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In a recent viral TikTok video, a creator spreads flaxseed gel on their skin, comparing the skin-plumping benefits of the natural goop to Botox. This is a strong (and hyperbolic) statement to make, but it’s actually not the first time I’ve heard such glowing reviews of the DIY face mask.