The phenomenon of wrapping rubber bands around the ears for reducing facial puffiness claims to help move lymph but lacks scientific backing, according to experts.
Prof Hywel Williams noted that many TikTok videos feature young individuals with no facial puffiness, suggesting the craze induces unnecessary anxiety about appearance.
The garlic nostril trend shown on TikTok is misleading; it produces mucus as a response to the garlic's smell, not as a cleansing effect on sinuses.
Experts call for systematic tests of bizarre health hacks like rubber bands, emphasizing that anecdotal evidence on social media can create misconceptions about beauty and health.
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