Women spend a fortune on anti-ageing creams and cosmetic procedures to stay wrinkle-free - but the secret to youth could be much simpler than you think.

Science has shown that using a tongue scraper to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your mouth could help you look younger for longer.

That's because "good" bacteria in your mouth help to produce a molecule called nitric oxide, which plays an important role in regenerating old and damaged blood cells.

Using a tongue scraper, which costs just €6.28 on Amazon here, can remove food particles, dead cells and other debris and allow the good bacteria to flourish.

Tongue scraper

They are most effective when used after brushing, for five seconds twice a day.

The handy gadgets work better than brushes for cleaning the tongue as they completely remove debris rather than just moving it around.

They can also reduce bad breath, prevent cavities, gum disease and other conditions affecting the mouth.

Plus they make your tongue look better, getting rid of that unsightly white coating, and can even improve your sense of taste.

We're off to order one now!