Do it a few times a week and, she says, you'll see a dramatic difference in hydration, texture and radiance.
She tells beauty lovers to consider it as preventative Botox and says "you're not going to need any injectables if you're doing this consistently".
And the internet agrees. The video racked up over 10 million views in just three days, with thousands praising the hack as 'life-changing' and 'literally affordable advice.'
One fan joked: 'Finally something I can actually try, not £200 night creams.' Another wrote: 'God really gave us everything we need. No more artificial stuff!'
So if you've been thinking of booking in for Botox or splashing out on yet another luxury serum, maybe it's time to raid your kitchen first.
Because according to Zareefa, the secret to eternal youth might be hiding in your fridge, not a fancy clinic.
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.