The claim that bay leaf is “100,000 times stronger than Botox” is not supported by scientific evidence. Bay leaves contain antioxidants and aromatic compounds that may help soothe skin or act as a mild toner, but they do not work like Botox, which reduces wrinkles by temporarily relaxing specific facial muscles.

If you’re interested in the viral bay leaf skincare recipe, here’s a commonly shared version:

Bay Leaf Facial Toner

Ingredients

• 5–7 dried bay leaves
• 1½ cups (350 mL) water
• Optional: 1 teaspoon rose water
• Optional: a few drops of vitamin E oil

Instructions

1. Add the bay leaves to the water.
   
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