Doctor issues warning to those who drink from Stanley Cup every day

08 March 2024 , 15:31

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The water bottles have become somewhat of a must-have in recent years (Image: Stanley)

The popularity of the Stanley Cup has skyrocketed faster than our energy bills - but they may come with an unwanted side-effect.

In recent years, Stanley has whipped up an impressive frenzy amongst the younger generation, somehow transforming a bog standard water bottle into a cult fashion must-have. Shoppers are willing to separate with more than £47 to stay hydrated, as raving reviews continue to circulate over social media.

But the holy grail product may soon fall from grace, as one experts warn the bottle may cause wrinkles.

Dr. Azadeh Shirazi is a dermatologist who previously studied at the prestigious Harvard Medical School. According to Gloucestershire Live, the expert warned the viral tumblers may give you 'lip lines' in a similar way that smokers get 'smokers lines'. She says this occurs from a loss of collagen around the lips as we age and 'pursing our lips' when drinking through a straw.

"There are three things really that help [prevent wrinkles]. One is a little bit of Botox or neuromodulator in the upper lip area that helps reduce how powerful your pursing motion is," she added. The expert also recommended fillers and 'laser resurfacing' to smooth wrinkles out and 'stimulate new collagen'.

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This isn't the first time experts have warned about the potential consequences of the famous Stanley Quenchers. Andrew Kane recently spoke to the Mirror about how these items can impact your skin.

"Repetitive facial movements, such as smoking, furrowing your brow, or frequently using a straw, can exacerbate the formation of wrinkles," he said. "Around the mouth, these movements often lead to 'barcode lines' or smokers' lines. Interestingly, these lines aren't exclusive to smokers."

To prevent these wrinkles from forming, the expert recommends using SPF consistently and adding retinol to one's skincare regimen. "Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and minimising repetitive facial movements can also play a crucial role in preventing the development of these lines," he added.

Liam Gilliver