Can face taping really make wrinkles disappear?

You’ve surely seen this trend on social media, especially on Instagram and TikTok, so today we're telling you all about Face Taping.

This method involves applying adhesive strips to certain parts of the face to relax muscles and prevent their contraction. Face Taping is thus believed to impact skin sagging and, consequently, have a lifting effect on the skin, acting as a form of natural anti-wrinkle treatment.

But where does "taping" come from?

"Taping" is not a recent technique. Developed in Japan, it was initially intended for chiropractors and physiotherapists in the 1970s to relieve pain, relax muscles, and accelerate muscle recovery in high-level athletes.
It was only later that this technique was adapted for the face, for more aesthetic purposes, particularly thanks to beauticians in Eastern European countries. But the principle remains the same: elastic bands are strategically placed on the face to relax and smooth out fascia, while promoting lymphatic drainage.

Generally, face taping is a technique often used at night, but expert opinions on this diverge. According to Dr. Ioannis Liakas, "taping the face to immobilize muscles during sleep does not prevent them from functioning. On the contrary, it creates resistance that muscles must react to, potentially making them stronger. This can accelerate the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Therefore, it is recommended not to do it all night." You can start with a few hours a day at first to see how it works for you.

But what really happens to the skin when the strips are applied?

The strips mainly immobilize the upper layer of the skin. Each movement thus shifts the underlying tissues, much like a massage. This generates continuous stimulation that harmonizes muscle tone and helps to eliminate tension.
The valves of the lymphatic vessels open more easily, allowing more fluid to flow from the tissues into the lymphatic vessels, which stimulates blood circulation.

Face Taping and wrinkle prevention

Face taping is particularly recommended for prevention, on skin that is still firm but prone to early fine lines.
Here's how to combine it with TensioLift treatments for optimal effect:

After removing the strips, gently cleanse your skin and apply the TensioLift Day Cream. This cream immediately hydrates and smooths expression lines thanks to its clean formula, enriched with muscle-relaxing active ingredients capable of replicating the effects of Botox.

        2. Evening: Repair and regenerateIn the evening, complete your routine with the TensioLift Night Balm to nourish and strengthen the skin after a day of exposure and micro-tensions. Its ultra-concentrated anti-aging active ingredients stimulate cell regeneration during the night and help the skin recover.

Verdict: should you adopt Face Taping?

Face taping can be a good option for preventing the appearance of wrinkles, provided it is accompanied by a suitable skincare routine to protect and strengthen the skin. Seasonly's TensioLift range helps you maintain smooth and firm skin while respecting your skin barrier.

How to practice it? 

At home:

We first suggest practicing it on clean, non-sensitized (irritations, pimples, etc.) and hydrated skin. Start with a self-massage to drain the face, which helps prepare your skin to receive the strips by increasing blood and lymphatic flow, thus improving skin oxygenation.

Then, apply one or more strips of tape to the targeted area: forehead, cheekbones, jawline, chin, gently pulling the skin and avoiding sensitive areas (eyelids, hairline). Once applied, the adhesive strip retracts slightly, which lifts and separates the skin from the deep tissues, thus relaxing the muscles.

Be careful, you must select adhesive strips specifically designed for the face, not those intended for the body. Body tapes are not suitable for the face as they are too rigid, unlike face tapes which are generally made of natural materials, primarily hypoallergenic cotton.

Regarding results, they vary depending on your skin, but experts recommend leaving the strips on for at least 1.5 hours and repeating this technique 2 to 3 times a week maximum to allow the skin to breathe between sessions.

In Skin Studios:

If you prefer to discover this technique "professionally" first, we recommend our TensioLift treatment. This treatment effectively targets signs of skin aging by combining a complete anti-aging protocol with a complex of active ingredients that have effects similar to Botox, using Face Taping techniques adapted to all skin types. Our facialists will provide advice on this technique and how to replicate it at home.