"May Irritate the Skin"... Doubts Raised About Youthful Appearance Secrets
A Brazilian influencer in his 50s has revealed his secrets to maintaining clear skin and a youthful appearance like someone in their 20s.
According to the UK’s Daily Mail on August 20 (local time), influencer Edson Brandao, who has over 580,000 followers, stated that he maintains his youth without surgery through exercise, a low-sugar diet, positive thinking, and red light therapy.
Brandao has also shared his “natural Botox” method using frozen cucumber and tomato on Instagram. The routine involves massaging tomato mixed with sugar onto the skin, or rubbing frozen cucumber on the face for five minutes, letting it absorb, and then washing it off after 20 minutes. Brandao claimed, “It helps reduce dark circles, eliminate wrinkles, and prevent acne,” adding, “If you do it for five minutes every three days, you can achieve glowing skin.”
He also cited red light therapy as one of his secrets to a youthful appearance. This method uses infrared light that penetrates deep into the skin to repair damaged tissue and reduce inflammation. It is also known to be used for hair loss treatment and body fat reduction.
Brandao said that after turning 40, he realized the importance of health and has tried to stay as young as possible through routines involving exercise, nutrition, and mental well-being.
"May Irritate the Skin"... Doubts About the Youthful Appearance Secrets
The outlet noted, “Tomatoes are actually rich in antioxidants, which can help with anti-aging and UV protection,” but also pointed out, “Further research is needed to verify Brandao’s claims.” Regarding the skincare method using cucumber, it stated, “Frozen cucumber can temporarily benefit the skin by reducing swelling and inflammation due to its cooling effect,” but added, “In the long term, the effects may be minimal, and it could irritate certain skin types.”
Experts also warned that while there is some evidence supporting the effects of red light therapy, its efficacy is not definitive, and overuse can lead to side effects such as redness, blisters, burns, decreased collagen, and increased wrinkles.
Some netizens have raised suspicions that he maintains his youthful appearance through cosmetic procedures or by using filters and artificial intelligence (AI) to appear younger. While he emphasized that he has never undergone surgery, it is reported that he did not deny having received Botox or fillers.
In a 2020 interview with the Daily Mail, Brandao said, “People ask if I’ve had plastic surgery or Botox, but I have never had surgery. I am looking for natural ways to look young,” adding, “I am not afraid of aging. Aging is a natural process, but I try to stay as young as possible.”
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