On TikTok, a 74-year-old woman with almost no wrinkles fascinates Internet users. Her daughter says that the secret is not hidden in a luxurious serum, but in a homemade anti-wrinkle cream prepared with a simple jar for £1.50, or around $1.75.
The video shows this mother with a smooth neck, without “turkey neck” or marked furrows. Her daughter explains: , she says in her TikTok.
The secret of this homemade anti-wrinkle cream with Vaseline
In the video relayed by the British press, the young woman details the recipe. The base is Vaseline in a jar, “which is not expensive at all”, supplemented by a cream with madecassoside, an active ingredient from Centella asiatica, sold for around £11.99 on Amazon. A 50ml jar of Vaseline costs around £1.50 in pharmacies in the UK.
She shows the gesture: , she explains, before adding: . His mother describes this “mixture” as incredible and at the same time advises doing “turkey neck” exercises by sticking the tongue to the roof of the mouth to firm up the area.
Why homemade cream with Vaseline and madecassoside can smooth the neck
In the caption of the video, the girl specifies: . Vaseline acts as an occlusive film which limits water loss and immediately gives a plumper appearance to fine lines.
Madecassoside is known in dermatology to soothe, support the repair of the skin barrier and help fight the signs of aging. And then the testimonies follow one another under the video: , writes one Internet user, when another comments: .
Retinol, vitamin C: where does this homemade anti-wrinkle cream fit in?
Aesthetic doctors, however, point out that certain active ingredients remain the benchmarks. The surgeon and aesthetic doctor Virtudes Ruíz explains: , she told Spain magazine. Retinol acts deeply, on the epidermis and dermis, to reduce wrinkles, spots and loss of firmness.
Vitamin C mainly plays an antioxidant role to protect the skin from external aggressions and boost radiance. For superficial hydration, many creams rely on hyaluronic acid. But aesthetic doctor Alexandre Koutsomanis warns: . Topically, it remains useful because, as he summarizes it: .
This homemade cream with Vaseline and madecassoside is therefore more of a comfort treatment for the neck, which strengthens the skin barrier and hydration, especially if the skin is dry. Active ingredients like retinol or vitamin C keep their place in more complete routines, particularly to treat established wrinkles and spots on the face.
Is homemade Vaseline cream suitable for all skin types?
It is aimed more at dry or normal skin, especially for the neck. On very oily or acne-prone skin, the occlusive sensation can be uncomfortable, it is better to test on a small area.
Can this mixture be used on the entire face?
The 74-year-old mother focuses it mainly on the neck and expression lines. On the face, it is safer to apply it in a thin layer, in the evening, to very dry areas only.
How long does it take to see an effect on neck wrinkles?
The smoother appearance linked to hydration can be seen the next morning. For a visible change in the neck, the video emphasizes regular use, combined with “turkey neck” exercises.
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