British woman avoids smiling for 40 years to prevent wrinkles

"When I found something funny or I was tempted to laugh — which happened on a daily basis — I learned to control my facial muscles by holding them rigid," claims the woman. Admirable dedication?

The story of Tess Christian, a British woman who has avoided smiling for four decades, has gained extraordinary attention. Tess, now 52 years old, decided not to smile to prevent the formation of facial wrinkles. Her decision stems from the stringent rules she learned at a strict Catholic school where nuns forbade students from showing joy.

Tess admits that even momentous occasions like the birth of her daughter were not enough to break her resolve.

"After Stevie’s birth I was overwhelmed with joy, but still didn’t feel the need to smile," she confessed in an interview with the "Daily Mail." She believes her idea to avoid wrinkles is more natural and effective than any cosmetic treatments.

Although Tess Christian's approach may seem extreme, it highlights an increasingly common trend in the pursuit of maintaining a youthful appearance. More and more people are turning to unconventional methods to prevent ageing. Unlike popular aesthetic medicine treatments, Tess has opted for a strategy mainly involving controlling facial reactions.

Tess confessed that many people have commented on her unflinching face over the years. However, she noticed that her way of life yields tangible results. Looking at her smooth complexion, it is hard not to see the benefits of such an unusual approach.

What do you think about the Briton's "ingenious" method of maintaining a youthful appearance?